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Things have been looking good for your family's finances over the past couple of years
Things have been looking good for your family's finances over the past couple of years
 
A top election law adviser to legislative leaders suggests the U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts could have a decision fairly quickly on whether to delay an order by an appeals court striking down North Carolina's voter ID law
A top election law adviser to legislative leaders suggests the U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts could have a decision fairly quickly on whether to delay an order by an appeals court striking down North Carolina's voter ID law
 
Unlike tenure contract provisions, magistrate raises are based on service time and can be suspended by NCGA.
Unlike tenure contract provisions, magistrate raises are based on service time and can be suspended by NCGA.
 
Try something new? I'm all for it. But whether you are talking about changing your diet, changing your career, or changing your government's public policy, it's often a good idea to proceed in stages.
Try something new? I'm all for it. But whether you are talking about changing your diet, changing your career, or changing your government's public policy, it's often a good idea to proceed in stages.
 
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed the states of North Carolina and Tennessee a victory on Wednesday when it struck down a Federal Communications Commission rule that pre-empted the states' regulation of municipal broadband service within their borders
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed the states of North Carolina and Tennessee a victory on Wednesday when it struck down a Federal Communications Commission rule that pre-empted the states' regulation of municipal broadband service within their borders
 
The filing period for all nine Wake County school board seats opens at noon Thursday and ends at noon Wednesday, Aug. 17.
The filing period for all nine Wake County school board seats opens at noon Thursday and ends at noon Wednesday, Aug. 17.
 
The Wake County Board of Elections will revert to using the maps that were in place in 2011 for this year's school board and county commissioner elections, a federal judge has ruled.
The Wake County Board of Elections will revert to using the maps that were in place in 2011 for this year's school board and county commissioner elections, a federal judge has ruled.
 
Legal analysts have given the opinion by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturning North Carolina's election reform law, including its voter ID requirement, mixed reviews.
Legal analysts have given the opinion by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturning North Carolina's election reform law, including its voter ID requirement, mixed reviews.
 
It's no secret that I think the so-called mainstream media is largely in the tank for Democrats and liberals. After all, I have discussed examples of that phenomenon every month
It's no secret that I think the so-called mainstream media is largely in the tank for Democrats and liberals. After all, I have discussed examples of that phenomenon every month
 
Is the full picture of our labor market captured in the official unemployment rate?
Is the full picture of our labor market captured in the official unemployment rate?
 
Dever issued an order on Thursday which included the mandate from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Wake County school board districts enacted by the General Assembly in 2013 and identical county commissioner districts enacted in 2015 were unconstitutional
Dever issued an order on Thursday which included the mandate from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Wake County school board districts enacted by the General Assembly in 2013 and identical county commissioner districts enacted in 2015 were unconstitutional
 
The mainstream media and pundits on both sides of the aisle focus an extraordinary amount of time and energy examining public school funding
The mainstream media and pundits on both sides of the aisle focus an extraordinary amount of time and energy examining public school funding
 
I've written before about two N.C. redistricting cases - Harris v. McCrory and Covington v. North Carolina - both from the U.S. District Court for North Carolina's Middle District
I've written before about two N.C. redistricting cases - Harris v. McCrory and Covington v. North Carolina - both from the U.S. District Court for North Carolina's Middle District
 
A letter dated July 22, sent by nine Democratic U.S. senators to John Locke Foundation President and CEO Kory Swanson and the heads of 21 other free-market public-policy organizations, restated accusations that the groups are part of a “web of denial” about the role of human activity in climate chan
A letter dated July 22, sent by nine Democratic U.S. senators to John Locke Foundation President and CEO Kory Swanson and the heads of 21 other free-market public-policy organizations, restated accusations that the groups are part of a “web of denial” about the role of human activity in climate chan
 
Mark Watson, executive director of human resources for Union County, will openly admit he is the ultimate skeptic
Mark Watson, executive director of human resources for Union County, will openly admit he is the ultimate skeptic
 
On July 22, the day after the National Basketball Association announced it would remove Charlotte as the host for its 2017 All-Star Game, the NCAA revealed a plan requiring all future host sites for NCAA-sponsored intercollegiate athletics to verify whether they are subject to “bathroom laws”
On July 22, the day after the National Basketball Association announced it would remove Charlotte as the host for its 2017 All-Star Game, the NCAA revealed a plan requiring all future host sites for NCAA-sponsored intercollegiate athletics to verify whether they are subject to “bathroom laws”
 
The Investment Advisory Committee that helps state Treasurer Janet Cowell develop the financial management strategy for state funds will meet this week to begin a process of developing ethics guidelines for its members that could include rules regarding insider trading and accepting gifts
The Investment Advisory Committee that helps state Treasurer Janet Cowell develop the financial management strategy for state funds will meet this week to begin a process of developing ethics guidelines for its members that could include rules regarding insider trading and accepting gifts
 
Even though N.C. legislators left Raleigh on July 1, much earlier than in recent memory, the General Assembly had enough time to enact positive policy reforms
Even though N.C. legislators left Raleigh on July 1, much earlier than in recent memory, the General Assembly had enough time to enact positive policy reforms
 
In this highly charged political year, it's important to keep in mind that most North Carolinians, like most Americans, have been dissatisfied most of the time during the administrations of both Democratic President Barack Obama and his Republican predecessor, George W. Bush
In this highly charged political year, it's important to keep in mind that most North Carolinians, like most Americans, have been dissatisfied most of the time during the administrations of both Democratic President Barack Obama and his Republican predecessor, George W. Bush
 
The N.C. General Assembly's 2016-17 short session is over, the legislature has adjourned, and everyone is back in his or her district - either planning retirement or campaigning
The N.C. General Assembly's 2016-17 short session is over, the legislature has adjourned, and everyone is back in his or her district - either planning retirement or campaigning
 
The North Carolina Community College System's new president, James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, says that his first 90 days in office will be filled with homework and field trips as he learns about interests and needs of the NCCCS
The North Carolina Community College System's new president, James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, says that his first 90 days in office will be filled with homework and field trips as he learns about interests and needs of the NCCCS
 
The platform adopted at this week’s Republican National Convention includes a provision urging Congress to enact “Right to Try” legislation, which allows terminally ill patients the opportunity to use drugs or devices that have yet to gain Federal Drug Administration approval
The platform adopted at this week’s Republican National Convention includes a provision urging Congress to enact “Right to Try” legislation, which allows terminally ill patients the opportunity to use drugs or devices that have yet to gain Federal Drug Administration approval
 
In 2016 North Carolina features the country's most competitive election for governor, one of the country's most competitive elections for U.S. Senate, and (as of mid-July) the tightest state race in the country between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Trump
In 2016 North Carolina features the country's most competitive election for governor, one of the country's most competitive elections for U.S. Senate, and (as of mid-July) the tightest state race in the country between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Trump
 
On June 6, the Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a transit plan. This is not good news
On June 6, the Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a transit plan. This is not good news
 
The 2015-16 session of the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned just before midnight Friday after a 14-hour legislative day that included moving tributes to retiring lawmakers and senior staff members
The 2015-16 session of the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned just before midnight Friday after a 14-hour legislative day that included moving tributes to retiring lawmakers and senior staff members
 
The 2016 short session of the General Assembly adjourned leaving plenty of items on the table, and some of them could be revived during the 2017 long session
The 2016 short session of the General Assembly adjourned leaving plenty of items on the table, and some of them could be revived during the 2017 long session
 
While teacher pay raises headlined education issues during North Carolina's 2016-17 legislative session, several other key policy changes were packed into the K-12 agenda, including measures that will provide performance-based bonuses for top educators across the state
While teacher pay raises headlined education issues during North Carolina's 2016-17 legislative session, several other key policy changes were packed into the K-12 agenda, including measures that will provide performance-based bonuses for top educators across the state
 
During North Carolina's primary elections earlier this year, did you get a visit to your home from a campaign worker?
During North Carolina's primary elections earlier this year, did you get a visit to your home from a campaign worker?
 
Months after the N.C. Department of Transportation approved a $100 million subsidy for CSX to build an intermodal rail terminal in Johnston County near Selma, the railroad
Months after the N.C. Department of Transportation approved a $100 million subsidy for CSX to build an intermodal rail terminal in Johnston County near Selma, the railroad
 
You've probably heard that North Carolina ranks near the bottom of the country in the average pay received by our public schoolteachers
You've probably heard that North Carolina ranks near the bottom of the country in the average pay received by our public schoolteachers
 
I'm so old, I can remember when the left was committed to upholding the Bill of Rights.
I'm so old, I can remember when the left was committed to upholding the Bill of Rights.
 
While North Carolina’s fiscal health has seen marked improvement over the last three years, a recent study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University shows the state faces worrisome long-term obligations
While North Carolina’s fiscal health has seen marked improvement over the last three years, a recent study from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University shows the state faces worrisome long-term obligations
 
A coal ash cleanup bill moved quickly through the state Senate on Tuesday.
 
North Carolina should abandon economic development policy and completely refocus on economic growth
North Carolina should abandon economic development policy and completely refocus on economic growth
 
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