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The N.C. State Board of Education will learn Wednesday details of a plan for helping public schools make better use of digital technology.
The N.C. State Board of Education will learn Wednesday details of a plan for helping public schools make better use of digital technology.
 
A proclamation signed in July by Gov. Pat McCrory banning the sale or show of poultry from Aug. 15 to Jan. 15, and requiring owners of backyard fowl to register as a farm, is an unnecessary encroachment of big government on citizens' private lives, opponents say.
A proclamation signed in July by Gov. Pat McCrory banning the sale or show of poultry from Aug. 15 to Jan. 15, and requiring owners of backyard fowl to register as a farm, is an unnecessary encroachment of big government on citizens' private lives, opponents say.
 
The rhetorical case for renewable energy seems, at its core, to be this: Why rely on traditional sources that burn expensive energy and emit carbon dioxide when you can replace them with energy freely provided by nature that emits nothing?
The rhetorical case for renewable energy seems, at its core, to be this: Why rely on traditional sources that burn expensive energy and emit carbon dioxide when you can replace them with energy freely provided by nature that emits nothing?
 
Over the past 12 months, the nation as a whole has added nearly three million net new jobs
Over the past 12 months, the nation as a whole has added nearly three million net new jobs
 
It may be a shameless plug, but I think many readers might be interested in my new book
 
Unable to reach an agreement on a state General Fund budget, legislative leaders plan to extend their temporary budget continuing resolution until September 18...
Unable to reach an agreement on a state General Fund budget, legislative leaders plan to extend their temporary budget continuing resolution until September 18...
 
As a very public advocate of parental choice in education for most of my adult life, I am used to having my intentions questioned.
As a very public advocate of parental choice in education for most of my adult life, I am used to having my intentions questioned.
 
Critics questioned whether a recent state audit attributing a 9 percent savings in Medicaid costs to the nonprofit Community Care of North Carolina was a useful guide to policymakers weighing reforms in the government health insurance program covering 1.4 million poor, elderly, and disabled North Ca
Critics questioned whether a recent state audit attributing a 9 percent savings in Medicaid costs to the nonprofit Community Care of North Carolina was a useful guide to policymakers weighing reforms in the government health insurance program covering 1.4 million poor, elderly, and disabled North Ca
 
State Rep. Rob Bryan plans to introduce legislation creating a pilot program transforming as many as five perpetually failing elementary schools into charter-like entities under a new Achievement School District with its own superintendent.
State Rep. Rob Bryan plans to introduce legislation creating a pilot program transforming as many as five perpetually failing elementary schools into charter-like entities under a new Achievement School District with its own superintendent.
 
Kudos to Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly for moving budget talks forward and reaching an agreement on the spending number for the 2015-16 budget year.
Kudos to Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly for moving budget talks forward and reaching an agreement on the spending number for the 2015-16 budget year.
 
Listen to mainstream education advocates, and you'll come away thinking that not enough people are going to college. But if you listen to higher education reformers, particularly political conservatives, you'll hear that too many are going to college.
Listen to mainstream education advocates, and you'll come away thinking that not enough people are going to college. But if you listen to higher education reformers, particularly political conservatives, you'll hear that too many are going to college.
 
It is beyond argument that the left long ago decided that abortion on demand was a key part of the liberal catechism. It's become the metric by which they measure all politicians.
It is beyond argument that the left long ago decided that abortion on demand was a key part of the liberal catechism. It's become the metric by which they measure all politicians.
 
A major problem is facing state employee pension plans. While many private corporations cut back pension programs due to limited funding or decreasing contributions, pension systems for government employees rarely change.
A major problem is facing state employee pension plans. While many private corporations cut back pension programs due to limited funding or decreasing contributions, pension systems for government employees rarely change.
 
Chief of staff for two North Carolina governors and a U.S. senator, two-time chief of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Resources, the youngest state senator in North Carolina history at the time of his election, 16-year leader of the state's chamber of commerce.
Chief of staff for two North Carolina governors and a U.S. senator, two-time chief of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Resources, the youngest state senator in North Carolina history at the time of his election, 16-year leader of the state's chamber of commerce.
 
After months of speculation and handwringing among Democrats, the party is finally fielding candidates to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in 2016. The potential aspirants include state Rep. Duane Hall of Raleigh, former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh, and Chris Rey, mayor of the...
After months of speculation and handwringing among Democrats, the party is finally fielding candidates to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in 2016. The potential aspirants include state Rep. Duane Hall of Raleigh, former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh, and Chris Rey, mayor of the...
 
The North Carolina Senate has approved a Taxpayer Protection Act by the required three-fifths vote. The measure approves amending the North Carolina Constitution to place caps on income-tax rates and spending growth while requiring lawmakers to set aside money in a rainy-day fund to guard against...
The North Carolina Senate has approved a Taxpayer Protection Act by the required three-fifths vote. The measure approves amending the North Carolina Constitution to place caps on income-tax rates and spending growth while requiring lawmakers to set aside money in a rainy-day fund to guard against...
 
A bill regulating "transportation network companies" such as Uber and Lyft at the state level cleared the House Finance Committee Thursday, putting it one step closer to becoming law.
A bill regulating "transportation network companies" such as Uber and Lyft at the state level cleared the House Finance Committee Thursday, putting it one step closer to becoming law.
 
Legislators involved with the certificate-of-need debate are probably overwhelmed with conflicting studies on whether the regulatory program should stay, be reduced, or go altogether.
Legislators involved with the certificate-of-need debate are probably overwhelmed with conflicting studies on whether the regulatory program should stay, be reduced, or go altogether.
 
This week the N.C. State Board of Education sent a letter to the Halifax County Board of Education declaring that state education officials
This week the N.C. State Board of Education sent a letter to the Halifax County Board of Education declaring that state education officials
 
Was the 2014 Senate race between Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican victor Thom Tillis really the most expensive race in North Carolina history, or in the country's entire election cycle last year?
Was the 2014 Senate race between Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican victor Thom Tillis really the most expensive race in North Carolina history, or in the country's entire election cycle last year?
 
The new school year is fast approaching, but policymakers remain rattled by testing boycotts that swept the nation this spring. From New York to California, hundreds of thousands of parents pulled their children out of end-of-year tests.
The new school year is fast approaching, but policymakers remain rattled by testing boycotts that swept the nation this spring. From New York to California, hundreds of thousands of parents pulled their children out of end-of-year tests.
 
Reporting about U.S. Supreme Court debates often revolves around disagreements between liberal and conservative voting blocs
Reporting about U.S. Supreme Court debates often revolves around disagreements between liberal and conservative voting blocs
 
The political left is relying more and more on manufactured outrage to shut down debate on a range of political topics. That's the warning delivered in the book End Of Discussion, and it's the message the book's authors shared Monday with a John Locke Foundation audience.
The political left is relying more and more on manufactured outrage to shut down debate on a range of political topics. That's the warning delivered in the book End Of Discussion, and it's the message the book's authors shared Monday with a John Locke Foundation audience.
 
Are you an epicurean? The answer to this question reveals something about you, something about the English language, and something about the power of propaganda.
Are you an epicurean? The answer to this question reveals something about you, something about the English language, and something about the power of propaganda.
 
There are some really good things on the table as the budget conferees discuss, debate, compromise, and finalize North Carolina's government spending for the next two years
There are some really good things on the table as the budget conferees discuss, debate, compromise, and finalize North Carolina's government spending for the next two years
 
Flaws built into the Affordable Care Act are leading to an older, sicker mix of insurance policyholders in North Carolina
Flaws built into the Affordable Care Act are leading to an older, sicker mix of insurance policyholders in North Carolina
 
"Bringing onshore wind production to North Carolina is part of my 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy."
"Bringing onshore wind production to North Carolina is part of my 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy."
 
If you ever thought that complaining about the tax system was a modern phenomenon, I can disabuse you of the notion in two sentences.
If you ever thought that complaining about the tax system was a modern phenomenon, I can disabuse you of the notion in two sentences.
 
It is inefficient, unfair, unconstitutional, and unnecessary. That's the assessment of North Carolina's Map Act from Jon Guze, John Locke Foundation director of legal studies.
It is inefficient, unfair, unconstitutional, and unnecessary. That's the assessment of North Carolina's Map Act from Jon Guze, John Locke Foundation director of legal studies.
 
After nearly two months of debate over crowd control, safety issues, and noise downtown, on Aug. 4, the Raleigh City Council approved a three-month pilot program placing curfews and maximum capacity rules on sidewalk patios.
After nearly two months of debate over crowd control, safety issues, and noise downtown, on Aug. 4, the Raleigh City Council approved a three-month pilot program placing curfews and maximum capacity rules on sidewalk patios.
 
According to IBISWorld, a market research publisher, the food truck industry has grown by over 9 percent annually in the United States over each of the last five years.
According to IBISWorld, a market research publisher, the food truck industry has grown by over 9 percent annually in the United States over each of the last five years.
 
In North Carolina, the federal government owns 1.7 million acres, or 7.7 percent of the state. Federal land is found in nearly half of the state's counties, yet the majority of the federally owned land is concentrated in the western part of the state
In North Carolina, the federal government owns 1.7 million acres, or 7.7 percent of the state. Federal land is found in nearly half of the state's counties, yet the majority of the federally owned land is concentrated in the western part of the state
 
Even though Gov. Pat McCrory has said the tolling project along the Interstate 77 corridor north of Charlotte will go forward, it faces a challenge to its constitutionality, as well as allegations the contractor did not meet full-disclosure requirements.
Even though Gov. Pat McCrory has said the tolling project along the Interstate 77 corridor north of Charlotte will go forward, it faces a challenge to its constitutionality, as well as allegations the contractor did not meet full-disclosure requirements.
 
Every now and then, I make a mental list of how many different ways I am manifestly unsuited to run for public office.
Every now and then, I make a mental list of how many different ways I am manifestly unsuited to run for public office.
 
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