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Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an energy bill that includes provisions supporting the solar energy industry
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an energy bill that includes provisions supporting the solar energy industry
 
The most outlandish voices on North Carolina's political left have latched onto the notion that actions taken by the Republican-led General Assembly in recent years are illegitimate
The most outlandish voices on North Carolina's political left have latched onto the notion that actions taken by the Republican-led General Assembly in recent years are illegitimate
 
North Carolina's clerks of Superior Court are countering criticism from State Auditor Beth Wood over a failure to correct ongoing problems
North Carolina's clerks of Superior Court are countering criticism from State Auditor Beth Wood over a failure to correct ongoing problems
 
It's often good news to learn that a government body is slated to do its work and then go away
It's often good news to learn that a government body is slated to do its work and then go away
 
The State Board of Education has approved $2.5 million in budget cuts to the Department of Public Instruction
The State Board of Education has approved $2.5 million in budget cuts to the Department of Public Instruction
 
If you're a North Carolina political junkie, it must seem like Christmas came in July
If you're a North Carolina political junkie, it must seem like Christmas came in July
 
It's been a decade since Rep. Bill Brawley, R-Mecklenburg, uncovered a sex trafficking ring at a hotel in west Charlotte
It's been a decade since Rep. Bill Brawley, R-Mecklenburg, uncovered a sex trafficking ring at a hotel in west Charlotte
 
Traditional public schools saw about 5,000 fewer students walk through their doors for the 2016-17 school year
Traditional public schools saw about 5,000 fewer students walk through their doors for the 2016-17 school year
 
A runner could make major improvements in his 5K time by starting his race at the 1,000-meter mark
A runner could make major improvements in his 5K time by starting his race at the 1,000-meter mark
 
A legal battle between Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican leaders in the General Assembly over the creation of the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement is bypassing the Court of Appeals
A legal battle between Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican leaders in the General Assembly over the creation of the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement is bypassing the Court of Appeals
 
It's tough to be an adolescent. It was ever thus. A century ago, psychologist Stanley Hall characterized adolescence as "storm and stress." Some teenagers sail through with little tempest and tumult
It's tough to be an adolescent. It was ever thus. A century ago, psychologist Stanley Hall characterized adolescence as "storm and stress." Some teenagers sail through with little tempest and tumult
 
State income tax reforms have removed thousands of North Carolinians from the income tax rolls.
State income tax reforms have removed thousands of North Carolinians from the income tax rolls.
 
The State Board of Education isn't finished fighting N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in court
The State Board of Education isn't finished fighting N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in court
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is determined to break the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, and he's trying to raise as much money as possible to do it
Gov. Roy Cooper is determined to break the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, and he's trying to raise as much money as possible to do it
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is determined to break the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, and he's trying to raise as much money as possible to do it
Gov. Roy Cooper is determined to break the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, and he's trying to raise as much money as possible to do it
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments next month in a lawsuit pitting Gov. Roy Cooper against state legislative leaders
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments next month in a lawsuit pitting Gov. Roy Cooper against state legislative leaders
 
When Roy Cooper was elected governor of North Carolina, he faced an uphill battle to fulfill any of his campaign promises
When Roy Cooper was elected governor of North Carolina, he faced an uphill battle to fulfill any of his campaign promises
 
William Barber, president of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP and a key orchestrator of protests against Republicans in the Tar Heel State, is a minister
William Barber, president of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP and a key orchestrator of protests against Republicans in the Tar Heel State, is a minister
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would change the way local governments issue public notices and referred to the measure as an attack on newspapers
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would change the way local governments issue public notices and referred to the measure as an attack on newspapers
 
Government is bigger and more expensive than it needs to be, thanks to an economic concept called the "special interest effect."
Government is bigger and more expensive than it needs to be, thanks to an economic concept called the "special interest effect."
 
Whether you are a North Carolina Democrat who dreams of recapturing your party's longtime control of the state legislature or a North Carolina Republican who dreams of recapturing your party's recent control of the governorship and state supreme court, I would urge you to calibrate your expectations
Whether you are a North Carolina Democrat who dreams of recapturing your party's longtime control of the state legislature or a North Carolina Republican who dreams of recapturing your party's recent control of the governorship and state supreme court, I would urge you to calibrate your expectations
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has sided with N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in his court battle with the State Board of Education
A three-judge Superior Court panel has sided with N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in his court battle with the State Board of Education
 
In 2011, Gary Salamido joined the North Carolina Chamber, a nonpartisan business advocacy organization, as vice president of governmental affairs
In 2011, Gary Salamido joined the North Carolina Chamber, a nonpartisan business advocacy organization, as vice president of governmental affairs
 
New Bern has given opponents of Senate Bill 155 - teetotaling lawmakers and religious leaders - a reason to flash a crooked smile
New Bern has given opponents of Senate Bill 155 - teetotaling lawmakers and religious leaders - a reason to flash a crooked smile
 
I read an interesting story the other day. Colorado anesthesiologist Tim Farnum wants his state to prohibit retailers from selling smartphones for use by anyone younger than 13
I read an interesting story the other day. Colorado anesthesiologist Tim Farnum wants his state to prohibit retailers from selling smartphones for use by anyone younger than 13
 
North Carolina lawmakers will have at least two vetoes to consider when they return to Raleigh. Gov. Roy Cooper used his veto stamp for the seventh time to reject House Bill 511, a proposal to allow nonprofit groups to hold so-called “game nights.”
North Carolina lawmakers will have at least two vetoes to consider when they return to Raleigh. Gov. Roy Cooper used his veto stamp for the seventh time to reject House Bill 511, a proposal to allow nonprofit groups to hold so-called “game nights.”
 
There are many different ideas about the best way to increase the growth of North Carolina's economy
There are many different ideas about the best way to increase the growth of North Carolina's economy
 
A new report ranking states' fiscal health puts North Carolina 15th nationally, highlighting the Tar Heel State's strong revenue and solid pension funding.
A new report ranking states' fiscal health puts North Carolina 15th nationally, highlighting the Tar Heel State's strong revenue and solid pension funding.
 
An amended energy bill is putting supporters of renewable energy at odds with a state Senate leader concerned about the effect of wind farms on military bases
An amended energy bill is putting supporters of renewable energy at odds with a state Senate leader concerned about the effect of wind farms on military bases
 
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
 
In September, North Carolinians will know which low-performing elementary schools will be considered for the Innovative School District in 2018 and be turned over to charter school operators
In September, North Carolinians will know which low-performing elementary schools will be considered for the Innovative School District in 2018 and be turned over to charter school operators
 
All arguments, political or otherwise, consist of three elements. One is a definition of terms. The second is a set of premises - of facts, real or perceived. The final element is logical reasoning to a conclusion based on those premises
All arguments, political or otherwise, consist of three elements. One is a definition of terms. The second is a set of premises - of facts, real or perceived. The final element is logical reasoning to a conclusion based on those premises
 
For North Carolina counties, fiscal 2018 starts July 1, meaning counties have to pass and publish budgets
For North Carolina counties, fiscal 2018 starts July 1, meaning counties have to pass and publish budgets
 
Mark Martin envisions virtual courts to handle some cases; says attorneys should offer more volunteer services to low-income residents
Mark Martin envisions virtual courts to handle some cases; says attorneys should offer more volunteer services to low-income residents
 
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