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People heading to North Carolina’s Legislative Building will notice new security measures starting next week
People heading to North Carolina’s Legislative Building will notice new security measures starting next week
 
Whether the size of a school district has any effect on academic performance or cost efficiency is unclear, because the research isn't conclusive, UNC-Chapel Hill representatives told a legislative committee
Whether the size of a school district has any effect on academic performance or cost efficiency is unclear, because the research isn't conclusive, UNC-Chapel Hill representatives told a legislative committee
 
Despite concerns from a handful of members, the State Board of Education voted April 5 to let Achievement for All Children operate the first Innovative School District school
Despite concerns from a handful of members, the State Board of Education voted April 5 to let Achievement for All Children operate the first Innovative School District school
 
The Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement approved appeals by two Republican primary candidates, reversing decisions by Clay and Mecklenburg county elections boards that had disqualified the candidates from running
The Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement approved appeals by two Republican primary candidates, reversing decisions by Clay and Mecklenburg county elections boards that had disqualified the candidates from running
 
In May, North Carolina voters will go to the polls, and in at least 14 counties they'll vote on tax increases
In May, North Carolina voters will go to the polls, and in at least 14 counties they'll vote on tax increases
 
The Joint Legislative Study Committee on the Division of Local School Administrative Units took a detour from talking about district size to explore innovative programs across the state
The Joint Legislative Study Committee on the Division of Local School Administrative Units took a detour from talking about district size to explore innovative programs across the state
 
North Carolina has its work cut out in bolstering advanced education options for all state residents, says University of North Carolina President Margaret Spellings
North Carolina has its work cut out in bolstering advanced education options for all state residents, says University of North Carolina President Margaret Spellings
 
A Raleigh attorney will not be able to force the State Bar to seek an outside review of his professional misconduct complaint against Gov. Roy Cooper
A Raleigh attorney will not be able to force the State Bar to seek an outside review of his professional misconduct complaint against Gov. Roy Cooper
 
Volatility in financial markets related to President Trump's imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs has N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell's attention
Volatility in financial markets related to President Trump's imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs has N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell's attention
 
After operating a little more than a year, the Amazon Wind Farm, North Carolina's only large-scale wind energy project, continues to cause concerns
After operating a little more than a year, the Amazon Wind Farm, North Carolina's only large-scale wind energy project, continues to cause concerns
 
I’ve written previously about the wonderful symposium called “Heller After Ten Years” that took place at Campbell Law School earlier this month
I’ve written previously about the wonderful symposium called “Heller After Ten Years” that took place at Campbell Law School earlier this month
 
To encourage students to pursue science-related careers and businesses to continue investing in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper has declared April as STEM Education month
To encourage students to pursue science-related careers and businesses to continue investing in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper has declared April as STEM Education month
 
Shakespeare suggested in "As You Like It" that "all the world's a stage." Now, 400 years later, our constitutional system faces threats from political "actors" who are treating the Bard's words too literally
Shakespeare suggested in "As You Like It" that "all the world's a stage." Now, 400 years later, our constitutional system faces threats from political "actors" who are treating the Bard's words too literally
 
As Carolina Journal readers know, North Carolina Republicans have raised objections to Gov. Cooper’s Atlantic Cost Pipeline fund
As Carolina Journal readers know, North Carolina Republicans have raised objections to Gov. Cooper’s Atlantic Cost Pipeline fund
 
In the 1969 parody Support Your Local Sheriff!, James Garner plays a skilled but somewhat-disreputable gunslinger who stumbles his way into the job of sheriff in a Colorado frontier town
In the 1969 parody Support Your Local Sheriff!, James Garner plays a skilled but somewhat-disreputable gunslinger who stumbles his way into the job of sheriff in a Colorado frontier town
 
What's the matter with kids today? What makes them such noisy, crazy, dirty, lazy loafers? You can talk and talk until your face is blue, but they still just do what they want to do
What's the matter with kids today? What makes them such noisy, crazy, dirty, lazy loafers? You can talk and talk until your face is blue, but they still just do what they want to do
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell is raising red flags about a proposed merger between publicly owned ECU Physicians, the medical practice of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, and Vidant Medical Group, a private entity that would assume controlling interest
State Treasurer Dale Folwell is raising red flags about a proposed merger between publicly owned ECU Physicians, the medical practice of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, and Vidant Medical Group, a private entity that would assume controlling interest
 
It just got easier for children in North Carolina to qualify for a Special Needs Education Savings Account
 
In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation allowing counties to impose an additional quarter-cent sales tax to raise revenue within their jurisdictions
In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation allowing counties to impose an additional quarter-cent sales tax to raise revenue within their jurisdictions
 
A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation ranks Raleigh 11th out of 20 cities for ease in operating food trucks within city limits. It’s the only North Carolina city ranked in the report
A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation ranks Raleigh 11th out of 20 cities for ease in operating food trucks within city limits. It’s the only North Carolina city ranked in the report
 
The long, hard slog for the North Carolina Green Party is over. The state officially recognized the Green Party, allowing its candidates to appear on state ballots
The long, hard slog for the North Carolina Green Party is over. The state officially recognized the Green Party, allowing its candidates to appear on state ballots
 
A couple of weeks ago, I argued that North Carolina’s legislature should “one-up” Congress and the Trump administration when it comes to tax reform by abolishing the state’s capital gains tax.
A couple of weeks ago, I argued that North Carolina’s legislature should “one-up” Congress and the Trump administration when it comes to tax reform by abolishing the state’s capital gains tax.
 
It has long been commonplace for North Carolina politicians to lavish generous praise on community colleges
It has long been commonplace for North Carolina politicians to lavish generous praise on community colleges
 
North Carolina faces a looming doctor shortage, particularly in primary care. But a report this week from the N.C. Academy of Family Physicians suggests some relief is on the way
North Carolina faces a looming doctor shortage, particularly in primary care. But a report this week from the N.C. Academy of Family Physicians suggests some relief is on the way
 
Back in October, General Fund revenues were $50.4 million behind projections, not much when the state expects to collect $23.1 billion for the year. Despite the relatively small difference, the usual advocates for higher taxes were out wringing their hands about the shortfall
Back in October, General Fund revenues were $50.4 million behind projections, not much when the state expects to collect $23.1 billion for the year. Despite the relatively small difference, the usual advocates for higher taxes were out wringing their hands about the shortfall
 
The deaths of several newborns at a Cary birth center may complicate efforts to integrate midwives further into North Carolina’s health-care system
The deaths of several newborns at a Cary birth center may complicate efforts to integrate midwives further into North Carolina’s health-care system
 
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors should take a serious look at how it awards bonuses and pay raises for university administrators, Bob Rucho, a former state senator and current board member, told Carolina Journal
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors should take a serious look at how it awards bonuses and pay raises for university administrators, Bob Rucho, a former state senator and current board member, told Carolina Journal
 
At last count, 12 North Carolina counties will include an increase in the local sales tax on their May ballots
At last count, 12 North Carolina counties will include an increase in the local sales tax on their May ballots
 
After the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, lawmakers, educators, and law enforcement immediately looked for ways to improve school safety
After the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, lawmakers, educators, and law enforcement immediately looked for ways to improve school safety
 
What's the theme for limited government, personal responsibility, opportunity and freedom across North Carolina for the 2018 election cycle
What's the theme for limited government, personal responsibility, opportunity and freedom across North Carolina for the 2018 election cycle
 
In The Right to Earn a Living Act: A Well-Considered Answer to Licensing, I examined the first two statement of findings behind the Right to Earn a Living Act
In The Right to Earn a Living Act: A Well-Considered Answer to Licensing, I examined the first two statement of findings behind the Right to Earn a Living Act
 
Gov. Roy Cooper chose Damon Circosta, executive director of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation - which provides grants for charitable causes and is a major funder of the left-leaning N.C. Justice Center - as the ninth and final member of the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement
Gov. Roy Cooper chose Damon Circosta, executive director of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation - which provides grants for charitable causes and is a major funder of the left-leaning N.C. Justice Center - as the ninth and final member of the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement
 
Mental health dominated the first meeting of the House Select Committee on School Safety, with speakers warning legislators about a shortage of student mental health services
Mental health dominated the first meeting of the House Select Committee on School Safety, with speakers warning legislators about a shortage of student mental health services
 
State laws and regulations prevent municipalities from collaborating with Internet Service Providers in public-private partnerships that could bridge the urban-rural digital divide, the N.C. League of Municipalities says
State laws and regulations prevent municipalities from collaborating with Internet Service Providers in public-private partnerships that could bridge the urban-rural digital divide, the N.C. League of Municipalities says
 
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