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We're seeing a lot of chest-thumping from a lot of folks talking about what a player he or she thinks she is on Jones Street. But we're finding that a surprising number of legislators are having a challenging time making it to the floor TO VOTE.
We're seeing a lot of chest-thumping from a lot of folks talking about what a player he or she thinks she is on Jones Street. But we're finding that a surprising number of legislators are having a challenging time making it to the floor TO VOTE.
 
At their convention this weekend, Second Congressional District Republicans passed a resolution condemning the use of taxpayer money to, um, "persuade" businesses to come to North Carolina or to expand within the Tar Heel State.
At their convention this weekend, Second Congressional District Republicans passed a resolution condemning the use of taxpayer money to, um, "persuade" businesses to come to North Carolina or to expand within the Tar Heel State.
 
North Carolina has a religious freedom protection bill in the legislative hopper. Apparently, our political "leaders" have been watching the fake news being generated from Indiana and have decided they want none of it.
North Carolina has a religious freedom protection bill in the legislative hopper. Apparently, our political "leaders" have been watching the fake news being generated from Indiana and have decided they want none of it.
 
An academic institution cannot be all things to all people; it is a particular institution that fills particular needs and has particular limitations. Too expansive a mission can easily be turned toward wasteful means and political ends.
An academic institution cannot be all things to all people; it is a particular institution that fills particular needs and has particular limitations. Too expansive a mission can easily be turned toward wasteful means and political ends.
 
We've expressed our dismay at recent legislation - sponsored by a hodge-podge of statist Democrats, RINOs, and reputed conservatives - to extend the 35 percent credit for solar energy production for five years.
We've expressed our dismay at recent legislation - sponsored by a hodge-podge of statist Democrats, RINOs, and reputed conservatives - to extend the 35 percent credit for solar energy production for five years.
 
A Lincoln County Republican legislator has introduced legislation allowing local politicians a little more leeway to raise taxes.
A Lincoln County Republican legislator has introduced legislation allowing local politicians a little more leeway to raise taxes.
 
Yesterday's front page of the News & Observer features the North Carolina Hospital Association, a free-market lobbyist, and legislators battling over pending legislation that could potentially terminate the state's highly bureaucratic Certificate of Need (CON) law. Senator Tom Apodaca favors...
Yesterday's front page of the News & Observer features the North Carolina Hospital Association, a free-market lobbyist, and legislators battling over pending legislation that could potentially terminate the state's highly bureaucratic Certificate of Need (CON) law. Senator Tom Apodaca favors...
 
North Carolina lawmakers grappling with Medicaid reform should combine elements of competing proposals in the state House and Senate to give patients more choices while remaining accountable to taxpayers, a panel of experts at an April 13 briefing for policy makers and industry officials said.
North Carolina lawmakers grappling with Medicaid reform should combine elements of competing proposals in the state House and Senate to give patients more choices while remaining accountable to taxpayers, a panel of experts at an April 13 briefing for policy makers and industry officials said.
 
If an industry can provide its product only by using the government to force others to deal with it, then it is not an industry that can be functional in a truly free market. This is the case for the solar power industry, including what are called third-party sales of solar-generated electricity.
If an industry can provide its product only by using the government to force others to deal with it, then it is not an industry that can be functional in a truly free market. This is the case for the solar power industry, including what are called third-party sales of solar-generated electricity.
 
I never thought I’d see the Democrat Party actually be able to get to the right of Republicans on taxes.
 
A State Board of Education task force may scrap longstanding end-of-grade tests for a system of interim assessments designed to provide more reliable and immediate data to identify students who need help in core subject areas.
A State Board of Education task force may scrap longstanding end-of-grade tests for a system of interim assessments designed to provide more reliable and immediate data to identify students who need help in core subject areas.
 
It's truly disgusting to watch the drive-bys - the remnants of the so-called mainstream media - working overtime to whip up racial strife in an era they promised us, in 2008, would be post-racial.
It's truly disgusting to watch the drive-bys - the remnants of the so-called mainstream media - working overtime to whip up racial strife in an era they promised us, in 2008, would be post-racial.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
 
Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
 
Our reportedly Republican governor wants a $2.8 billion bond referendum on the ballot in November. Bond referendums — in case you didn’t know — are votes on whether to allow government to take even more money out of your wallet.
Our reportedly Republican governor wants a $2.8 billion bond referendum on the ballot in November. Bond referendums — in case you didn’t know — are votes on whether to allow government to take even more money out of your wallet.
 
North Carolina could promote job creation, lower consumer prices, and boost opportunities for low-income families by replacing most of the state's occupational licensing with voluntary certification. A new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report explains why.
North Carolina could promote job creation, lower consumer prices, and boost opportunities for low-income families by replacing most of the state's occupational licensing with voluntary certification. A new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report explains why.
 
I've got a newfound sense of respect for John Bell. We took it to him TWICE yesterday. Instead of ducking and running, or just badmouthing us in private, the Goldsboro Republican (and third-ranking House member) decided to go head-to-head with The Daily Haymaker.
I've got a newfound sense of respect for John Bell. We took it to him TWICE yesterday. Instead of ducking and running, or just badmouthing us in private, the Goldsboro Republican (and third-ranking House member) decided to go head-to-head with The Daily Haymaker.
 
Recent events lead me to restate an argument I made several years ago in response to a belligerent correspondent: mind your own business.
Recent events lead me to restate an argument I made several years ago in response to a belligerent correspondent: mind your own business.
 
North Carolina has transformed from the Pepsi Generation to the Pepto population. In 1950, the median age in our state was 26.5 years. By 1981, it was almost 30 and the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services reports it as 36.9 years in 2009.
North Carolina has transformed from the Pepsi Generation to the Pepto population. In 1950, the median age in our state was 26.5 years. By 1981, it was almost 30 and the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services reports it as 36.9 years in 2009.
 
Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed today, April 11, 2015, as "Special Needs Day at Brooks Avenue Church of Christ."
 
Blinkin' Chris and Angry Rob and their comedy web site are calling for the end of solitary confinement in North Carolina prisons
Blinkin' Chris and Angry Rob and their comedy web site are calling for the end of solitary confinement in North Carolina prisons
 
Just like Jason Voorhees. You kill off B-corps in the General Assembly, and they rise from the dead.
Just like Jason Voorhees. You kill off B-corps in the General Assembly, and they rise from the dead.
 
Well, the GOP has officially surrendered their advantage in the area of taxes. After so many decades montyhallas the low – / anti-tax party, the GOP majority on Jones Street pushed through increases in the state gasoline tax.
Well, the GOP has officially surrendered their advantage in the area of taxes. After so many decades montyhallas the low – / anti-tax party, the GOP majority on Jones Street pushed through increases in the state gasoline tax.
 
The beginning of 2015 has been consequential for the University of North Carolina system
 
If you want to understand the debate about how best to promote growth within a capitalist society, start with the root word: capital.
If you want to understand the debate about how best to promote growth within a capitalist society, start with the root word: capital.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Three state senators have introduced a bill removing the state's religious exemption for immunizing minor children.
Three state senators have introduced a bill removing the state's religious exemption for immunizing minor children.
 
Well, the crotch-sniffing finished over on Jones Street today, and we have ourselves a new slate of candidates for the UNC Board of Governors.
Well, the crotch-sniffing finished over on Jones Street today, and we have ourselves a new slate of candidates for the UNC Board of Governors.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against HR. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, which passed the House 392-37.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against HR. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, which passed the House 392-37.
 
We and many other grassroots entities - have been howlin' mad about Gov. Pat's $40 million corporate welfare giveaway.
We and many other grassroots entities - have been howlin' mad about Gov. Pat's $40 million corporate welfare giveaway.
 
When I tell audiences that I have always been a committed Marxist, I usually get a combination of disbelieving snorts and knowing chuckles. The cleverest response goes something like this: "I can believe you've been a committed Marxist, but I can't believe they'd ever let you out!"
When I tell audiences that I have always been a committed Marxist, I usually get a combination of disbelieving snorts and knowing chuckles. The cleverest response goes something like this: "I can believe you've been a committed Marxist, but I can't believe they'd ever let you out!"
 
I suppose if you thought Kay Hagan's reelection campaign was a brilliant exercise in political rhetoric, you might try to reuse her talking points to win the political debates of 2015 or the political races of 2016.
I suppose if you thought Kay Hagan's reelection campaign was a brilliant exercise in political rhetoric, you might try to reuse her talking points to win the political debates of 2015 or the political races of 2016.
 
Apparently, General Maximus has unleashed hell upon the powers-that-be within the North Carolina General Assembly.
Apparently, General Maximus has unleashed hell upon the powers-that-be within the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
State lawmakers have started reviewing Gov. Pat McCrory's budget proposal for the 2015-2017 biennium. It sets out McCrory's General Fund spending plan for $22 billion in each of the next two fiscal years. The General Fund makes up a significant chunk of the overall state budget of more than...
State lawmakers have started reviewing Gov. Pat McCrory's budget proposal for the 2015-2017 biennium. It sets out McCrory's General Fund spending plan for $22 billion in each of the next two fiscal years. The General Fund makes up a significant chunk of the overall state budget of more than...
 
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