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Raleigh attorney Thomas Farr will get his fourth opportunity to serve in eastern North Carolina's federal District Court
Raleigh attorney Thomas Farr will get his fourth opportunity to serve in eastern North Carolina's federal District Court
 
Makers of craft alcohol in North Carolina — whether it’s beer, wine, or liquor — generally agree on some expected benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which the president signed in December.
Makers of craft alcohol in North Carolina — whether it’s beer, wine, or liquor — generally agree on some expected benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which the president signed in December.
 
With Thanksgiving in hindsight, it's that time of year again. Time to renew your health plan, that is
With Thanksgiving in hindsight, it's that time of year again. Time to renew your health plan, that is
 
Just over a year ago, the University of Michigan launched a new, five-year-long initiative named the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan
Just over a year ago, the University of Michigan launched a new, five-year-long initiative named the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan
 
While the teacher attrition rate for the 2016-17 school year is down from previous years, some schools still struggle to attract quality teachers and fill vacancies in certain academic subjects
While the teacher attrition rate for the 2016-17 school year is down from previous years, some schools still struggle to attract quality teachers and fill vacancies in certain academic subjects
 
After news broke of former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon's insane interview with author Michael Wolff, in which Bannon suggested that the Trump campaign had acted in "treasonous" fashion, President Trump fired back on Bannon directly in an epically brutal takedown
After news broke of former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon's insane interview with author Michael Wolff, in which Bannon suggested that the Trump campaign had acted in "treasonous" fashion, President Trump fired back on Bannon directly in an epically brutal takedown
 
Much of the reporting on the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been cluttered with moans, groans, and general derision
Much of the reporting on the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been cluttered with moans, groans, and general derision
 
It's now much more difficult to get prescription opioids in North Carolina
 
Most reports about the recently passed federal tax plan have included a line about the near doubling of the standard personal income tax deduction
Most reports about the recently passed federal tax plan have included a line about the near doubling of the standard personal income tax deduction
 
In 1929, at the onset of the Great Depression, Sam and Ila Jane Garner were struggling to make ends meet for their family of nine
In 1929, at the onset of the Great Depression, Sam and Ila Jane Garner were struggling to make ends meet for their family of nine
 
While the Salvation Army is best known for ringing bells and red kettles, the organization does much more than collect spare change during the holiday season
While the Salvation Army is best known for ringing bells and red kettles, the organization does much more than collect spare change during the holiday season
 
As the New Year unfolds there are at least a dozen leaders likely to play a big role in public policy issues in 2018
As the New Year unfolds there are at least a dozen leaders likely to play a big role in public policy issues in 2018
 
Earlier this year Governor Cooper toured Linamar Corporation, a precision machining and assembly company located outside Asheville, North Carolina
Earlier this year Governor Cooper toured Linamar Corporation, a precision machining and assembly company located outside Asheville, North Carolina
 
On Wednesday, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon tore into his former boss, President Trump, as well as Trump's son Donald Jr. and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
On Wednesday, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon tore into his former boss, President Trump, as well as Trump's son Donald Jr. and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
 
Over the years I’ve written several articles about the differences between economic growth and economic development
Over the years I’ve written several articles about the differences between economic growth and economic development
 
While 2017 was a good and productive year for many public and private institutions in North Carolina, it was a tragic year for our prison system
While 2017 was a good and productive year for many public and private institutions in North Carolina, it was a tragic year for our prison system
 
University of North Carolina system president Margaret Spellings recently outlined her plans for higher education to drive economic prosperity in the News & Observer
University of North Carolina system president Margaret Spellings recently outlined her plans for higher education to drive economic prosperity in the News & Observer
 
MLS has chosen finalists for their next two expansion teams, and neither North Carolina bid made the cut.
MLS has chosen finalists for their next two expansion teams, and neither North Carolina bid made the cut.
 
Over Thanksgiving break, when most students headed home for the holiday to catch up on sleep and maybe some homework, NC State's basketball team traveled to the Bahamas
Over Thanksgiving break, when most students headed home for the holiday to catch up on sleep and maybe some homework, NC State's basketball team traveled to the Bahamas
 
In a marathon meeting that featured strong opposition from a local activist group, the Greensboro City Council approved two parking decks that will each cost $30 million and will primarily serve new downtown private development
In a marathon meeting that featured strong opposition from a local activist group, the Greensboro City Council approved two parking decks that will each cost $30 million and will primarily serve new downtown private development
 
The town of Hillsborough and Orange County have turned the holy grail of environmentalism into official public policy
The town of Hillsborough and Orange County have turned the holy grail of environmentalism into official public policy
 
Starting or putting out a fire requires three components, So does a Political Movement
Starting or putting out a fire requires three components, So does a Political Movement
 
Transportation planning in North Carolina took a wrong turn in 1987 when the General Assembly approved a controversial piece of legislation known as the Map Act
Transportation planning in North Carolina took a wrong turn in 1987 when the General Assembly approved a controversial piece of legislation known as the Map Act
 
Two close Clinton allies dumped at least $700,000 to prominent sexual harassment lawyer Lisa Bloom to fund women willing to accuse then-candidate Donald Trump of sexual misconduct the week before the presidential election
Two close Clinton allies dumped at least $700,000 to prominent sexual harassment lawyer Lisa Bloom to fund women willing to accuse then-candidate Donald Trump of sexual misconduct the week before the presidential election
 
Passage of House Bill 589 this year brought major changes to energy policy in North Carolina
Passage of House Bill 589 this year brought major changes to energy policy in North Carolina
 
The sober realization is that socialism is still challenging freedom - even with the irrefutable mountain of evidence of its abject failure and toll on humans everywhere it has been tried
The sober realization is that socialism is still challenging freedom - even with the irrefutable mountain of evidence of its abject failure and toll on humans everywhere it has been tried
 
In California, it's also a time to take stock of which new laws from the Democrat-controlled Legislature will make our lives just a little (or a lot) more frustrating.
In California, it's also a time to take stock of which new laws from the Democrat-controlled Legislature will make our lives just a little (or a lot) more frustrating.
 
The federal government has no constitutional authority to spend money on higher education, to give or lend students money for it, to direct how colleges will function, or anything else
The federal government has no constitutional authority to spend money on higher education, to give or lend students money for it, to direct how colleges will function, or anything else
 
Perhaps it's fitting that the phrase "personnel is policy" came to mind when a noted conservative professor from Princeton spoke Friday to the University of North Carolina's Board of Governors
Perhaps it's fitting that the phrase "personnel is policy" came to mind when a noted conservative professor from Princeton spoke Friday to the University of North Carolina's Board of Governors
 
Kirsten Gillibrand, and other unprincipled Democrats, felt that the President made a sexist comment when he tweeted how she 'would do anything for campaign dollars.'
Kirsten Gillibrand, and other unprincipled Democrats, felt that the President made a sexist comment when he tweeted how she 'would do anything for campaign dollars.'
 
On Wednesday, Vanity Fair magazine, in an apparent attempt to justify everything President Trump has ever said about mainstream media bias, apologized to unsuccessful 2016 Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for mildly mocking her in a video describing how she could now spend her free time.
On Wednesday, Vanity Fair magazine, in an apparent attempt to justify everything President Trump has ever said about mainstream media bias, apologized to unsuccessful 2016 Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for mildly mocking her in a video describing how she could now spend her free time.
 
Jon Sanders writes about a new report from the National Employment Law Project, which looks at how state occupational licensing laws make it difficult for people with arrest and conviction records to find work
Jon Sanders writes about a new report from the National Employment Law Project, which looks at how state occupational licensing laws make it difficult for people with arrest and conviction records to find work
 
Zachary Wood is a remarkable young man. He's black, attends a predominantly liberal elite college (Williams) and believes that robust and civil arguments are vital to America's continuing success
Zachary Wood is a remarkable young man. He's black, attends a predominantly liberal elite college (Williams) and believes that robust and civil arguments are vital to America's continuing success
 
Five hundred years after German monk Martin Luther launched what became the Protestant Reformation, his actions still exert a profound effect on the world
Five hundred years after German monk Martin Luther launched what became the Protestant Reformation, his actions still exert a profound effect on the world
 
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