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Fresh off a successful re-election race at home, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has won another election on a national platform. He was chosen by his GOP peers as 2017 vice chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association
Fresh off a successful re-election race at home, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has won another election on a national platform. He was chosen by his GOP peers as 2017 vice chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association
 
In a surprise announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Congressman Ryan Zinke, At-Large Republican representative for Montana, as his nominee to be Secretary of the Department of the Interior.
In a surprise announcement, President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Congressman Ryan Zinke, At-Large Republican representative for Montana, as his nominee to be Secretary of the Department of the Interior.
 
A move to rein in the appointment powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper moved swiftly through the GOP-controlled House on Thursday with almost no debate in committee before it reached the full House for approval.
A move to rein in the appointment powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper moved swiftly through the GOP-controlled House on Thursday with almost no debate in committee before it reached the full House for approval.
 
It was a bad idea for the federal government ever to get into the business of financing college with its various grants and loans, but at least in the old days, most of the money loaned was eventually repaid
It was a bad idea for the federal government ever to get into the business of financing college with its various grants and loans, but at least in the old days, most of the money loaned was eventually repaid
 
The State House is open for business again after Gov. Pat McCrory called the Legislature back into session to address the issue of disaster relief funding for Hurricane Matthew victims, as well as those affected by the wildfires in the western part of the state
The State House is open for business again after Gov. Pat McCrory called the Legislature back into session to address the issue of disaster relief funding for Hurricane Matthew victims, as well as those affected by the wildfires in the western part of the state
 
The Gallup Organization and Inside Higher Ed co-hosted a conference in Washington on September 15
 
Gov.-elect Roy Cooper held a news conference Thursday morning in response to a slew of bills from lawmakers filed in a special session of the General Assembly
Gov.-elect Roy Cooper held a news conference Thursday morning in response to a slew of bills from lawmakers filed in a special session of the General Assembly
 
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.
 
As legislative Republicans abruptly called themselves into yet another special session on Wednesday, stunned House Democrats stood in protest
As legislative Republicans abruptly called themselves into yet another special session on Wednesday, stunned House Democrats stood in protest
 
It is hard to tell the difference between FAKE NEWS and REAL NEWS, but I think this will help to clarify it.
It is hard to tell the difference between FAKE NEWS and REAL NEWS, but I think this will help to clarify it.
 
Legislators agreed this week to use millions of dollars from North Carolina's "rainy day" reserves. Some of them are also pursuing clearer rules for using those reserves in the future
Legislators agreed this week to use millions of dollars from North Carolina's "rainy day" reserves. Some of them are also pursuing clearer rules for using those reserves in the future
 
The House Elections Committee passed by a 20-8 vote Thursday night a bill that consolidates three state agencies into a new, bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement, makes Supreme Court races partisan contests, and amends the Court of Appeals decision-making process
The House Elections Committee passed by a 20-8 vote Thursday night a bill that consolidates three state agencies into a new, bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement, makes Supreme Court races partisan contests, and amends the Court of Appeals decision-making process
 
When politicians and Education Department bureaucrats began designing policies to lessen college students' federal loan burdens, they weren't concerned much with the cost to the taxpayers
When politicians and Education Department bureaucrats began designing policies to lessen college students' federal loan burdens, they weren't concerned much with the cost to the taxpayers
 
One of the most far-reaching of the 21 bills filed by House members during the special legislative session that convened today is House Bill 17, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman David Lewis
One of the most far-reaching of the 21 bills filed by House members during the special legislative session that convened today is House Bill 17, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman David Lewis
 
The special session of the General Assembly that convened today is taking a harsh view of the controversial plan to add high-occupancy tolling lanes to the center corridor of Interstate 77 north of Charlotte
The special session of the General Assembly that convened today is taking a harsh view of the controversial plan to add high-occupancy tolling lanes to the center corridor of Interstate 77 north of Charlotte
 
One cold December day a few years ago I volunteered to ring the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army
One cold December day a few years ago I volunteered to ring the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army
 
The state House on Tuesday unanimously approved a $200.9 million disaster relief package for North Carolinians whose lives were uprooted this fall by Hurricane Matthew in the eastern part of the state and wildfires in the west
The state House on Tuesday unanimously approved a $200.9 million disaster relief package for North Carolinians whose lives were uprooted this fall by Hurricane Matthew in the eastern part of the state and wildfires in the west
 
At the school where I taught for almost 35 years, the University of Wisconsin—Madison, campus leaders continue their rush to respond to the BlackOut demands put forth by black student leaders last spring
At the school where I taught for almost 35 years, the University of Wisconsin—Madison, campus leaders continue their rush to respond to the BlackOut demands put forth by black student leaders last spring
 
North Carolina's economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages - which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state's policy fundamentals are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
North Carolina's economy continues to outperform the national and regional averages - which is one reason why, the results of the gubernatorial election notwithstanding, the state's policy fundamentals are unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
 
The number of non-academic administrators at colleges and universities has more than doubled in the last 25 years, far outpacing the growth in students and faculty
The number of non-academic administrators at colleges and universities has more than doubled in the last 25 years, far outpacing the growth in students and faculty
 
A new Direct Primary Care option helped Union County government save more than $1.28 million on health care claims in its first year, without sacrificing quality of care for county government employeesv
A new Direct Primary Care option helped Union County government save more than $1.28 million on health care claims in its first year, without sacrificing quality of care for county government employeesv
 
Give me a frigging break, we have a long history of working with the Russians. In 1962 when the world was on the BRINK OF NUCLEAR WAR over the Cuban missile crisis, we had backdoor channels to the Russian government.
Give me a frigging break, we have a long history of working with the Russians. In 1962 when the world was on the BRINK OF NUCLEAR WAR over the Cuban missile crisis, we had backdoor channels to the Russian government.
 
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and N.C. Gov.-elect Roy Cooper are among those who have sent public thoughts and prayers to the family of former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, who was hospitalized Thursday with an undisclosed illness.
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and N.C. Gov.-elect Roy Cooper are among those who have sent public thoughts and prayers to the family of former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, who was hospitalized Thursday with an undisclosed illness.
 
More than two years after releasing a scathing report alleging that a glut of investment fund managers are collecting fees that have plundered North Carolina’s state employee pension plan
More than two years after releasing a scathing report alleging that a glut of investment fund managers are collecting fees that have plundered North Carolina’s state employee pension plan
 
Recently, a legislative proposal aimed at improving graduation rates at the University of North Carolina system's 16 institutions was nixed due to vehement opposition from university leaders
Recently, a legislative proposal aimed at improving graduation rates at the University of North Carolina system's 16 institutions was nixed due to vehement opposition from university leaders
 
When the 115th Congress convenes in early January, North Carolina's delegation is poised to play a prominent role in charting a post-Obama course on a host of policy issues
When the 115th Congress convenes in early January, North Carolina's delegation is poised to play a prominent role in charting a post-Obama course on a host of policy issues
 
Pay increases that were awarded last week to seven UNC system chancellors reflect a national trend that tends to inflate salaries for public higher-education administrators, an expert on college affordability said
Pay increases that were awarded last week to seven UNC system chancellors reflect a national trend that tends to inflate salaries for public higher-education administrators, an expert on college affordability said
 
According to initial voting returns, Republican legislators seem likely to keep clear control of the North Carolina General Assembly, losing one seat overall in the House of Representatives but gaining a seat in the Senate
According to initial voting returns, Republican legislators seem likely to keep clear control of the North Carolina General Assembly, losing one seat overall in the House of Representatives but gaining a seat in the Senate
 
Ask President Obama and President-elect Trump prepare for the transition ahead, severe problems in the "Green Cards issuance program" are coming to light.
Ask President Obama and President-elect Trump prepare for the transition ahead, severe problems in the "Green Cards issuance program" are coming to light.
 
Even the current accepted definition of Fascism is partially wrong describing Fascists as "right-wing", who despise liberalism, Marxism and anarchism, and even cite these "right-wingers" as "Authoritarians".
Even the current accepted definition of Fascism is partially wrong describing Fascists as "right-wing", who despise liberalism, Marxism and anarchism, and even cite these "right-wingers" as "Authoritarians".
 
Even if you've never had any interest in doing it yourself, you should want North Carolina to be a great place to start a new business.
Even if you've never had any interest in doing it yourself, you should want North Carolina to be a great place to start a new business.
 
Back in 2003, Thomas Benton-"the pseudonym of an assistant professor of English at a Midwestern liberal arts college"-wrote a brutally honest article in the Chronicle of Higher Education about graduate programs in the humanities
Back in 2003, Thomas Benton-"the pseudonym of an assistant professor of English at a Midwestern liberal arts college"-wrote a brutally honest article in the Chronicle of Higher Education about graduate programs in the humanities
 
Deep divisions among Americans will fester long after the Nov. 8 presidential election, and veteran television news anchor Judy Woodruff is concerned about the animus
Deep divisions among Americans will fester long after the Nov. 8 presidential election, and veteran television news anchor Judy Woodruff is concerned about the animus
 
In an attempt to prevent a repeat of the disruption and delays that ensued in this year's governor's race, General Assembly leaders plan to introduce a constitutional amendment that would allow Council of State candidates to choose, in order of their vote totals
In an attempt to prevent a repeat of the disruption and delays that ensued in this year's governor's race, General Assembly leaders plan to introduce a constitutional amendment that would allow Council of State candidates to choose, in order of their vote totals
 
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