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NCGOP activists have poured into Charlotte this weekend for their state convention. They'll hear from some of the US Senate hopefuls looking to replace Kay Hagan.
NCGOP activists have poured into Charlotte this weekend for their state convention. They'll hear from some of the US Senate hopefuls looking to replace Kay Hagan.
 
In recent months, state education officials and public school advocacy groups have continued to demand that state legislators pony up...
In recent months, state education officials and public school advocacy groups have continued to demand that state legislators pony up...
 
Reform of a state agency many have heard of but most know little about, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), is one of the provisions drawing attention in a proposed state budget passed by the North Carolina Senate.
Reform of a state agency many have heard of but most know little about, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), is one of the provisions drawing attention in a proposed state budget passed by the North Carolina Senate.
 
There's a new video out floating around that raises some serious questions about the strength of the voter ID bill that recently passed the GOP-controlled state House.
There's a new video out floating around that raises some serious questions about the strength of the voter ID bill that recently passed the GOP-controlled state House.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory's Medicaid reform plan marks a "critical step forward" to help create a pro-patient, pro-taxpayer health care safety net. That's the conclusion...
Gov. Pat McCrory's Medicaid reform plan marks a "critical step forward" to help create a pro-patient, pro-taxpayer health care safety net. That's the conclusion...
 
Gov. McCrory is right on target in calling for this review. But it is not a matter of a certain number of tests that are given but rather what the nature of and use of the tests are.
Gov. McCrory is right on target in calling for this review. But it is not a matter of a certain number of tests that are given but rather what the nature of and use of the tests are.
 
Why is it that the great majority of college professors are liberal (i.e., hold mostly to "progressive," pro-state ideas about politics and economics) and why should conservatives be concerned that they are?
Why is it that the great majority of college professors are liberal (i.e., hold mostly to "progressive," pro-state ideas about politics and economics) and why should conservatives be concerned that they are?
 
The latest Civitas Institute Poll shows North Carolina voters oppose having Washington set gun control policies.
The latest Civitas Institute Poll shows North Carolina voters oppose having Washington set gun control policies.
 
If reforming North Carolina's tax code were easy, one of the many tax-reform efforts of the past 20 years would have succeeded. Didn't happen.
If reforming North Carolina's tax code were easy, one of the many tax-reform efforts of the past 20 years would have succeeded. Didn't happen.
 
Usually, the media and the public look to the governor on state government policy questions.
Usually, the media and the public look to the governor on state government policy questions.
 
It's been over 30 years since I finished my college education, where I majored in health-related fields. I found satisfaction in pursuing a long-held interest in medical science and saw how degrees in these areas were almost a guarantee of stable employment.
It's been over 30 years since I finished my college education, where I majored in health-related fields. I found satisfaction in pursuing a long-held interest in medical science and saw how degrees in these areas were almost a guarantee of stable employment.
 
The largest excise tax collection in North Carolina is on fuel, amounting to $1.5 billion annually.
The largest excise tax collection in North Carolina is on fuel, amounting to $1.5 billion annually.
 
While asking for each of these offices to investigate items under their respective jurisdictions in relation to the SBOE, De Luca also asked the new SBOE to conduct an internal review of its own staff's actions.
While asking for each of these offices to investigate items under their respective jurisdictions in relation to the SBOE, De Luca also asked the new SBOE to conduct an internal review of its own staff's actions.
 
The Competitive Enterprise Institute - an excellent organization based in DC that fights the good fight for the free market - is suing on behalf of some small businesses and individuals to challenge the federal government's authority to collect taxes from the states to finance ObamaCare.
The Competitive Enterprise Institute - an excellent organization based in DC that fights the good fight for the free market - is suing on behalf of some small businesses and individuals to challenge the federal government's authority to collect taxes from the states to finance ObamaCare.
 
North Carolina's most vulnerable Medicaid patients deserve a health care safety net that meets their needs and moves them from sickness to health. North Carolina taxpayers deserve peace of mind their sacrifices to fund that safety net are not being squandered on a failing program that...
North Carolina's most vulnerable Medicaid patients deserve a health care safety net that meets their needs and moves them from sickness to health. North Carolina taxpayers deserve peace of mind their sacrifices to fund that safety net are not being squandered on a failing program that...
 
How I do marvel at the credulity of academic man! Especially those professors who publish voluminously but cannot write, who take their Marx with white wine and brie while thousands of adjuncts support their families on French fries and English composition, who preach a tolerance as...
How I do marvel at the credulity of academic man! Especially those professors who publish voluminously but cannot write, who take their Marx with white wine and brie while thousands of adjuncts support their families on French fries and English composition, who preach a tolerance as...
 
One of the state's largest business organizations is keeping a close eye on two federal lawsuits challenging the authority of the IRS to collect Obamacare taxes in states, including North Carolina, that did not set up state-run health insurance exchanges.
One of the state's largest business organizations is keeping a close eye on two federal lawsuits challenging the authority of the IRS to collect Obamacare taxes in states, including North Carolina, that did not set up state-run health insurance exchanges.
 
This amendment likely violates individual due process and equal protection guarantees, in addition to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This amendment likely violates individual due process and equal protection guarantees, in addition to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
 
Some of you outside the Charlotte area may have missed THIS INTERVIEW with state Rep. Bob Brawley on WBT radio.
 
The latest Civitas Poll shows more North Carolina voters voting against than supporting a proposed state constitutional amendment to repeal the requirement that voters must be able to read and write a section of the U.S. Constitution.
The latest Civitas Poll shows more North Carolina voters voting against than supporting a proposed state constitutional amendment to repeal the requirement that voters must be able to read and write a section of the U.S. Constitution.
 
Clinton residents Angela Christina Lainez-Flores and her daughter Karen Mejia filed fraudulent federal tax returns for refunds totaling $1.4 million from...
Clinton residents Angela Christina Lainez-Flores and her daughter Karen Mejia filed fraudulent federal tax returns for refunds totaling $1.4 million from...
 
Well, the worst kept secret in North Carolina politics got "let out of the bag" today - state House speaker Thom Tillis is jumping into the 2014 US Senate GOP primary.
Well, the worst kept secret in North Carolina politics got "let out of the bag" today - state House speaker Thom Tillis is jumping into the 2014 US Senate GOP primary.
 
Does anyone remember Scooter Libby. He was the bad guy in the Bush Administration that leaked the name of Valery Plame (allegedly a CIA Operative) to the media and got sent to jail for staunchly denying it.
Does anyone remember Scooter Libby. He was the bad guy in the Bush Administration that leaked the name of Valery Plame (allegedly a CIA Operative) to the media and got sent to jail for staunchly denying it.
 
One of the inalienable rights of citizenship in this nation is the First Amendment right to peaceably assemble and to petition for a governmental redress of grievances.
One of the inalienable rights of citizenship in this nation is the First Amendment right to peaceably assemble and to petition for a governmental redress of grievances.
 
We broke the story yesterday about the vote in Craven County to censure state House Speaker Thom Tillis.
 
Does North Carolina have a lot to learn from other states and countries? Just about everyone active in state politics would say yes to this question, depending on...
Does North Carolina have a lot to learn from other states and countries? Just about everyone active in state politics would say yes to this question, depending on...
 
The latest Civitas Poll suggests U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan could face serious competition in 2014
 
For those of us who care about ideas and public affairs, a small handful of people, even if we have never met them, place an indelible mark on us.
For those of us who care about ideas and public affairs, a small handful of people, even if we have never met them, place an indelible mark on us.
 
Steve Bouser, editor of our world-class, multiple Nobel Prize and Lambda Award-winning twice-weekly local newspaper here in Moore County recently had a meltdown, which he documented in the pages of his money-bleeding publication.
Steve Bouser, editor of our world-class, multiple Nobel Prize and Lambda Award-winning twice-weekly local newspaper here in Moore County recently had a meltdown, which he documented in the pages of his money-bleeding publication.
 
I don't understand what has people - who don't have a political allegiance aligned with that of Attorney General Roy Cooper - all shaken up about realigning the SBI into the Department of Public Safety.
I don't understand what has people - who don't have a political allegiance aligned with that of Attorney General Roy Cooper - all shaken up about realigning the SBI into the Department of Public Safety.
 
The use of sunset laws and periodic review can prove effective in reducing a state's regulatory burden. A bill before the General Assembly, House Bill 74...
The use of sunset laws and periodic review can prove effective in reducing a state's regulatory burden. A bill before the General Assembly, House Bill 74...
 
A storm is brewing over "The Boundaries of Science," a course taught at Ball State University by physics and astronomy professor Eric Hedin. The course's professed intention is to present a balanced and fair consideration of the relationship and tension between religion and science.
A storm is brewing over "The Boundaries of Science," a course taught at Ball State University by physics and astronomy professor Eric Hedin. The course's professed intention is to present a balanced and fair consideration of the relationship and tension between religion and science.
 
The executive committee of the Craven County Republican Party has unanimously voted to issue a letter of censure against state House Speaker Thom Tillis.
The executive committee of the Craven County Republican Party has unanimously voted to issue a letter of censure against state House Speaker Thom Tillis.
 
Just about every political cause in Raleigh is being pitched as a spur to economic growth. It's easy to see why. North Carolina continues to post...
Just about every political cause in Raleigh is being pitched as a spur to economic growth. It's easy to see why. North Carolina continues to post...
 
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