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As we go into the 2018 election season, there is a great deal of talk among Republicans, both in the White House and in Congress, to pursue what is being referred to as "tax cuts 2.0."
As we go into the 2018 election season, there is a great deal of talk among Republicans, both in the White House and in Congress, to pursue what is being referred to as "tax cuts 2.0."
 
Critics of North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly like to quote the words "almost surgical precision."
Critics of North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly like to quote the words "almost surgical precision."
 
A new look at rule-making activity in North Carolina shows that regulation, as the old beach tee puts it, keeps on truckin'
A new look at rule-making activity in North Carolina shows that regulation, as the old beach tee puts it, keeps on truckin'
 
In politics, the karma may not be instant - but it will get you, sooner or later. Want examples? Just check out the political headlines of the past few weeks
In politics, the karma may not be instant - but it will get you, sooner or later. Want examples? Just check out the political headlines of the past few weeks
 
The July 4 holiday has always provided Americans a welcomed pause for rest, reflection, celebration, and renewal. Never more so than in 2018
The July 4 holiday has always provided Americans a welcomed pause for rest, reflection, celebration, and renewal. Never more so than in 2018
 
After decades of debate and litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court has settled a contentious matter
After decades of debate and litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court has settled a contentious matter
 
The relationship between the State Board of Education and State Superintendent Mark Johnson continues to be dysfunctional after the board objected to a provision in recent legislation
The relationship between the State Board of Education and State Superintendent Mark Johnson continues to be dysfunctional after the board objected to a provision in recent legislation
 
North Carolina will spend $10.9 million to modernize election systems and tighten the security of voters' information
North Carolina will spend $10.9 million to modernize election systems and tighten the security of voters' information
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
It's common for the N.C. General Assembly to end legislative sessions amid a flurry of last-minute filings and maneuvering
It's common for the N.C. General Assembly to end legislative sessions amid a flurry of last-minute filings and maneuvering
 
The final day of a sometimes divisive election year legislative session ended with bipartisan back slaps, and emotional farewell speeches injected with folksy humor, good-natured jabs, reminiscence, and heartfelt thanks from those who will not return next year
The final day of a sometimes divisive election year legislative session ended with bipartisan back slaps, and emotional farewell speeches injected with folksy humor, good-natured jabs, reminiscence, and heartfelt thanks from those who will not return next year
 
Spend much time listening to the political rhetoric flowing from the state capital, and you're likely to hear complaints about legislative "power grabs" and efforts to "rip authority away" from the governor and the state's judges
Spend much time listening to the political rhetoric flowing from the state capital, and you're likely to hear complaints about legislative "power grabs" and efforts to "rip authority away" from the governor and the state's judges
 
A last-minute change to Senate Bill 325 - which originally would have lowered state personal and business income taxes - instead became the vehicle to change early voting hours and days
A last-minute change to Senate Bill 325 - which originally would have lowered state personal and business income taxes - instead became the vehicle to change early voting hours and days
 
Debate over the impact of the Opportunity Scholarship Program was renewed recently when N.C. State researchers Anna Egalite, D.T. Stallings, and Stephen Porter published a study that found “large positive impacts associated with voucher usage in North Carolina.”
Debate over the impact of the Opportunity Scholarship Program was renewed recently when N.C. State researchers Anna Egalite, D.T. Stallings, and Stephen Porter published a study that found “large positive impacts associated with voucher usage in North Carolina.”
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to make any more changes to election maps for North Carolina's 2018 legislative elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to make any more changes to election maps for North Carolina's 2018 legislative elections
 
The Republican-led General Assembly seemed poised to cut the top income-tax rate the state can charge, but the House and Senate can't agree on what that rate should be
The Republican-led General Assembly seemed poised to cut the top income-tax rate the state can charge, but the House and Senate can't agree on what that rate should be
 
The year 1776 was the high watermark of the Enlightenment. Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations, and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence
The year 1776 was the high watermark of the Enlightenment. Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations, and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence
 
Senators voted 32-14 after testy debate on Wednesday, June 27, to pass House Bill 913, which creates a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement
Senators voted 32-14 after testy debate on Wednesday, June 27, to pass House Bill 913, which creates a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement
 
In a joint session of the House and the Senate, Republican legislators rejected two of the three nominees for the State Board of Education to the confusion of Democrats
In a joint session of the House and the Senate, Republican legislators rejected two of the three nominees for the State Board of Education to the confusion of Democrats
 
Voters will decide this fall whether North Carolina taxpayers should receive protection in the state constitution against the state taxing more than 7 percent of their personal income
Voters will decide this fall whether North Carolina taxpayers should receive protection in the state constitution against the state taxing more than 7 percent of their personal income
 
Starting in 2011, North Carolina lawmakers have implemented transformational changes resulting in a strong and growing economy
Starting in 2011, North Carolina lawmakers have implemented transformational changes resulting in a strong and growing economy
 
Despite vigorous arguments from opponents, the N.C. Farm Act of 2018 became law over Gov. Roy Cooper's objections
Despite vigorous arguments from opponents, the N.C. Farm Act of 2018 became law over Gov. Roy Cooper's objections
 
Public employee unions can't compel workers to pay union fees, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday, June 27, in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Public employee unions can't compel workers to pay union fees, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday, June 27, in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
 
The House resoundingly approved House Bill 551 on a 107-9 vote, clearing the way for the constitutional amendment strengthening victims’ rights to go on the Nov. 6 general election ballot for voter approval
The House resoundingly approved House Bill 551 on a 107-9 vote, clearing the way for the constitutional amendment strengthening victims’ rights to go on the Nov. 6 general election ballot for voter approval
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
An assistant chief counsel to the Watergate Committee, a former Charlotte mayor, a nationally known criminal defense attorney, and the first woman to lead Wake Forest University School of Law are among the 23 lawyers inducted into the inaugural North Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame during a luncheon
An assistant chief counsel to the Watergate Committee, a former Charlotte mayor, a nationally known criminal defense attorney, and the first woman to lead Wake Forest University School of Law are among the 23 lawyers inducted into the inaugural North Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame during a luncheon
 
The Senate voted swiftly to override two of Gov. Roy Cooper’s most recent vetoes Tuesday, June 26, sending them to the House, which is expected to take its own override votes Wednesday
The Senate voted swiftly to override two of Gov. Roy Cooper’s most recent vetoes Tuesday, June 26, sending them to the House, which is expected to take its own override votes Wednesday
 
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and State Superintendent Mark Johnson shared thoughts on education reform during a Tuesday, June 26, kickoff event for a new education nonprofit organization, Grow Great NC
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and State Superintendent Mark Johnson shared thoughts on education reform during a Tuesday, June 26, kickoff event for a new education nonprofit organization, Grow Great NC
 
Voters must look beyond candidates' statements and official policy positions to find those who emulate Walter Mondale. This is especially true when considering Mondale's views about raising taxes
Voters must look beyond candidates' statements and official policy positions to find those who emulate Walter Mondale. This is especially true when considering Mondale's views about raising taxes
 
The N.C. House passed another constitutional amendment late Tuesday morning, changing how appointments are made to the state boards and commissions
The N.C. House passed another constitutional amendment late Tuesday morning, changing how appointments are made to the state boards and commissions
 
The N.C. Senate Monday night sent two proposed constitutional amendments to the House
 
The sun keeps shining on North Carolina's renewable energy investors - at taxpayers' expense
The sun keeps shining on North Carolina's renewable energy investors - at taxpayers' expense
 
The General Assembly Monday night sent its first constitutional amendment to the state's voters, and is close to passing several more
The General Assembly Monday night sent its first constitutional amendment to the state's voters, and is close to passing several more
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill into law that begins cleaning up North Carolina's criminal code
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill into law that begins cleaning up North Carolina's criminal code
 
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