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An effort to raise the number of barrels North Carolina's craft brewers can produce before they have to procure a distributor has failed
An effort to raise the number of barrels North Carolina's craft brewers can produce before they have to procure a distributor has failed
 
Civics class teaches us that each member of a legislative chamber has an equal vote. Crossover week at the N.C. General Assembly reminds us that some of those votes are more equal than others
Civics class teaches us that each member of a legislative chamber has an equal vote. Crossover week at the N.C. General Assembly reminds us that some of those votes are more equal than others
 
North Carolina has no plan for disposing of millions of tons of material from solar installations dotting the state
North Carolina has no plan for disposing of millions of tons of material from solar installations dotting the state
 
Mountain Faith Band, which has graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and Radio City Music Hall, wants to bring its unique blend of Americana/roots music to a school near you.
Mountain Faith Band, which has graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and Radio City Music Hall, wants to bring its unique blend of Americana/roots music to a school near you.
 
The Insider reported recently about a Fiscal Research Division analysis showing the Senate’s “Billion Dollar Middle Class Tax Cut” would lead to $600 million shortfalls in three of the next five years
The Insider reported recently about a Fiscal Research Division analysis showing the Senate’s “Billion Dollar Middle Class Tax Cut” would lead to $600 million shortfalls in three of the next five years
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants to know if Wall Street investors charged the state fees on $9 billion of state pension plan money that never got invested
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants to know if Wall Street investors charged the state fees on $9 billion of state pension plan money that never got invested
 
Craft beer is on tap at the state legislature, where lawmakers have introduced three bills to roll back laws that stifle unprecedented growth in the brewing industry
Craft beer is on tap at the state legislature, where lawmakers have introduced three bills to roll back laws that stifle unprecedented growth in the brewing industry
 
Saying the American Health Care Act “has problematic provisions [including] infringements on state sovereignty,” nine Republican members of the General Assembly have urged GOP congressional leaders to make big changes in the Obamacare replacement plan being circulated in Washington
Saying the American Health Care Act “has problematic provisions [including] infringements on state sovereignty,” nine Republican members of the General Assembly have urged GOP congressional leaders to make big changes in the Obamacare replacement plan being circulated in Washington
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has issued two more vetoes this morning, targeting bills that would change the makeup of the state elections board and reduce the number of judges on the N.C. Court of Appeals
Gov. Roy Cooper has issued two more vetoes this morning, targeting bills that would change the makeup of the state elections board and reduce the number of judges on the N.C. Court of Appeals
 
I recently had the opportunity to interview U.S. Sen. Richard Burr for my public affairs program "Front Row" on UNC-TV
I recently had the opportunity to interview U.S. Sen. Richard Burr for my public affairs program "Front Row" on UNC-TV
 
It would be hard to find a more blatant example of cronyism than the North Carolina law forbidding brewers who produce more than 25,000 barrels per year from selling their products directly to retailers
It would be hard to find a more blatant example of cronyism than the North Carolina law forbidding brewers who produce more than 25,000 barrels per year from selling their products directly to retailers
 
Greensboro has its downtown baseball stadium. Winston-Salem has its downtown baseball stadium
Greensboro has its downtown baseball stadium. Winston-Salem has its downtown baseball stadium
 
That $10 pair of pants you find now at your local discount store? Prepare to see the price jump to $12
That $10 pair of pants you find now at your local discount store? Prepare to see the price jump to $12
 
During a March 27 talk at North Carolina State University, Georgetown University law professor Randy Barnett told the assembled faculty, students, and other members of the audience that many of his allies on the political Right were wrong
During a March 27 talk at North Carolina State University, Georgetown University law professor Randy Barnett told the assembled faculty, students, and other members of the audience that many of his allies on the political Right were wrong
 
Conflict between the State Board of Education, the state superintendent of public instruction, and the General Assembly may not be resolved anytime soon
Conflict between the State Board of Education, the state superintendent of public instruction, and the General Assembly may not be resolved anytime soon
 
North Carolina craft spirits are gaining a loyal following among North Carolinians who understand the distilling process and appreciate quality spirits
North Carolina craft spirits are gaining a loyal following among North Carolinians who understand the distilling process and appreciate quality spirits
 
If it is modeled after a Medicaid expansion program, and is funded like a Medicaid expansion program, it is a Medicaid expansion program
If it is modeled after a Medicaid expansion program, and is funded like a Medicaid expansion program, it is a Medicaid expansion program
 
Before too long, unaffiliated voters are likely to surpass Republicans as the second-largest voting bloc in North Carolina
Before too long, unaffiliated voters are likely to surpass Republicans as the second-largest voting bloc in North Carolina
 
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, a retired Duplin County hog farmer, pleaded with fellow House members to remember the people who put food on the table
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, a retired Duplin County hog farmer, pleaded with fellow House members to remember the people who put food on the table
 
John Locke Foundation founder and former chairman Art Pope today was elected chairman of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, one of the nation's largest conservative grantmaking charitable organizations
John Locke Foundation founder and former chairman Art Pope today was elected chairman of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, one of the nation's largest conservative grantmaking charitable organizations
 
The NCAA Board of Governors has voted "reluctantly" to allow North Carolina to be considered again as a host site for college sports national championships
The NCAA Board of Governors has voted "reluctantly" to allow North Carolina to be considered again as a host site for college sports national championships
 
Lost beneath headlines highlighting the rancorous repeal of House Bill 2, N.C. lawmakers took another vote on the same day that could produce major long-term positive benefits for state government finances
Lost beneath headlines highlighting the rancorous repeal of House Bill 2, N.C. lawmakers took another vote on the same day that could produce major long-term positive benefits for state government finances
 
Left-wing activists spent a year complaining that House Bill 2 was hurting North Carolina's business climate
Left-wing activists spent a year complaining that House Bill 2 was hurting North Carolina's business climate
 
Here's a recount of the twists and turns of House Bill 2, the infamous "bathroom bill."
Here's a recount of the twists and turns of House Bill 2, the infamous "bathroom bill."
 
After more than 90 minutes of debate, including rejected motions to delay the vote until Tuesday and to adjourn the session, the House passed the measure, 70-48
After more than 90 minutes of debate, including rejected motions to delay the vote until Tuesday and to adjourn the session, the House passed the measure, 70-48
 
Some things are clear - lower taxes, fewer regulations, skilled workers, and efficient infrastructure lead to economic growth
Some things are clear - lower taxes, fewer regulations, skilled workers, and efficient infrastructure lead to economic growth
 
Dr. James Otteson, a business school professor at Wake Forest University, came up with an intriguing idea
Dr. James Otteson, a business school professor at Wake Forest University, came up with an intriguing idea
 
Early evening recriminations and allegations of bad faith to resolve the lingering House Bill 2 saga flared up Tuesday between General Assembly Republican leadership and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper
Early evening recriminations and allegations of bad faith to resolve the lingering House Bill 2 saga flared up Tuesday between General Assembly Republican leadership and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper
 
True, longtime Raleigh News & Observer political columnist Rob Christensen might have written his latest piece before reading last week’s Carolina Journal Daily Journal on recent progressive changes to North Carolina’s personal income tax
True, longtime Raleigh News & Observer political columnist Rob Christensen might have written his latest piece before reading last week’s Carolina Journal Daily Journal on recent progressive changes to North Carolina’s personal income tax
 
The University of North Carolina law school has no business participating in one-sided political advocacy or entering lawsuits representing only left-leaning clients, several members of the UNC Board of Governors say
The University of North Carolina law school has no business participating in one-sided political advocacy or entering lawsuits representing only left-leaning clients, several members of the UNC Board of Governors say
 
North Carolina's economy continues to expand at a relatively rapid pace
North Carolina's economy continues to expand at a relatively rapid pace
 
Juvenile offenders 16 and older are charged and tried in North Carolina as adults, no matter how minor the offense
Juvenile offenders 16 and older are charged and tried in North Carolina as adults, no matter how minor the offense
 
The North Carolina House on Thursday filed a companion bill to Senate Bill 155
The North Carolina House on Thursday filed a companion bill to Senate Bill 155
 
Another day, another veto override vote went against Gov. Roy Cooper
 
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