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Legislative redistricting in 2011 created a new state House District 6 that left an incumbent from each major party running to serve the same district.
Legislative redistricting in 2011 created a new state House District 6 that left an incumbent from each major party running to serve the same district.
 
While the national Democratic ticket is enjoying a modest lift in the polls after the convention in Charlotte, the party's gubernatorial nominee, Walter Dalton, remains significantly behind Republican Pat McCrory.
While the national Democratic ticket is enjoying a modest lift in the polls after the convention in Charlotte, the party's gubernatorial nominee, Walter Dalton, remains significantly behind Republican Pat McCrory.
 
Anyone who has spent much time studying economics has heard about the "invisible hand," a concept tied to the classical economic notion of the power of free markets to improve our lives.
Anyone who has spent much time studying economics has heard about the "invisible hand," a concept tied to the classical economic notion of the power of free markets to improve our lives.
 
Former state Rep. Van Braxton does not have to set up a legal expense fund in an effort to raise money to defray costs associated with a lawsuit filed by his 2010 opponent, the state elections director has ruled.
Former state Rep. Van Braxton does not have to set up a legal expense fund in an effort to raise money to defray costs associated with a lawsuit filed by his 2010 opponent, the state elections director has ruled.
 
A system based on "flex growth" makes more sense than so-called "smart growth" as North Carolina and its local governments set their development and transportation policies. That's the conclusion in a new John Locke Foundation Policy Report.
A system based on "flex growth" makes more sense than so-called "smart growth" as North Carolina and its local governments set their development and transportation policies. That's the conclusion in a new John Locke Foundation Policy Report.
 
Have you noticed all the food stamp commercials that seem to be airing lately? I hear them a lot, and they go something like this: "You may think you won't qualify for food stamps, but you might.
Have you noticed all the food stamp commercials that seem to be airing lately? I hear them a lot, and they go something like this: "You may think you won't qualify for food stamps, but you might.
 
In 2007, Michigan state government made a policy shift that may have ramifications around the country, including in North Carolina.
In 2007, Michigan state government made a policy shift that may have ramifications around the country, including in North Carolina.
 
When statistics came out in early August that North Carolina high school graduation rates had topped 80 percent for the first time in memory, politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to claim credit and point fingers.
When statistics came out in early August that North Carolina high school graduation rates had topped 80 percent for the first time in memory, politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to claim credit and point fingers.
 
A new law just cut through a chain that has stopped countless food trucks in North Carolina from getting out of the garage.
A new law just cut through a chain that has stopped countless food trucks in North Carolina from getting out of the garage.
 
This time, it's the new Financial State of the States report by the Institute for Truth in Accounting, an Illinois-based nonprofit that has been pushing governments to reform their accounting practices for more than a decade.
This time, it's the new Financial State of the States report by the Institute for Truth in Accounting, an Illinois-based nonprofit that has been pushing governments to reform their accounting practices for more than a decade.
 
The contrast could not have been more stark. Four years ago, Sen. Barack Obama used soaring rhetoric to project his first term in office would lead to a time we would tell future generations that the rise of the oceans receded and the planet began to heal.
The contrast could not have been more stark. Four years ago, Sen. Barack Obama used soaring rhetoric to project his first term in office would lead to a time we would tell future generations that the rise of the oceans receded and the planet began to heal.
 
Between 1996 and 2012, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction authored, field-tested, administered, and analyzed nearly all end-of-grade and end-of-course tests under the ABCs of Public Education accountability program.
Between 1996 and 2012, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction authored, field-tested, administered, and analyzed nearly all end-of-grade and end-of-course tests under the ABCs of Public Education accountability program.
 
A former chief of staff in the U.S. Labor Department takes issue with former President Bill Clinton's assertion that Americans are better off now than they were four years ago, especially when it comes to younger adults.
A former chief of staff in the U.S. Labor Department takes issue with former President Bill Clinton's assertion that Americans are better off now than they were four years ago, especially when it comes to younger adults.
 
A rocky second day of the Democratic National Convention almost ended with a flourish, as former President Bill Clinton formally nominated President Obama for a second term of office.
A rocky second day of the Democratic National Convention almost ended with a flourish, as former President Bill Clinton formally nominated President Obama for a second term of office.
 
Some saw wisdom in the decision by the Democratic National Convention Committee to move tonight's nomination speeches by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden from Bank of America Stadium to Time Warner Cable Arena. Others had mixed emotions. Many were displeased.
Some saw wisdom in the decision by the Democratic National Convention Committee to move tonight's nomination speeches by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden from Bank of America Stadium to Time Warner Cable Arena. Others had mixed emotions. Many were displeased.
 
The official theme of the first night of the Democratic National Convention may have been "Americans Coming Together," but anyone listening to the speeches and watching the videos heard little more than a litany of grievances from the swamps of identity politics.
The official theme of the first night of the Democratic National Convention may have been "Americans Coming Together," but anyone listening to the speeches and watching the videos heard little more than a litany of grievances from the swamps of identity politics.
 
Mormon Democrats got a boost Tuesday when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told an estimated 300 faithful, "Ladies and gentlemen, be proud of who you are."
Mormon Democrats got a boost Tuesday when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told an estimated 300 faithful, "Ladies and gentlemen, be proud of who you are."
 
In March 2012, a new survey of the state line separating North and South Carolina resulted in 93 property owners being sent, as it were, into the other state.
In March 2012, a new survey of the state line separating North and South Carolina resulted in 93 property owners being sent, as it were, into the other state.
 
If official Charlotte was hoping to roll out the welcome mat for the tens of thousands of visitors who have come to town for the Democratic National Convention, the folks in charge in Uptown are off to a rough start.
If official Charlotte was hoping to roll out the welcome mat for the tens of thousands of visitors who have come to town for the Democratic National Convention, the folks in charge in Uptown are off to a rough start.
 
North Carolina's entire "economic development policy" should be replaced with "economic growth policy."
North Carolina's entire "economic development policy" should be replaced with "economic growth policy."
 
Wind projects on the North Carolina coast are meeting resistance from three fronts: concerns over bird kills, worries about military training, and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's opposition to favorable tax treatment for specific industries.
Wind projects on the North Carolina coast are meeting resistance from three fronts: concerns over bird kills, worries about military training, and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney's opposition to favorable tax treatment for specific industries.
 
For more than a year, historians and history buffs have been recognizing the 150th anniversary of various battles and other significant events in the Civil War.
For more than a year, historians and history buffs have been recognizing the 150th anniversary of various battles and other significant events in the Civil War.
 
Republicans have completed their three-day infomercial with a solid performance by Mitt Romney on Thursday, which followed even-stronger performances by Paul Ryan on Wednesday and Ann Romney on Tuesday.
Republicans have completed their three-day infomercial with a solid performance by Mitt Romney on Thursday, which followed even-stronger performances by Paul Ryan on Wednesday and Ann Romney on Tuesday.
 
As North Carolina prepares to host its first major party presidential nominating convention, beginning Monday, staff members of Carolina Journal will be in Charlotte covering the proceedings.
As North Carolina prepares to host its first major party presidential nominating convention, beginning Monday, staff members of Carolina Journal will be in Charlotte covering the proceedings.
 
In early August, North Carolina education officials announced that the state's graduation rate exceeded 80 percent for the first time. The game of political one-upmanship that followed was legendary.
In early August, North Carolina education officials announced that the state's graduation rate exceeded 80 percent for the first time. The game of political one-upmanship that followed was legendary.
 
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson is traveling across the Tar Heel State to educate voters about the relationship between smaller class sizes and improved student performance.
North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson is traveling across the Tar Heel State to educate voters about the relationship between smaller class sizes and improved student performance.
 
In North Carolina, public education is a core fiscal responsibility of state and local government. The state constitution, in the words of the N.C. Supreme Court, recognizes the right to a "sound, basic education" for every child in the state.
In North Carolina, public education is a core fiscal responsibility of state and local government. The state constitution, in the words of the N.C. Supreme Court, recognizes the right to a "sound, basic education" for every child in the state.
 
As North Carolina continues to shift most of its Medicaid recipients into its showcase Community Care of North Carolina program, some say the centralized system needs free-market reforms to avoid chronic and costly budget overruns.
As North Carolina continues to shift most of its Medicaid recipients into its showcase Community Care of North Carolina program, some say the centralized system needs free-market reforms to avoid chronic and costly budget overruns.
 
Spending tax dollars on preschool intervention for at-risk North Carolina children may be a worthwhile idea.
Spending tax dollars on preschool intervention for at-risk North Carolina children may be a worthwhile idea.
 
Three GOP congressional challengers gave a preview of their speeches before the Republican National Convention during a morning press teleconference.
Three GOP congressional challengers gave a preview of their speeches before the Republican National Convention during a morning press teleconference.
 
A federal judge said a Charlotte-area man advocating a Paleolithic or "caveman" diet on his blog is "unlikely to succeed" in his claim that the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition has violated his freedom of speech.
A federal judge said a Charlotte-area man advocating a Paleolithic or "caveman" diet on his blog is "unlikely to succeed" in his claim that the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition has violated his freedom of speech.
 
When Jean Monnet and Paul-Henri Spaak conceived of the European Economic Community in the mid-1950s, they may not have wanted a European superstate.
When Jean Monnet and Paul-Henri Spaak conceived of the European Economic Community in the mid-1950s, they may not have wanted a European superstate.
 
Since the onset of the Great Recession, federal legislators have rapidly expanded debt-financed aid-to-state programs.
Since the onset of the Great Recession, federal legislators have rapidly expanded debt-financed aid-to-state programs.
 
That's the argument the attorney for a Kernersville property developer is making. Only problem is it's not his client's land that would become more valuable.
That's the argument the attorney for a Kernersville property developer is making. Only problem is it's not his client's land that would become more valuable.
 
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