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Earlier in the week, outside of the Legislative Building, a joint announcement revealing farmland preservation funding around North Carolina's military bases was illuminated
Earlier in the week, outside of the Legislative Building, a joint announcement revealing farmland preservation funding around North Carolina's military bases was illuminated
 
Class Size Controversy puts Budget Flexibility at Risk
 
SouthCorr, LLC, a manufacturer of corrugated packaging material, will expand its manufacturing facility in Randolph County, creating 22 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
SouthCorr, LLC, a manufacturer of corrugated packaging material, will expand its manufacturing facility in Randolph County, creating 22 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
 
Stark differences in conservative Republican and liberal Democratic fiscal priorities were clearly on display during a Senate Finance Committee meeting Wednesday at which a $1 billion tax cut package was approved by voice vote
Stark differences in conservative Republican and liberal Democratic fiscal priorities were clearly on display during a Senate Finance Committee meeting Wednesday at which a $1 billion tax cut package was approved by voice vote
 
State Rep. Dennis Riddell, R-Alamance, is under no illusion a constitutional amendment to impose legislative term limits will be an easy sell, even though the earliest anyone would be barred from running for re-election is 2035
State Rep. Dennis Riddell, R-Alamance, is under no illusion a constitutional amendment to impose legislative term limits will be an easy sell, even though the earliest anyone would be barred from running for re-election is 2035
 
Another day, another veto override vote went against Gov. Roy Cooper
 
Senate leaders are proposing a $1 billion middle class tax reduction plan that would lower personal and corporate income taxes, increase mortgage interest deductions, and allow for unlimited medical and charitable tax deductions
Senate leaders are proposing a $1 billion middle class tax reduction plan that would lower personal and corporate income taxes, increase mortgage interest deductions, and allow for unlimited medical and charitable tax deductions
 
The state Senate has given its approval to a proposed constitutional amendment capping the income tax rate at 5.5 percent, but one lawmaker has a better idea
The state Senate has given its approval to a proposed constitutional amendment capping the income tax rate at 5.5 percent, but one lawmaker has a better idea
 
Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposal to try to lure the film industry to make movies, TV shows, and commercials in North Carolina by returning to an abandoned tax incentives program is meeting resistance
Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposal to try to lure the film industry to make movies, TV shows, and commercials in North Carolina by returning to an abandoned tax incentives program is meeting resistance
 
State Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, has a reputation for being plain-spoken
 
As legislative Republicans return to Raleigh, additional tax reforms will be on their agenda
As legislative Republicans return to Raleigh, additional tax reforms will be on their agenda
 
The way the General Assembly confirms Cabinet appointees, by invoking the Senate's constitutional authority, will mirror methods used in other states
The way the General Assembly confirms Cabinet appointees, by invoking the Senate's constitutional authority, will mirror methods used in other states
 
Bipartisanship ruled the day as lawmakers returned Wednesday to begin the 2017 long session of the General Assembly
Bipartisanship ruled the day as lawmakers returned Wednesday to begin the 2017 long session of the General Assembly
 
What's on my Christmas list this year for educators, parents, students and taxpayers? Three simple goals: Expanding educational freedom, making our schools more efficient and accountable and enhancing transparency
What's on my Christmas list this year for educators, parents, students and taxpayers? Three simple goals: Expanding educational freedom, making our schools more efficient and accountable and enhancing transparency
 
State Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, said the Senate will push again in the next legislative session to pass a constitutional amendment lowering the cap on the personal income tax rate from 10 percent to 5.5 percent.
State Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, said the Senate will push again in the next legislative session to pass a constitutional amendment lowering the cap on the personal income tax rate from 10 percent to 5.5 percent.
 
A bill that allows students to choose between the current or traditional math curricula passed the Senate Education Committee today
A bill that allows students to choose between the current or traditional math curricula passed the Senate Education Committee today
 
While teacher pay raises headlined education issues during North Carolina's 2016-17 legislative session, several other key policy changes were packed into the K-12 agenda, including measures that will provide performance-based bonuses for top educators across the state
While teacher pay raises headlined education issues during North Carolina's 2016-17 legislative session, several other key policy changes were packed into the K-12 agenda, including measures that will provide performance-based bonuses for top educators across the state
 
There is no shortage of activity in the North Carolina General Assembly. While most capitol watchers are focused on the short session's main responsibility, developing and passing a state budget.
There is no shortage of activity in the North Carolina General Assembly. While most capitol watchers are focused on the short session's main responsibility, developing and passing a state budget.
 
The NC General Assembly is moving quickly toward resolve its 2016 budget. The House & Senate have each passed its own version of House Bill #1030 (the budget bill).
The NC General Assembly is moving quickly toward resolve its 2016 budget. The House & Senate have each passed its own version of House Bill #1030 (the budget bill).
 
The state Senate on Monday gave its initial approval to what Sen. Jerry Tillman called a "clean-up bill" for charter schools
The state Senate on Monday gave its initial approval to what Sen. Jerry Tillman called a "clean-up bill" for charter schools
 
If you thought the debate over Common Core Standards was over; think again. It may be only starting - again
If you thought the debate over Common Core Standards was over; think again. It may be only starting - again
 
Two months after the Academic Standards Review Commission issued its final report, the fate of Common Core in North Carolina is far from settled. The State Board of Education will discuss the report’s findings next month.
Two months after the Academic Standards Review Commission issued its final report, the fate of Common Core in North Carolina is far from settled. The State Board of Education will discuss the report’s findings next month.
 
Two months after the Academic Standards Review Commission issued its final report, the fate of Common Core in North Carolina is far from settled.
Two months after the Academic Standards Review Commission issued its final report, the fate of Common Core in North Carolina is far from settled.
 
I had the chance, for the first time ever, to communicate directly with the chairman of the NCGOP.
I had the chance, for the first time ever, to communicate directly with the chairman of the NCGOP.
 
After fifteen months of work, the ASRC is in the process of finalizing their reports and submitting them to the State Board of Education and General Assembly. Their work has been thorough and has included surveys, examination of other standards in other states, testimony from experts and parents.
After fifteen months of work, the ASRC is in the process of finalizing their reports and submitting them to the State Board of Education and General Assembly. Their work has been thorough and has included surveys, examination of other standards in other states, testimony from experts and parents.
 
On Friday, December 18th, the North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC) tasked with providing recommendations to replace Common Core standards held their last meeting. All indications over the prior fourteen months of meetings pointed to substantial changes being recommended.
On Friday, December 18th, the North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC) tasked with providing recommendations to replace Common Core standards held their last meeting. All indications over the prior fourteen months of meetings pointed to substantial changes being recommended.
 
Legislation creating a state Office of Charter Schools and shifting management of those alternative public schools from the Department of Public Instruction to the State Board of Education has cleared the General Assembly and awaits Gov. Pat McCrory's signature.
Legislation creating a state Office of Charter Schools and shifting management of those alternative public schools from the Department of Public Instruction to the State Board of Education has cleared the General Assembly and awaits Gov. Pat McCrory's signature.
 
An environmental group lauding North Carolina for ranking No. 4 nationally in solar energy capacity agrees with foes of renewable energy mandates — the state's purported boom in clean energy mostly results from the government forcing utilities to purchase the higher-cost energy, along with...
An environmental group lauding North Carolina for ranking No. 4 nationally in solar energy capacity agrees with foes of renewable energy mandates — the state's purported boom in clean energy mostly results from the government forcing utilities to purchase the higher-cost energy, along with...
 
The General Assembly on Wednesday approved a measure allowing state government to continue spending money through the end of the month while budget writers from both chambers continue to hammer out a compromise.
The General Assembly on Wednesday approved a measure allowing state government to continue spending money through the end of the month while budget writers from both chambers continue to hammer out a compromise.
 
While charter schools continue to attract students and expand in record numbers, the current legislative session can best be described as a mixed bag for the 148 charter schools and 64,000 students who attend them.
While charter schools continue to attract students and expand in record numbers, the current legislative session can best be described as a mixed bag for the 148 charter schools and 64,000 students who attend them.
 
It sounds like something out of one of The Godfather movies, or the final days of Nixon. But the reports we're getting make that headline look like a real possibility.
It sounds like something out of one of The Godfather movies, or the final days of Nixon. But the reports we're getting make that headline look like a real possibility.
 
A Senate bill aimed at reducing the need for remedial education courses at community colleges would intervene too late in a high school student's career to have a broad impact on college performance, says a scholar based at Appalachian State University who focuses on student development.
A Senate bill aimed at reducing the need for remedial education courses at community colleges would intervene too late in a high school student's career to have a broad impact on college performance, says a scholar based at Appalachian State University who focuses on student development.
 
Out of the blue, government goodies for solar energy providers has become the rage on Jones Street. No one really saw this coming.
Out of the blue, government goodies for solar energy providers has become the rage on Jones Street. No one really saw this coming.
 
The Senate Education and Higher Education Committee on Tuesday took a step toward returning money to charter schools that got sidetracked when lawmakers changed the spending formula years ago.
The Senate Education and Higher Education Committee on Tuesday took a step toward returning money to charter schools that got sidetracked when lawmakers changed the spending formula years ago.
 
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