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My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
My new book Our Best Foot Forward, which comes out on Monday, analyzes the biggest problems facing North Carolina's economy and offers a 10-point plan for addressing them.
 
The campaign finance trials of two associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both defendants.
The campaign finance trials of two associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both defendants.
 
All conservatives got a surprise when several self certified conservative Republicans suddenly flipped to the liberal side
All conservatives got a surprise when several self certified conservative Republicans suddenly flipped to the liberal side
 
Even though Gov. Bev Perdue's 2008 campaign for governor ended nearly four years ago, the upcoming trial of New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs should offer further insight into her campaign's mysterious aircraft provider program.
Even though Gov. Bev Perdue's 2008 campaign for governor ended nearly four years ago, the upcoming trial of New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs should offer further insight into her campaign's mysterious aircraft provider program.
 
The long-time director, Tom Thompson, has submitted his resignation effective June 30, 2012 and there have been some rumblings that the County is reassessing the role and function of the various facets of the economic development program.
The long-time director, Tom Thompson, has submitted his resignation effective June 30, 2012 and there have been some rumblings that the County is reassessing the role and function of the various facets of the economic development program.
 
Educating our kids is an expensive proposition. Some blame the dismal results we achieve on the teacher's unions and their work rules, class size, tenure, lack of parental interest, the breakdown of the family, poverty.
Educating our kids is an expensive proposition. Some blame the dismal results we achieve on the teacher's unions and their work rules, class size, tenure, lack of parental interest, the breakdown of the family, poverty.
 
How do you think all those politicians in Washington, DC got to be so good at covering up how much money they are really spending? They learned how to do it in places like Little Washington, NC.
How do you think all those politicians in Washington, DC got to be so good at covering up how much money they are really spending? They learned how to do it in places like Little Washington, NC.
 
There's plenty of disagreement about the proper punishment for particular crimes, but no one wants to see an innocent person stuck in prison.
There's plenty of disagreement about the proper punishment for particular crimes, but no one wants to see an innocent person stuck in prison.
 
Our Founders made sure they provided for the proper avenues to counter a government that evinces such a design and even provided for the right to abolish that government.
Our Founders made sure they provided for the proper avenues to counter a government that evinces such a design and even provided for the right to abolish that government.
 
Remember the embarrassing Solyndra debacle perpetrated by the federal government? You would think that North Carolina lawmakers would have learned a lesson about the futility of granting government privileges to inefficient "green" energy schemes. Think again.
Remember the embarrassing Solyndra debacle perpetrated by the federal government? You would think that North Carolina lawmakers would have learned a lesson about the futility of granting government privileges to inefficient "green" energy schemes. Think again.
 
Republicans in the General Assembly think they can fix what's wrong with our public schools. Here we go again.
 
Over the past decade, the concept pitched by urban studies guru Richard Florida of the "creative class" has driven a lot of economic development decisions by cities across the country and around the world.
Over the past decade, the concept pitched by urban studies guru Richard Florida of the "creative class" has driven a lot of economic development decisions by cities across the country and around the world.
 
After a national outcry over lunch inspections at a pre-K program in Hoke County, the North Carolina Childcare Commission got the message.
After a national outcry over lunch inspections at a pre-K program in Hoke County, the North Carolina Childcare Commission got the message.
 
We are now at that time of the year when your elected county commissioners will decide how much of your money they will take using the police power of the State.
We are now at that time of the year when your elected county commissioners will decide how much of your money they will take using the police power of the State.
 
In North Carolina, it is illegal to give one-on-one dietary advice without a license. The libertarian public interest law firm Institute for Justice yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging that law.
In North Carolina, it is illegal to give one-on-one dietary advice without a license. The libertarian public interest law firm Institute for Justice yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging that law.
 
It looks like there will be at least three polling outfits regularly tracking voter opinion in North Carolina during the 2012 election cycle.
It looks like there will be at least three polling outfits regularly tracking voter opinion in North Carolina during the 2012 election cycle.
 
Juvenile Age to 18 (HB 632/SB 506), otherwise known as "Raise the Age," seeks to modify the criminal court system by allowing minors (under age 18) charged with most misdemeanors to be tried in juvenile court.
Juvenile Age to 18 (HB 632/SB 506), otherwise known as "Raise the Age," seeks to modify the criminal court system by allowing minors (under age 18) charged with most misdemeanors to be tried in juvenile court.
 
Fortunately for Attorney General Eric Holder, his confirmation hearings happened at a time when the Dems were in firm control of both houses of Congress, otherwise the results might have been different.
Fortunately for Attorney General Eric Holder, his confirmation hearings happened at a time when the Dems were in firm control of both houses of Congress, otherwise the results might have been different.
 
Larry Keller, who runs a computer consulting business from his Asheville home, sent an email April 27 to the EPA in an attempt to reach Al Armendariz, EPA regional administrator for Region 6.
Larry Keller, who runs a computer consulting business from his Asheville home, sent an email April 27 to the EPA in an attempt to reach Al Armendariz, EPA regional administrator for Region 6.
 
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo let the cat out of the bag on annexation reform last week - and make no mistake, it's not a cute little house cat. Its back is arched, its claws are sharp, and it's in no mood to be stroked.
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo let the cat out of the bag on annexation reform last week - and make no mistake, it's not a cute little house cat. Its back is arched, its claws are sharp, and it's in no mood to be stroked.
 
Last Friday, Civitas analyzed the budget proposals put forth by the five major state General Fund appropriation committees that make up the majority of the General Fund.
Last Friday, Civitas analyzed the budget proposals put forth by the five major state General Fund appropriation committees that make up the majority of the General Fund.
 
Documents obtained by Carolina Journal show that a plan recently scrapped by the North Carolina Department of Commerce included a provision to pay Cary-based software developer SAS $1.5 million in federal funds meant to assist low- and moderate-income families.
Documents obtained by Carolina Journal show that a plan recently scrapped by the North Carolina Department of Commerce included a provision to pay Cary-based software developer SAS $1.5 million in federal funds meant to assist low- and moderate-income families.
 
Would you write a check for the same amount as your County taxes, hand it to a stranger and say "I am trusting you to spend this money in my best interest."? That is what almost all of us do with our taxes each year.
Would you write a check for the same amount as your County taxes, hand it to a stranger and say "I am trusting you to spend this money in my best interest."? That is what almost all of us do with our taxes each year.
 
According to the Triangle Business Journal, special state tax credits for renewable energy, research & development, and capital purchases reduced North Carolina's corporate-tax collections by nearly a quarter of a billion dollars last year.
According to the Triangle Business Journal, special state tax credits for renewable energy, research & development, and capital purchases reduced North Carolina's corporate-tax collections by nearly a quarter of a billion dollars last year.
 
North Carolina is a fantastic state in which to live. It has oceans, mountains, and lovely locations in between. For instance, in the middle of the state we find the city of High Point.
North Carolina is a fantastic state in which to live. It has oceans, mountains, and lovely locations in between. For instance, in the middle of the state we find the city of High Point.
 
If you say that North Carolina's public schools are better than they used to be, you'll get no argument from me.
If you say that North Carolina's public schools are better than they used to be, you'll get no argument from me.
 
It happened again a few days ago, but by now I'm used to progressives accusing me of being an ideologue whose intransigence is responsible for gridlock in our national, state, and local policymaking, and for preventing society's transformation.
It happened again a few days ago, but by now I'm used to progressives accusing me of being an ideologue whose intransigence is responsible for gridlock in our national, state, and local policymaking, and for preventing society's transformation.
 
John Locke Foundation President John Hood discussed Perdue recently with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio. (Click here to find a station near you or to learn about the weekly CJ Radio podcast.)
John Locke Foundation President John Hood discussed Perdue recently with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio. (Click here to find a station near you or to learn about the weekly CJ Radio podcast.)
 
It sure looks as though Beaufort County has hit the "Big Time" We have our own lobbyist (well, at least part of one).
It sure looks as though Beaufort County has hit the "Big Time" We have our own lobbyist (well, at least part of one).
 
In 2011 North Carolina lawmakers passed a two-year state budget which legislators are reviewing this year. The current budget has built in increases of roughly a quarter billion dollars for the second year, and decisions were made based on revenue forecasts at that time.
In 2011 North Carolina lawmakers passed a two-year state budget which legislators are reviewing this year. The current budget has built in increases of roughly a quarter billion dollars for the second year, and decisions were made based on revenue forecasts at that time.
 
Rep. Bill Cook is one of the sponsors of HB 241. The bill is currently in the Judiciary Subcommittee A. It needs to be passed and we would urge our readers who support the Second Amendment to let Rep. Cook know you support him and then seek the support of any other legislators you may know.
Rep. Bill Cook is one of the sponsors of HB 241. The bill is currently in the Judiciary Subcommittee A. It needs to be passed and we would urge our readers who support the Second Amendment to let Rep. Cook know you support him and then seek the support of any other legislators you may know.
 
If your desire is to be constantly happy, you will doom yourself to misery.
If your desire is to be constantly happy, you will doom yourself to misery.
 
By now almost everyone here has heard about Social Studies Teacher Tonya Dixon-Neely from North Rowan High School.
By now almost everyone here has heard about Social Studies Teacher Tonya Dixon-Neely from North Rowan High School.
 
North Carolina's unemployment rate fell in April by three-tenths of a point, to 9.4 percent. Good news? Not really.
North Carolina's unemployment rate fell in April by three-tenths of a point, to 9.4 percent. Good news? Not really.
 
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