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North Carolina has never had a Republican insurance commissioner, but three candidates running in the GOP primary hope to change that - citing consumer welfare rather than their own ambitions as a reason for campaigning.
North Carolina has never had a Republican insurance commissioner, but three candidates running in the GOP primary hope to change that - citing consumer welfare rather than their own ambitions as a reason for campaigning.
 
UNC President Margaret Spellings has said that the North Carolina legislature's proposed Guaranteed Admissions Program (NC GAP) has identified the right problem, but has come up with the wrong solution. Her vision is of a UNC system accessible to everyone and educating everyone—not just elites
UNC President Margaret Spellings has said that the North Carolina legislature's proposed Guaranteed Admissions Program (NC GAP) has identified the right problem, but has come up with the wrong solution. Her vision is of a UNC system accessible to everyone and educating everyone—not just elites
 
The "good" news is that, in this year's Super Bowl battle over which team fleeces its home city's taxpayers the least, Broncos or the Panthers, the winner is the Panthers by a pretty wide margin. According to this article by the Manhattan Institute's Jared Meyer (originally published in Forbes)...
The "good" news is that, in this year's Super Bowl battle over which team fleeces its home city's taxpayers the least, Broncos or the Panthers, the winner is the Panthers by a pretty wide margin. According to this article by the Manhattan Institute's Jared Meyer (originally published in Forbes)...
 
Only in the headline nation of the storied western World, the only world of living creatures that we are fully aware of, can there will be an impending election of a possibly good People, where the election will be, inarguably, a political 'race to the bottom'.
Only in the headline nation of the storied western World, the only world of living creatures that we are fully aware of, can there will be an impending election of a possibly good People, where the election will be, inarguably, a political 'race to the bottom'.
 
This day, August 9, 2016, former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina is supporting Ted Cruz.
This day, August 9, 2016, former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina is supporting Ted Cruz.
 
If you want to find out the real purpose of something, follow the money.
 
At the Pope Center we spend a lot of time recommending changes to higher education policy. It's in our name. But there are ways you-as a citizen, parent, student, or employer-can pressure higher education to change.
At the Pope Center we spend a lot of time recommending changes to higher education policy. It's in our name. But there are ways you-as a citizen, parent, student, or employer-can pressure higher education to change.
 
Last week's newsletter highlighted the fiscal impact on North Carolina if the legislature agreed to opt for Obamacare's Medicaid expansion. This week, I'll touch on three critical human costs...
Last week's newsletter highlighted the fiscal impact on North Carolina if the legislature agreed to opt for Obamacare's Medicaid expansion. This week, I'll touch on three critical human costs...
 
A State Highway Patrol trooper's hat worth $50 lost almost seven years ago has evolved into a closely watched case about the conditions under which state employees can be fired. And despite a December ruling by the state's highest court, the matter remains far from settled.
A State Highway Patrol trooper's hat worth $50 lost almost seven years ago has evolved into a closely watched case about the conditions under which state employees can be fired. And despite a December ruling by the state's highest court, the matter remains far from settled.
 
When WRAL reported on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to throw out North Carolina's congressional maps barely a month ahead of the 2016 Primary, the station's "journalists" turned to their friends in three different organizations belonging to Blueprint NC (the "eviscerate"* group)...
When WRAL reported on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to throw out North Carolina's congressional maps barely a month ahead of the 2016 Primary, the station's "journalists" turned to their friends in three different organizations belonging to Blueprint NC (the "eviscerate"* group)...
 
The March 15 primary will decide which Democrat — former Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker or Greensboro attorney and activist Mazie Ferguson — will face incumbent Republican Cherie Berry this fall in the race for commissioner of labor
The March 15 primary will decide which Democrat — former Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker or Greensboro attorney and activist Mazie Ferguson — will face incumbent Republican Cherie Berry this fall in the race for commissioner of labor
 
Standing alongside some of North Carolina's most influential black elected officials at Hillside High School, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton promised Thursday to shred barriers to minority achievement, protect voting rights, and partner with schools to improve education.
Standing alongside some of North Carolina's most influential black elected officials at Hillside High School, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton promised Thursday to shred barriers to minority achievement, protect voting rights, and partner with schools to improve education.
 
There has not been a lot a talk about Belhaven not having a hospital since the first of the year.
 
One of the first things I learned from journalism professors and city editors was never to bargain with a news source about how a story would be written
One of the first things I learned from journalism professors and city editors was never to bargain with a news source about how a story would be written
 
The 2016 presidential election campaign already has generated plenty of excitement
 
North Carolina's public schools are currently producing better results than you might think, according to a recent analysis of independent testing data
North Carolina's public schools are currently producing better results than you might think, according to a recent analysis of independent testing data
 
Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Richard Burr: Durham businessman Kevin Griffin; retired Army Capt. Ernest Reeves of Greenville; Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey; and former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh.
Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Richard Burr: Durham businessman Kevin Griffin; retired Army Capt. Ernest Reeves of Greenville; Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey; and former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh.
 
There is that old "HEE HAW" refrain. "If it were not for bad luck, I would have no luck at all". I have noticed the same principle applies to judgement.
There is that old "HEE HAW" refrain. "If it were not for bad luck, I would have no luck at all". I have noticed the same principle applies to judgement.
 
When America was a young country, the federal government had a much more prominent role to play in transportation than it does today. Federal transportation programs were heavily involved in the collaboration among the states to ensure consistent standards, interconnectivity of facilities, and...
When America was a young country, the federal government had a much more prominent role to play in transportation than it does today. Federal transportation programs were heavily involved in the collaboration among the states to ensure consistent standards, interconnectivity of facilities, and...
 
Recently some influential members of Congress complained about the supposed unfairness of colleges and universities who raised tuition at an excessive rate, despite their gigantic endowments
Recently some influential members of Congress complained about the supposed unfairness of colleges and universities who raised tuition at an excessive rate, despite their gigantic endowments
 
The Democratic candidates for state treasurer both say the management and return on investment of North Carolina's mammoth health and pension plans for public employees need improvement, but their priorities differ.
The Democratic candidates for state treasurer both say the management and return on investment of North Carolina's mammoth health and pension plans for public employees need improvement, but their priorities differ.
 
rry Holmquist can remember the time he decided to wage his first political campaign and challenge two-term Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in the March 15 primary.
rry Holmquist can remember the time he decided to wage his first political campaign and challenge two-term Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in the March 15 primary.
 
Last week I had the honor of speaking in favor of occupational licensing reform before a legislative oversight committee (you can view my presentation here)...
Last week I had the honor of speaking in favor of occupational licensing reform before a legislative oversight committee (you can view my presentation here)...
 
Public and private universities in the United States are regulated to the nth degree
Public and private universities in the United States are regulated to the nth degree
 
He has decided to skip the Republican debate, at least that is what is saying now.
He has decided to skip the Republican debate, at least that is what is saying now.
 
The states of Iowa and North Carolina have at least two things in common
The states of Iowa and North Carolina have at least two things in common
 
The topsy-turvy campaign of 2016 is going to do wonders for many journalists, political practitioners, and scholars
The topsy-turvy campaign of 2016 is going to do wonders for many journalists, political practitioners, and scholars
 
Born Ann (Nancy) Francis Robbins in New York City, to an estranged father, she would later be adopted at age 14, by a stepfather who she adored, and, later, she would be known to her family, and as an actress on stage and in film, as Nancy Davis.
Born Ann (Nancy) Francis Robbins in New York City, to an estranged father, she would later be adopted at age 14, by a stepfather who she adored, and, later, she would be known to her family, and as an actress on stage and in film, as Nancy Davis.
 
North Carolina House District 32 will have a new representative next year, and it appears likely it will be either seven-term Vance County commissioner Terry Garrison or Gary Lamont Miles Sr.
North Carolina House District 32 will have a new representative next year, and it appears likely it will be either seven-term Vance County commissioner Terry Garrison or Gary Lamont Miles Sr.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory and a host of business leaders were quick to praise the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday blocking President Obama's signature climate change program from moving forward until a trial in federal court is concluded.
Gov. Pat McCrory and a host of business leaders were quick to praise the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday blocking President Obama's signature climate change program from moving forward until a trial in federal court is concluded.
 
North Carolina's public schools rely on a steady stream of out-of-state teachers to fill hard-to-staff positions and meet the demands of student enrollment growth
North Carolina's public schools rely on a steady stream of out-of-state teachers to fill hard-to-staff positions and meet the demands of student enrollment growth
 
The party machines are now taking over the election.
 
North Carolina policymakers should take steps to make the state even friendlier to direct primary care
North Carolina policymakers should take steps to make the state even friendlier to direct primary care
 
In a surprise move, the actual elected chairman of the state Republican Party resurfaced to comment on the issues we raised in yesterday's post on the upcoming NCGOP convention.
In a surprise move, the actual elected chairman of the state Republican Party resurfaced to comment on the issues we raised in yesterday's post on the upcoming NCGOP convention.
 
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