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There are six counties with quarter-cent increases to their sales taxes on the ballot in November. Some of these counties have tried in years past to increase their sales taxes, and voters have rejected the proposal. For others, this will be the first time on the ballot.
There are six counties with quarter-cent increases to their sales taxes on the ballot in November. Some of these counties have tried in years past to increase their sales taxes, and voters have rejected the proposal. For others, this will be the first time on the ballot.
 
Amateur Obama, a Democrat president, who would not allow the word terrorist to be used in his administration during his first 5 years on the job, has inarguably lost the War in Iraq, and is now losing the World Wide War on Terror, making Americans less safe world wide, and here at home.
Amateur Obama, a Democrat president, who would not allow the word terrorist to be used in his administration during his first 5 years on the job, has inarguably lost the War in Iraq, and is now losing the World Wide War on Terror, making Americans less safe world wide, and here at home.
 
If you are like me, and don’t watch much TV — the senatorial debate last night gave you a great recap of all the “fun” you’ve missed.
If you are like me, and don’t watch much TV — the senatorial debate last night gave you a great recap of all the “fun” you’ve missed.
 
Except when complaining that North Carolina isn't giving enough targeted tax incentives to Hollywood studios, solar-panel manufacturers, and commercial real-estate developers, liberals contend that cutting taxes on business has no effect on business starts, corporate relocation, or job creation.
Except when complaining that North Carolina isn't giving enough targeted tax incentives to Hollywood studios, solar-panel manufacturers, and commercial real-estate developers, liberals contend that cutting taxes on business has no effect on business starts, corporate relocation, or job creation.
 
The latest U.S. job report shows the official national unemployment rate dropping below 6 percent for the first time since before the recession
The latest U.S. job report shows the official national unemployment rate dropping below 6 percent for the first time since before the recession
 
Governor Pat McCrory sometimes says things that don't sound the way we think he intended them.
Governor Pat McCrory sometimes says things that don't sound the way we think he intended them.
 
Local factors are likely to play a larger role than statewide issues in this year's N.C. legislative elections, and no one should expect a major shift in partisan control of either the state House or Senate.
Local factors are likely to play a larger role than statewide issues in this year's N.C. legislative elections, and no one should expect a major shift in partisan control of either the state House or Senate.
 
We left for Florida Monday, a week ago, in the rain.
 
Unfortunately, we're not voting for the winner of a game show here. We're choosing someone to vote on our behalf amid the DC nonsense.
Unfortunately, we're not voting for the winner of a game show here. We're choosing someone to vote on our behalf amid the DC nonsense.
 
Not too long ago, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in tandem with the Urban Institute released a study assessing the economic consequences for a number of states that vetoed Obamacare's optional Medicaid expansion. According to that study, North Carolina is losing out on $40 billion of federal...
Not too long ago, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in tandem with the Urban Institute released a study assessing the economic consequences for a number of states that vetoed Obamacare's optional Medicaid expansion. According to that study, North Carolina is losing out on $40 billion of federal...
 
Most experienced observers of governing boards sooner or later learn that what you see in the formal meetings is only the tip of the iceberg of what is really going on below the surface.
Most experienced observers of governing boards sooner or later learn that what you see in the formal meetings is only the tip of the iceberg of what is really going on below the surface.
 
After 30 years working in the chemical industry, I knew that I wanted to teach as a second career. I was fortunate in 2002 to find my way to Ursinus College, a highly regarded liberal arts school near Philadelphia, where I have worked for a dozen enjoyable and stimulating years on both faculty and s
After 30 years working in the chemical industry, I knew that I wanted to teach as a second career. I was fortunate in 2002 to find my way to Ursinus College, a highly regarded liberal arts school near Philadelphia, where I have worked for a dozen enjoyable and stimulating years on both faculty and s
 
For tired teens, it's a dream come true: Slapping the snooze button has lost its stigma. Once the luxury of the lazy loll-about, those extra minutes of morning ZZZ's are just what the doctor ordered. Alarmed by an "epidemic" of sleep-deprived adolescents, the nation's pediatricians are urging...
For tired teens, it's a dream come true: Slapping the snooze button has lost its stigma. Once the luxury of the lazy loll-about, those extra minutes of morning ZZZ's are just what the doctor ordered. Alarmed by an "epidemic" of sleep-deprived adolescents, the nation's pediatricians are urging...
 
Al Klemm is proposing a county tourism authority, with the power to tax. He says it is an effort to promote more tourists coming to Beaufort County and spending more money in local businesses.
Al Klemm is proposing a county tourism authority, with the power to tax. He says it is an effort to promote more tourists coming to Beaufort County and spending more money in local businesses.
 
We have heard about the changes in Voter Registration rules for NC. I am not in favor of ANYTHING which makes any voter have unnecessary blocks as a barrier to expressing his right to vote, come November. The current deadline is October 10.
We have heard about the changes in Voter Registration rules for NC. I am not in favor of ANYTHING which makes any voter have unnecessary blocks as a barrier to expressing his right to vote, come November. The current deadline is October 10.
 
Okay. It’s become pretty clear that Kay Hagan’s upper middle-class family has benefited greatly from our bloated state and federal governments.
Okay. It’s become pretty clear that Kay Hagan’s upper middle-class family has benefited greatly from our bloated state and federal governments.
 
They are 45 of the most consequential words in America's founding documents, but the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is coming under repeated attack from liberal advocacy groups, regulatory agencies, and elected officials on both sides of the political aisle, according to an array of policy
They are 45 of the most consequential words in America's founding documents, but the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is coming under repeated attack from liberal advocacy groups, regulatory agencies, and elected officials on both sides of the political aisle, according to an array of policy
 
Eric Holder may not be the only miscreant chosen by the Anointed One to run one of the Government Departments.
Eric Holder may not be the only miscreant chosen by the Anointed One to run one of the Government Departments.
 
Imagine with me for a moment what would happen if Gov. Pat McCrory's office and state legislative leaders released the following joint statement regarding a special session to address economic development in North Carolina
Imagine with me for a moment what would happen if Gov. Pat McCrory's office and state legislative leaders released the following joint statement regarding a special session to address economic development in North Carolina
 
Nothing undercuts the enjoyment of watching football (Go Steelers!) on a Sunday afternoon more than tiresome political ads, particularly those pro-Kay Hagan ads that employ "political sleight of hand" to substantiate claims of funding cuts to public education in North Carolina.
Nothing undercuts the enjoyment of watching football (Go Steelers!) on a Sunday afternoon more than tiresome political ads, particularly those pro-Kay Hagan ads that employ "political sleight of hand" to substantiate claims of funding cuts to public education in North Carolina.
 
The on-going US Senate race in North Carolina is really roiling Tar Heel conservatives.
The on-going US Senate race in North Carolina is really roiling Tar Heel conservatives.
 
When legislators and officials at the University of North Carolina consider costs, they prefer to focus on minor operational functions — such as heating bills. But that merely nibbles around the edges.
When legislators and officials at the University of North Carolina consider costs, they prefer to focus on minor operational functions — such as heating bills. But that merely nibbles around the edges.
 
When I hear advocates claiming to represent women tell us we need to focus on "women's issues," I roll my eyes and try not to be insulted. I thought we'd gotten past the days of patronizing the "little ladies"
When I hear advocates claiming to represent women tell us we need to focus on "women's issues," I roll my eyes and try not to be insulted. I thought we'd gotten past the days of patronizing the "little ladies"
 
Rebecca Martinez, of the left-wing wunc.org reports on the dispute over whether the North Carolina State Fair can legally ban concealed firearms.
Rebecca Martinez, of the left-wing wunc.org reports on the dispute over whether the North Carolina State Fair can legally ban concealed firearms.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court could face another round of critical cases as it returns to work this month
The U.S. Supreme Court could face another round of critical cases as it returns to work this month
 
We heard this term bantered about when former state Rep. Richard Morgan and a handful of friends cut a deal with Jim Black and the Democrats to snatch a state House majority from the GOP.
We heard this term bantered about when former state Rep. Richard Morgan and a handful of friends cut a deal with Jim Black and the Democrats to snatch a state House majority from the GOP.
 
At last week's First Amendment Day celebration at UNC-Chapel Hill, Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), presented some alarming findings
At last week's First Amendment Day celebration at UNC-Chapel Hill, Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), presented some alarming findings
 
The Gang of Four, consisting of Commissioners Lnagley, Booth, Belcher, and Klemm, are proceeding to build a new jail as if the November elections are over and they won.
The Gang of Four, consisting of Commissioners Lnagley, Booth, Belcher, and Klemm, are proceeding to build a new jail as if the November elections are over and they won.
 
As incumbent Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan and Republican challenger Thom Tillis have battled to represent North Carolina for the next six years in Washington, their messages have focused on the past — Hagan's tenure in the Senate, and Tillis' leadership of the state House.
As incumbent Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan and Republican challenger Thom Tillis have battled to represent North Carolina for the next six years in Washington, their messages have focused on the past — Hagan's tenure in the Senate, and Tillis' leadership of the state House.
 
We've got a political debate that's sure to draw a lot of media attention here in town Monday night.
 
The first and only time I ever helped take a political survey was during my undergraduate days at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill back in the 1980s. I was one of many journalism students who made phone calls on behalf of the Carolina Poll, a regular survey of North Carolinians on...
The first and only time I ever helped take a political survey was during my undergraduate days at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill back in the 1980s. I was one of many journalism students who made phone calls on behalf of the Carolina Poll, a regular survey of North Carolinians on...
 
A major federal study of hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania was finalized last month. Conducted for the U.S. Department of Energy, the study's preliminary findings have already been discussed in a prior issue of this newsletter as well as two separate reports.
A major federal study of hydraulic fracturing in Pennsylvania was finalized last month. Conducted for the U.S. Department of Energy, the study's preliminary findings have already been discussed in a prior issue of this newsletter as well as two separate reports.
 
A mere 22 days before the start of early voting and with 4 million voter guides in the mail to North Carolina residents, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that the state cannot enforce...
A mere 22 days before the start of early voting and with 4 million voter guides in the mail to North Carolina residents, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that the state cannot enforce...
 
GOP leaders from Thom Tillis to Skip Stam to Pat McCrory have bent over backwards to tell us what a great idea privately-managed toll roads are.
GOP leaders from Thom Tillis to Skip Stam to Pat McCrory have bent over backwards to tell us what a great idea privately-managed toll roads are.
 
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