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Several state Supreme Court justices showed skepticism during a Wednesday hearing over the constitutionality of a recent law establishing "retention" elections for appellate court judges
Several state Supreme Court justices showed skepticism during a Wednesday hearing over the constitutionality of a recent law establishing "retention" elections for appellate court judges
 
It's cheap to borrow right now. That doesn't mean you ought to load up with new debt, however, and this same wisdom applies to the public sector
It's cheap to borrow right now. That doesn't mean you ought to load up with new debt, however, and this same wisdom applies to the public sector
 
The city wants to spend a large amount of taxpayers’ money to build a ballpark complex. It won’t just be a ballpark. The facility would also be designed to host soccer, lacrosse, and other sporting events.
The city wants to spend a large amount of taxpayers’ money to build a ballpark complex. It won’t just be a ballpark. The facility would also be designed to host soccer, lacrosse, and other sporting events.
 
After some debate, a bill that would allow five of North Carolina's lowest-performing schools to be taken over by the state as part of a major rehabilitation effort passed on May 25 in the House Committee for K-12 Education
After some debate, a bill that would allow five of North Carolina's lowest-performing schools to be taken over by the state as part of a major rehabilitation effort passed on May 25 in the House Committee for K-12 Education
 
One of the inescapable consequences of writing a syndicated column on politics and public policy for nearly 30 years is that I am constantly told what I think and why I think it
One of the inescapable consequences of writing a syndicated column on politics and public policy for nearly 30 years is that I am constantly told what I think and why I think it
 
As recent controversies in North Carolina and elsewhere have established, political debate is only partially about facts, principles, and logic
As recent controversies in North Carolina and elsewhere have established, political debate is only partially about facts, principles, and logic
 
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper may be required to reimburse the University of North Carolina system for legal fees it must pay following Cooper's refusal to represent the university in a federal lawsuit over the state's controversial House Bill 2
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper may be required to reimburse the University of North Carolina system for legal fees it must pay following Cooper's refusal to represent the university in a federal lawsuit over the state's controversial House Bill 2
 
Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday that he plans to expand the state's Medicaid rolls in several limited areas as part of his Health and Human Services budget priorities, and will continue to seek broader expansion from the White House.
Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday that he plans to expand the state's Medicaid rolls in several limited areas as part of his Health and Human Services budget priorities, and will continue to seek broader expansion from the White House.
 
Ideally, those who want to improve teacher recruitment and retention in North Carolina would have sufficient information about why teachers choose to leave our public schools to teach in another state
Ideally, those who want to improve teacher recruitment and retention in North Carolina would have sufficient information about why teachers choose to leave our public schools to teach in another state
 
We've been witness to a level of ideologically driven mass media hysteria in recent weeks unseen since the Duke lacrosse rape hoax story
We've been witness to a level of ideologically driven mass media hysteria in recent weeks unseen since the Duke lacrosse rape hoax story
 
Political pundits continue to debate the sources of Donald Trump's success during the 2016 Republican presidential primary process
Political pundits continue to debate the sources of Donald Trump's success during the 2016 Republican presidential primary process
 
When I first advocated the idea of parental choice in elementary and secondary education, it was considered by many to be a radical notion.
When I first advocated the idea of parental choice in elementary and secondary education, it was considered by many to be a radical notion.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered some interesting surprises in the consolidated group of cases known as Zubik v. Burwell
The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered some interesting surprises in the consolidated group of cases known as Zubik v. Burwell
 
A Senate plan to modify North Carolina's current teacher pay system would see K-12 educators reach the top of their earnings potential over a 15-year period, rather than the 33-year timeframe that existed in the 2013-14 school year
A Senate plan to modify North Carolina's current teacher pay system would see K-12 educators reach the top of their earnings potential over a 15-year period, rather than the 33-year timeframe that existed in the 2013-14 school year
 
At least half of North Carolina, primarily rural, seems to be in decline. That's the dramatic conclusion you'll sometimes hear drawn from the latest Census Bureau county-level population estimates
At least half of North Carolina, primarily rural, seems to be in decline. That's the dramatic conclusion you'll sometimes hear drawn from the latest Census Bureau county-level population estimates
 
Anticipated low voter turnout, new geographic boundaries, 23 candidates, and a court-induced, drastically compressed campaign schedule present a fascinating political script
Anticipated low voter turnout, new geographic boundaries, 23 candidates, and a court-induced, drastically compressed campaign schedule present a fascinating political script
 
Over the last few years, ever since the tax reform of 2013 took hold in North Carolina, there has been a steady push to expand the sales tax to services in an attempt to make it a more pure consumption tax
Over the last few years, ever since the tax reform of 2013 took hold in North Carolina, there has been a steady push to expand the sales tax to services in an attempt to make it a more pure consumption tax
 
So far, 2016 has turned out to be a momentous year in state politics - and the general election is still months away
So far, 2016 has turned out to be a momentous year in state politics - and the general election is still months away
 
On Monday afternoon the Charlotte City Council pulled discussion of a possible repeal of its nondiscrimination ordinance, which included a controversial provision allowing transgender people to use the bathroom of the gender with which they identify
On Monday afternoon the Charlotte City Council pulled discussion of a possible repeal of its nondiscrimination ordinance, which included a controversial provision allowing transgender people to use the bathroom of the gender with which they identify
 
A report commissioned by the University of North Carolina and the North Carolina Community College System on the potential impact of the North Carolina Guaranteed Admission Program contains inaccurate information that should be acknowledged during legislative discussions about any changes in NCGAP
A report commissioned by the University of North Carolina and the North Carolina Community College System on the potential impact of the North Carolina Guaranteed Admission Program contains inaccurate information that should be acknowledged during legislative discussions about any changes in NCGAP
 
I often have wondered how many North Carolinians have taken the time to study or at least generally refer to the North Carolina Constitution
I often have wondered how many North Carolinians have taken the time to study or at least generally refer to the North Carolina Constitution
 
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, after considerable debate, voted to provide $8.7 million for the State Bureau of Investigation to buy an airplane
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, after considerable debate, voted to provide $8.7 million for the State Bureau of Investigation to buy an airplane
 
If we want North Carolina to grow and develop robustly, we have to raise taxes and use the money to "invest" in education, Medicaid, infrastructure, and other public services
If we want North Carolina to grow and develop robustly, we have to raise taxes and use the money to "invest" in education, Medicaid, infrastructure, and other public services
 
State lawmakers in Raleigh are about to release their budget plans for the 2016-17 fiscal year
State lawmakers in Raleigh are about to release their budget plans for the 2016-17 fiscal year
 
Gov. Pat McCrory, General Assembly leadership, and Republican congressional members condemned the letter from Obama's Departments of Education and Justice threatening local school districts with possible loss of federal funding if they don't conform to federal rules regarding transgender students an
Gov. Pat McCrory, General Assembly leadership, and Republican congressional members condemned the letter from Obama's Departments of Education and Justice threatening local school districts with possible loss of federal funding if they don't conform to federal rules regarding transgender students an
 
I had been to the emergency room enough growing up to know that we were in for at least three or four hours of waiting before we were seen
I had been to the emergency room enough growing up to know that we were in for at least three or four hours of waiting before we were seen
 
In a country with more than 300 million people, roughly 2 million residents of seven U.S. counties could determine who wins the 2016 U.S. presidential election
In a country with more than 300 million people, roughly 2 million residents of seven U.S. counties could determine who wins the 2016 U.S. presidential election
 
North Carolina has a serious problem. Adopting a default mens rea provision would go a long way to solving it.
North Carolina has a serious problem. Adopting a default mens rea provision would go a long way to solving it.
 
Following a three-hour special meeting of the UNC Board of Governors Tuesday, university leaders agreed to seek legal representation in a federal lawsuit over House Bill 2
Following a three-hour special meeting of the UNC Board of Governors Tuesday, university leaders agreed to seek legal representation in a federal lawsuit over House Bill 2
 
Justin Miller is a former IBM art director who wanted to be a tech entrepreneur
 
Republicans across the country have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's likely presidential nomination could harm down-ballot Republican candidates' electoral fortunes
Republicans across the country have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's likely presidential nomination could harm down-ballot Republican candidates' electoral fortunes
 
Don't you hate it when you read a story in a newspaper or online, or watch a news report on TV, and the reporter seems to have completely missed the essential question?
Don't you hate it when you read a story in a newspaper or online, or watch a news report on TV, and the reporter seems to have completely missed the essential question?
 
When it comes to economic growth, North Carolina is one of the Magnificent Seven
When it comes to economic growth, North Carolina is one of the Magnificent Seven
 
I recently had the honor of speaking in favor of occupational licensing reform before a legislative oversight committee.
I recently had the honor of speaking in favor of occupational licensing reform before a legislative oversight committee.
 
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