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Let's just be really clear about the Build NC Bonds proposal to borrow $3 billion for roads making its way, in different forms, through the North Carolina House and Senate: it's a bad idea
Let's just be really clear about the Build NC Bonds proposal to borrow $3 billion for roads making its way, in different forms, through the North Carolina House and Senate: it's a bad idea
 
Since 2011, the Republican-led General Assembly has restrained the growth of government, brought spending in line with revenue, paid down debt, put more money in savings than ever, and restored voter approval for new debt
Since 2011, the Republican-led General Assembly has restrained the growth of government, brought spending in line with revenue, paid down debt, put more money in savings than ever, and restored voter approval for new debt
 
The Federal Government funds around 20 percent of total infrastructure investment, not the 80 percent some critics claim.
The Federal Government funds around 20 percent of total infrastructure investment, not the 80 percent some critics claim.
 
Medicaid is the largest spending item of the roughly $53 billion flowing through state coffers this year, yet state policymakers have minimal control over the program
Medicaid is the largest spending item of the roughly $53 billion flowing through state coffers this year, yet state policymakers have minimal control over the program
 
Each February, the State Treasurer’s Debt Affordability Advisory Committee preempts the hopefulness of Groundhog Day with the publication of the annual Debt Affordability Study, the committee’s reminder that state government resources are limited
Each February, the State Treasurer’s Debt Affordability Advisory Committee preempts the hopefulness of Groundhog Day with the publication of the annual Debt Affordability Study, the committee’s reminder that state government resources are limited
 
During the recently completed legislative session, the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to enact a new budget for state government
During the recently completed legislative session, the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly overrode a veto by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to enact a new budget for state government
 
The House budget includes more than $3 billion in transportation funding each year of the biennium, in addition to the General Fund appropriations for other state operations
The House budget includes more than $3 billion in transportation funding each year of the biennium, in addition to the General Fund appropriations for other state operations
 
You may have read in the past few days that the North Carolina Senate has approved its version of a state budget to go into effect on July 1
You may have read in the past few days that the North Carolina Senate has approved its version of a state budget to go into effect on July 1
 
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill aimed at beefing up the state's rainy day fund
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill aimed at beefing up the state's rainy day fund
 
With all the furor and protests accompanying the launch of the Donald Trump administration, you might assume there's little room for bipartisan cooperation in Washington
With all the furor and protests accompanying the launch of the Donald Trump administration, you might assume there's little room for bipartisan cooperation in Washington
 
Tonight, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded until April and provides North Carolina with more than $300 million in recovery assistance for damage caused by Hurricane Matthew
Tonight, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) that keeps the government funded until April and provides North Carolina with more than $300 million in recovery assistance for damage caused by Hurricane Matthew
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on Congress including Hurricane Matthew assistance in its Continuing Resolution
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on Congress including Hurricane Matthew assistance in its Continuing Resolution
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) welcomed the inclusion of Hurricane Matthew recovery assistance for the state of North Carolina in the Continuing Resolution legislation released by Congressional appropriators.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) welcomed the inclusion of Hurricane Matthew recovery assistance for the state of North Carolina in the Continuing Resolution legislation released by Congressional appropriators.
 
Governor Pat McCrory submitted a formal request today to North Carolina's congressional delegation for more than $1 billion in federal assistance to help the state recover from Hurricane Matthew
Governor Pat McCrory submitted a formal request today to North Carolina's congressional delegation for more than $1 billion in federal assistance to help the state recover from Hurricane Matthew
 
While substantial progress is being made in the recovery from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Pat McCrory today noted that new flooding from rising river levels will create challenges in several eastern counties.
While substantial progress is being made in the recovery from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Pat McCrory today noted that new flooding from rising river levels will create challenges in several eastern counties.
 
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, after considerable debate, voted to provide $8.7 million for the State Bureau of Investigation to buy an airplane
The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, after considerable debate, voted to provide $8.7 million for the State Bureau of Investigation to buy an airplane
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
 
When you ask North Carolina voters to name the top election issue in state politics, the most common answer - unless we are in the midst of a recession - is education.
When you ask North Carolina voters to name the top election issue in state politics, the most common answer - unless we are in the midst of a recession - is education.
 
The career of Calvin Coolidge, one of the greatest leaders in American history, has a lot to teach current and prospective leaders right here in North Carolina.
The career of Calvin Coolidge, one of the greatest leaders in American history, has a lot to teach current and prospective leaders right here in North Carolina.
 
Does our existing Constitution permit the federal government to spend money on whatever they want?
 
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...
 
Transportation planners on Monday told a House committee that the cumulative gap between anticipated revenues and projected spending through 2040 would be about $60 billion
Transportation planners on Monday told a House committee that the cumulative gap between anticipated revenues and projected spending through 2040 would be about $60 billion
 
Governor Pat McCrory commended Congress for heeding calls from the nation's governors and passing the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which will provide States the long-term fiscal certainty Governor McCrory called for during his testimony before the House Committee on...
Governor Pat McCrory commended Congress for heeding calls from the nation's governors and passing the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which will provide States the long-term fiscal certainty Governor McCrory called for during his testimony before the House Committee on...
 
Building on transformational reforms begun in 2011, North Carolina's elected leaders continued changes in 2015 to curtail spending, instill fiscal responsibility, rein in regulations, improve education, make government open and accountable, and create the best possible conditions for economic growth
Building on transformational reforms begun in 2011, North Carolina's elected leaders continued changes in 2015 to curtail spending, instill fiscal responsibility, rein in regulations, improve education, make government open and accountable, and create the best possible conditions for economic growth
 
Crediting budget reforms made by the recent session of the General Assembly, Gov. Pat McCrory announced on Thursday the acceleration of four major transportation projects, including the final leg of the eastern section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway, the Asheville Connector, The I-485 and Wed
Crediting budget reforms made by the recent session of the General Assembly, Gov. Pat McCrory announced on Thursday the acceleration of four major transportation projects, including the final leg of the eastern section of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway, the Asheville Connector, The I-485 and Wed
 
Frustrated by how long it takes for a good idea, or even just a passable one, to gain traction and momentum in today's Washington, D.C.
Frustrated by how long it takes for a good idea, or even just a passable one, to gain traction and momentum in today's Washington, D.C.
 
Finally. Now that the 2015 General Assembly has adjourned, there's a lot for conservatives to celebrate. This was a session built on the principles that started to turn the state around in 2011.
Finally. Now that the 2015 General Assembly has adjourned, there's a lot for conservatives to celebrate. This was a session built on the principles that started to turn the state around in 2011.
 
The FY 2015-16 North Carolina state budget has finally been finalized. Was it worth the wait? Rather than wading through 400 pages of text, you can read here about the ten most interesting and important aspects of the budget in this article.
The FY 2015-16 North Carolina state budget has finally been finalized. Was it worth the wait? Rather than wading through 400 pages of text, you can read here about the ten most interesting and important aspects of the budget in this article.
 
As a longtime observer of the North Carolina legislature, I have a pet peeve: lawmakers, lobbyists, and reporters alike focus too much attention on the General Fund of the state budget, those expenditures funded largely by state taxes on incomes and retail sales.
As a longtime observer of the North Carolina legislature, I have a pet peeve: lawmakers, lobbyists, and reporters alike focus too much attention on the General Fund of the state budget, those expenditures funded largely by state taxes on incomes and retail sales.
 
If you thought North Carolina was alone when it came to tardy budgets, think again. North Carolina joined Alabama and New Hampshire in passing budgets late last week. Now there are only two states left in the country without budgets, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
If you thought North Carolina was alone when it came to tardy budgets, think again. North Carolina joined Alabama and New Hampshire in passing budgets late last week. Now there are only two states left in the country without budgets, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed today a $21.735 billion state budget that supports his agenda as proposed in his State of the State address and in his budget proposal submitted in March.
Governor Pat McCrory signed today a $21.735 billion state budget that supports his agenda as proposed in his State of the State address and in his budget proposal submitted in March.
 
With the House passing a $21.735 billion General Fund budget by an 81-33 vote early Friday morning, and Gov. Pat McCrory saying he would approve the spending plan, lawmakers will shift their focus to outstanding items such as a $2 billion bond package and Medicaid reform before adjourning.
With the House passing a $21.735 billion General Fund budget by an 81-33 vote early Friday morning, and Gov. Pat McCrory saying he would approve the spending plan, lawmakers will shift their focus to outstanding items such as a $2 billion bond package and Medicaid reform before adjourning.
 
We've heard some tough talk. Everyone is beating their chest getting ready for the upcoming elections.
We've heard some tough talk. Everyone is beating their chest getting ready for the upcoming elections.
 
I leapt from the Uber car at LaGuardia, made my way quickly through security, and boarded the US Airways Shuttle to Washington, D.C. I removed my suit jacket, loosened my tie, and took my seat. Pulling my laptop from my leather briefcase, I opened a spreadsheet to review the layout of the...
I leapt from the Uber car at LaGuardia, made my way quickly through security, and boarded the US Airways Shuttle to Washington, D.C. I removed my suit jacket, loosened my tie, and took my seat. Pulling my laptop from my leather briefcase, I opened a spreadsheet to review the layout of the...
 
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