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As North Carolina nears the 20th anniversary of the law that opened the door to public charter schools in the state, 82,000 students are enrolled now in charter schools
As North Carolina nears the 20th anniversary of the law that opened the door to public charter schools in the state, 82,000 students are enrolled now in charter schools
 
Almost exactly 15 years ago, I wrote an education reform plan for the John Locke Foundation entitled “Reach for the STARS."
Almost exactly 15 years ago, I wrote an education reform plan for the John Locke Foundation entitled “Reach for the STARS."
 
Protests turned violent during a Tuesday morning meeting of the UNC Board of Governors as students and faculty gathered once again to call for the removal of UNC president-elect Margaret Spellings, former secretary of education in the George W. Bush administration
Protests turned violent during a Tuesday morning meeting of the UNC Board of Governors as students and faculty gathered once again to call for the removal of UNC president-elect Margaret Spellings, former secretary of education in the George W. Bush administration
 
It's fair to say that America has not had a true majority party since about 1968
It's fair to say that America has not had a true majority party since about 1968
 
In an October decision, the state’s highest court reinstated a ban on registered sex offenders using certain social media websites, finding that the ban as written does not violate the free speech protections in the First Amendment.
In an October decision, the state’s highest court reinstated a ban on registered sex offenders using certain social media websites, finding that the ban as written does not violate the free speech protections in the First Amendment.
 
The U.S. Census Bureau just confirmed what everyone already suspected: North Carolina now has more than 10 million residents. We've been adding an average of 281 people each day. That's one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.
The U.S. Census Bureau just confirmed what everyone already suspected: North Carolina now has more than 10 million residents. We've been adding an average of 281 people each day. That's one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.
 
Ten year-old Donovan Coates-St. Remy loves science club, geography club, and his Windows 10 ThinkPad
Ten year-old Donovan Coates-St. Remy loves science club, geography club, and his Windows 10 ThinkPad
 
National School Choice Week 2016, an educational freedom campaign from Jan. 24-30, will host 16,140 education-related events this year, the largest series in its history
National School Choice Week 2016, an educational freedom campaign from Jan. 24-30, will host 16,140 education-related events this year, the largest series in its history
 
Advocates say in many cases certification protects consumers, expands opportunities... Members of a legislative subcommittee on Thursday heard recommendations to eliminate the requirement for occupational licenses in many jobs, and instead move to a certification process.
Advocates say in many cases certification protects consumers, expands opportunities... Members of a legislative subcommittee on Thursday heard recommendations to eliminate the requirement for occupational licenses in many jobs, and instead move to a certification process.
 
Railroad did not use eminent domain or receive major state subsidies at PA, OH sites... At an emergency closed-session meeting Wednesday night, less than a week after Gov. Pat McCrory announced a $272 million CSX rail terminal project near Selma, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners issued...
Railroad did not use eminent domain or receive major state subsidies at PA, OH sites... At an emergency closed-session meeting Wednesday night, less than a week after Gov. Pat McCrory announced a $272 million CSX rail terminal project near Selma, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners issued...
 
As the Jan. 31 deadline to obtain a health insurance policy for 2016 on the federal health exchange looms, enrollment has grown slightly, but individuals signing up for Obamacare in 2016 should expect to pay premiums that are between 20 percent and 30 percent higher
As the Jan. 31 deadline to obtain a health insurance policy for 2016 on the federal health exchange looms, enrollment has grown slightly, but individuals signing up for Obamacare in 2016 should expect to pay premiums that are between 20 percent and 30 percent higher
 
Supreme Court in February to hear appeal of law blocking development in highway corridors... When Gene Kirby bought nearly 42 acres of land along High Point Road in the early 1980s, he envisioned eventually going into business with his son and building apartments on the property.
Supreme Court in February to hear appeal of law blocking development in highway corridors... When Gene Kirby bought nearly 42 acres of land along High Point Road in the early 1980s, he envisioned eventually going into business with his son and building apartments on the property.
 
While publicly lobbying for the $2 billion Connect NC bond referendum that will be on the March 15 ballot, Gov. Pat McCrory and members of his administration say the measure will be fiscally prudent, reducing state General Fund debt over the next five years.
While publicly lobbying for the $2 billion Connect NC bond referendum that will be on the March 15 ballot, Gov. Pat McCrory and members of his administration say the measure will be fiscally prudent, reducing state General Fund debt over the next five years.
 
A longstanding feud between Raleigh attorney Gene Boyce and state Attorney General Roy Cooper that appeared to be over in 2014 reignited last week
A longstanding feud between Raleigh attorney Gene Boyce and state Attorney General Roy Cooper that appeared to be over in 2014 reignited last week
 
Two decades have passed since Jack Kemp earned national headlines as the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1996, but his political legacy continues
Two decades have passed since Jack Kemp earned national headlines as the Republican vice presidential candidate in 1996, but his political legacy continues
 
I was catching up with my favorite 8-year-old recently, and the conversation turned, as so many do these days, to the election.
I was catching up with my favorite 8-year-old recently, and the conversation turned, as so many do these days, to the election.
 
Downtown restaurant and bar owners could see sidewalk-dining restrictions eased yet again this year if the city council adopts recommendations being discussed by the Raleigh Appearance Commission
Downtown restaurant and bar owners could see sidewalk-dining restrictions eased yet again this year if the city council adopts recommendations being discussed by the Raleigh Appearance Commission
 
In a major investigative story on WRAL News, reporter Mark Binker outlines an investigation by the U.S. Department of Energy of potential illegal self-dealing
In a major investigative story on WRAL News, reporter Mark Binker outlines an investigation by the U.S. Department of Energy of potential illegal self-dealing
 
Why do we call fussy government regulations "red tape"?
 
The campaign estimates that 1,300 filed into the Gov. Jim Holshouser Building on the State Fairgrounds to listen to Rubio, who is on North Carolina's March 15 presidential preference primary ballot
The campaign estimates that 1,300 filed into the Gov. Jim Holshouser Building on the State Fairgrounds to listen to Rubio, who is on North Carolina's March 15 presidential preference primary ballot
 
There's a storm building over the Triangle. When this cyclone hits is uncertain, but landfall should be expected.
There's a storm building over the Triangle. When this cyclone hits is uncertain, but landfall should be expected.
 
State officials, lawmakers, and renewable energy consultants attempted Tuesday to downplay the $937.8 million cost of tax credits sought under the state's new Safe Harbor Act - a total more than five times higher than initial projections.
State officials, lawmakers, and renewable energy consultants attempted Tuesday to downplay the $937.8 million cost of tax credits sought under the state's new Safe Harbor Act - a total more than five times higher than initial projections.
 
Americans have been quite creative about finding novel ways to use - and abuse - the new communications media that have become available in recent years
Americans have been quite creative about finding novel ways to use - and abuse - the new communications media that have become available in recent years
 
North Carolina lawmakers should take aim at the state's current system of depreciation, as they look for more ways to improve the tax code
North Carolina lawmakers should take aim at the state's current system of depreciation, as they look for more ways to improve the tax code
 
If you think government is too large and wields too much power, then you have plenty of reasons to be dismayed by recent national developments. But if you live in North Carolina, there is some good news mixed in with the bad.
If you think government is too large and wields too much power, then you have plenty of reasons to be dismayed by recent national developments. But if you live in North Carolina, there is some good news mixed in with the bad.
 
It may be hard to believe given the results of this fall's municipal elections, but not so long ago Republicans competed effectively with Democrats for political offices in North Carolina's largest cities.
It may be hard to believe given the results of this fall's municipal elections, but not so long ago Republicans competed effectively with Democrats for political offices in North Carolina's largest cities.
 
As we honor veterans today, it's also fitting to celebrate North Carolina's commitment to the military and veterans who have served so bravely.
As we honor veterans today, it's also fitting to celebrate North Carolina's commitment to the military and veterans who have served so bravely.
 
For decades, energy costs have been manipulated by state government subsidies. Just like other subsidies, whether for the film industry, automobile manufacturers, or even specific companies, special treatments transfer the tax burden from the recipients of the subsidies to others, creating unfair...
For decades, energy costs have been manipulated by state government subsidies. Just like other subsidies, whether for the film industry, automobile manufacturers, or even specific companies, special treatments transfer the tax burden from the recipients of the subsidies to others, creating unfair...
 
Amid questions about legislative interference in the actions of the UNC Board of Governors, the board voted Friday to make records of its controversial Oct. 30 meeting available for review by members of the General Assembly.
Amid questions about legislative interference in the actions of the UNC Board of Governors, the board voted Friday to make records of its controversial Oct. 30 meeting available for review by members of the General Assembly.
 
It's unlikely Congress will take major steps in the next year to reform the federal tax code or the Affordable Care Act. That's the assessment from a leader of the National Taxpayers Union.
It's unlikely Congress will take major steps in the next year to reform the federal tax code or the Affordable Care Act. That's the assessment from a leader of the National Taxpayers Union.
 
Citing Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris, and saying his "primary duty as governor is to protect the citizens of North Carolina," Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday issued a formal request to President Obama, asking the federal government to end the relocation of refugees from Syria to the...
Citing Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris, and saying his "primary duty as governor is to protect the citizens of North Carolina," Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday issued a formal request to President Obama, asking the federal government to end the relocation of refugees from Syria to the...
 
If you watch the evening news broadcasts or read the local paper, you have been told that more educators than ever are leaving North Carolina to teach elsewhere because the N.C. General Assembly "slashed" public school funding. Most of these stories, however, omit key facts and research findings...
If you watch the evening news broadcasts or read the local paper, you have been told that more educators than ever are leaving North Carolina to teach elsewhere because the N.C. General Assembly "slashed" public school funding. Most of these stories, however, omit key facts and research findings...
 
Two recent media reports have cast a spotlight on the potential "pay to play" problem with government contractors who are also donors to political campaigns.
Two recent media reports have cast a spotlight on the potential "pay to play" problem with government contractors who are also donors to political campaigns.
 
North Carolina in recent months has accepted 44 Syrian refugees, and as many as 270 other Syrians are expected to be relocated throughout the state, according to Gov. Pat McCrory's office
North Carolina in recent months has accepted 44 Syrian refugees, and as many as 270 other Syrians are expected to be relocated throughout the state, according to Gov. Pat McCrory's office
 
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