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Public Schools of Robeson County misspent $3.16 million of Medicaid-related money intended to provide education and medical services for disabled children from 2011-13, and that could signal an $18 million annual problem statewide, according to a state audit.
Public Schools of Robeson County misspent $3.16 million of Medicaid-related money intended to provide education and medical services for disabled children from 2011-13, and that could signal an $18 million annual problem statewide, according to a state audit.
 
N.C. counties entered into incentives contracts totaling nearly $284 million from 2009 to 2014, according to a first-of-its-kind John Locke Foundation Policy Report compiling statewide local incentives data. The report shows actual incentives payments totaled $144 million over the same five-year per
N.C. counties entered into incentives contracts totaling nearly $284 million from 2009 to 2014, according to a first-of-its-kind John Locke Foundation Policy Report compiling statewide local incentives data. The report shows actual incentives payments totaled $144 million over the same five-year per
 
Homeschooling reached a milestone in North Carolina in the 2014-15 school year. The number of students enrolled in homeschools in the state topped 100,000
Homeschooling reached a milestone in North Carolina in the 2014-15 school year. The number of students enrolled in homeschools in the state topped 100,000
 
The John Locke Foundation recently commemorated the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta (Latin for “Great Charter”).
The John Locke Foundation recently commemorated the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta (Latin for “Great Charter”).
 
In recent weeks, conservative legal scholar Kurt Lash and libertarian legal scholar Damon Root have treated readers to a lively online debate about how best to interpret Section 1 of the 14th Amendment, which reads
In recent weeks, conservative legal scholar Kurt Lash and libertarian legal scholar Damon Root have treated readers to a lively online debate about how best to interpret Section 1 of the 14th Amendment, which reads
 
Mainstream media accounts missed the mark when treating recent Wake County school board campaigns as fights pitting supporters of diversity against supporters of neighborhood schools, or longtime residents versus newcomers from out of state, or north Raleigh and western Wake County residents against
Mainstream media accounts missed the mark when treating recent Wake County school board campaigns as fights pitting supporters of diversity against supporters of neighborhood schools, or longtime residents versus newcomers from out of state, or north Raleigh and western Wake County residents against
 
When the word "lobbyist" is mentioned, what comes to mind? For so many the answer is manipulation, scheming, and corruption
When the word "lobbyist" is mentioned, what comes to mind? For so many the answer is manipulation, scheming, and corruption
 
Two of the co-founders of Cary-based software company SAS Institute Inc. - James H. Goodnight and John P. Sall - appear to have collected tax credits totaling more than $3 million from the state's renewable energy program even as their company is pushing state political leaders to maintain tax subsi
Two of the co-founders of Cary-based software company SAS Institute Inc. - James H. Goodnight and John P. Sall - appear to have collected tax credits totaling more than $3 million from the state's renewable energy program even as their company is pushing state political leaders to maintain tax subsi
 
There was absolutely nothing surprising about the North Carolina Supreme Court's 4-3 decision to uphold the constitutionality of the state's new Opportunity Scholarship program. The outcome was welcome. The lack of surprise was disappointing.
There was absolutely nothing surprising about the North Carolina Supreme Court's 4-3 decision to uphold the constitutionality of the state's new Opportunity Scholarship program. The outcome was welcome. The lack of surprise was disappointing.
 
Freedom plays a critical role in boosting economic growth and personal income, including the incomes of the poorest members of society
Freedom plays a critical role in boosting economic growth and personal income, including the incomes of the poorest members of society
 
Texas, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New York, and North Carolina are in an exclusive club. Can you guess its membership policy?
Texas, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New York, and North Carolina are in an exclusive club. Can you guess its membership policy?
 
A nine-year legal battle pitting two siblings against the state of North Carolina came to an end this spring.
A nine-year legal battle pitting two siblings against the state of North Carolina came to an end this spring.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court might have saved Obamacare from having to operate as written, but the landmark decision in King v. Burwell has not deterred those on the right side of the political debate from focusing on making health ins
The U.S. Supreme Court might have saved Obamacare from having to operate as written, but the landmark decision in King v. Burwell has not deterred those on the right side of the political debate from focusing on making health ins
 
Long before the U.S. Supreme Court's majority declared that "words no longer have meaning," to quote the recent dissenting opinion in King v. Burwell, libertarian scholar
Long before the U.S. Supreme Court's majority declared that "words no longer have meaning," to quote the recent dissenting opinion in King v. Burwell, libertarian scholar
 
In an interview published on the Capital and Main website, former U.S. Labor Secretary and University of California at Berkeley public policy professor Robert Reich opined that, despite the importance of their jobs, teachers are underpaid compared to supposedly less important professionals.
In an interview published on the Capital and Main website, former U.S. Labor Secretary and University of California at Berkeley public policy professor Robert Reich opined that, despite the importance of their jobs, teachers are underpaid compared to supposedly less important professionals.
 
Conservatives and libertarians often serve as allies in public policy debates, but they tend to diverge on some hot-button issues.
Conservatives and libertarians often serve as allies in public policy debates, but they tend to diverge on some hot-button issues.
 
As the House and Senate negotiate the details of a new state budget, one of their biggest disagreements will be about taxes.
As the House and Senate negotiate the details of a new state budget, one of their biggest disagreements will be about taxes.
 
As someone who views constitutional government as a basic institution of freedom, and constitutions as wielding near-divine authority, I retain what to some might be a surprising or even cavalier openness to constitutional amendment.
As someone who views constitutional government as a basic institution of freedom, and constitutions as wielding near-divine authority, I retain what to some might be a surprising or even cavalier openness to constitutional amendment.
 
As the name implies, North Carolina's 2007 renewable energy and energy-efficiency portfolio standards, REPS, mandate involves a portion of energy efficiency. As described in a 2008 John Locke Foundation report on the subject, the belief from the start was that the...
As the name implies, North Carolina's 2007 renewable energy and energy-efficiency portfolio standards, REPS, mandate involves a portion of energy efficiency. As described in a 2008 John Locke Foundation report on the subject, the belief from the start was that the...
 
American evangelicals have been portrayed as a monolithic bloc that opposes science and believes in the literal truth of every word of the Bible.
American evangelicals have been portrayed as a monolithic bloc that opposes science and believes in the literal truth of every word of the Bible.
 
I recently returned from the United Kingdom, where there's much talk of historical commemorations.
I recently returned from the United Kingdom, where there's much talk of historical commemorations.
 
On one hand, it's a good time to borrow money. Interest rates are low, as are construction costs.
On one hand, it's a good time to borrow money. Interest rates are low, as are construction costs.
 
A General Assembly subcommittee is looking at state property with an eye toward selling land and buildings the state owns but doesn't need, and seeing if it might save rent by moving from leased spaces to unused or underused state property.
A General Assembly subcommittee is looking at state property with an eye toward selling land and buildings the state owns but doesn't need, and seeing if it might save rent by moving from leased spaces to unused or underused state property.
 
Thirty years ago, the N.C. Supreme Court recognized the legality of homeschooling in Delconte v. State of North Carolina. Since then, the growth of homeschooling in North Carolina has been extraordinary.
Thirty years ago, the N.C. Supreme Court recognized the legality of homeschooling in Delconte v. State of North Carolina. Since then, the growth of homeschooling in North Carolina has been extraordinary.
 
In 2009, the General Assembly passed a law prohibiting cyberbullying - the use of the Internet or social media networks for deliberate harassment - of minors.
In 2009, the General Assembly passed a law prohibiting cyberbullying - the use of the Internet or social media networks for deliberate harassment - of minors.
 
Even though North Carolina ranks behind its four neighboring states in overall financial condition, the state’s fiscal health is mostly sound, said the author of a just-released national study.
Even though North Carolina ranks behind its four neighboring states in overall financial condition, the state’s fiscal health is mostly sound, said the author of a just-released national study.
 
Cracks are appearing in the longstanding school tradition of breaking for the summer; not everyone prefers the traditional schedule. In some circles, a year-round schedule is gaining in popularity. For example, in Wake County, more than a third of elementary schools have year-round schedules.
Cracks are appearing in the longstanding school tradition of breaking for the summer; not everyone prefers the traditional schedule. In some circles, a year-round schedule is gaining in popularity. For example, in Wake County, more than a third of elementary schools have year-round schedules.
 
North Carolina ranks No. 4 among the 50 states in economic competitiveness, thanks largely to the sweeping tax reform package approved two years ago.
North Carolina ranks No. 4 among the 50 states in economic competitiveness, thanks largely to the sweeping tax reform package approved two years ago.
 
In many ways, Republicans and Democrats live in different worlds. I've made the point before that the Internet, while greatly beneficial in many ways, has allowed political factions to retreat into cocoons of news, analysis, and commentary where their preconceived notions are continuously...
In many ways, Republicans and Democrats live in different worlds. I've made the point before that the Internet, while greatly beneficial in many ways, has allowed political factions to retreat into cocoons of news, analysis, and commentary where their preconceived notions are continuously...
 
There are "widespread differences" that are "not what you would call easy" to resolve between House and Senate health care budgets, is state Rep. William Brisson's assessment of budget deliberations in the N.C. General Assembly.
There are "widespread differences" that are "not what you would call easy" to resolve between House and Senate health care budgets, is state Rep. William Brisson's assessment of budget deliberations in the N.C. General Assembly.
 
Basic economics can help us make better decisions for our families and for public policy
Basic economics can help us make better decisions for our families and for public policy
 
There was a time when one's initiation into the fraternity of journalism included a profound indoctrination into the value of the First Amendment to the survival of our Republic.
There was a time when one's initiation into the fraternity of journalism included a profound indoctrination into the value of the First Amendment to the survival of our Republic.
 
In nearly three decades of writing a syndicated column on North Carolina politics and government, I've always received reader response.
In nearly three decades of writing a syndicated column on North Carolina politics and government, I've always received reader response.
 
The state of North Carolina has begun its 2015-16 fiscal year with a continuing resolution instead of a budget. While it would certainly have been better if lawmakers and Gov. Pat McCrory had inked a formal budget by now, the situation could be much worse.
The state of North Carolina has begun its 2015-16 fiscal year with a continuing resolution instead of a budget. While it would certainly have been better if lawmakers and Gov. Pat McCrory had inked a formal budget by now, the situation could be much worse.
 
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