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Undoubtedly, the most calls I receive to my office concern our local roads. Our population has increased substantially. I will readily agree that our transportation infrastructure has not kept pace.
Undoubtedly, the most calls I receive to my office concern our local roads. Our population has increased substantially. I will readily agree that our transportation infrastructure has not kept pace.
 
The potentially biggest event in our lifetimes occurred this week. No, it wasn’t the indictment of a former President of the United States by a politically motivated District Attorney.
The potentially biggest event in our lifetimes occurred this week. No, it wasn’t the indictment of a former President of the United States by a politically motivated District Attorney.
 
Conservative state lawmakers across the country on Wednesday slammed Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee, saying he is pressuring the GOP-led state to adopt a “red flag” law by dragging lawmakers back to the Capitol for a “special session”
Conservative state lawmakers across the country on Wednesday slammed Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee, saying he is pressuring the GOP-led state to adopt a “red flag” law by dragging lawmakers back to the Capitol for a “special session”
 
Senate Republicans introduce a relatively weak version of the universal school choice bills enacted in other states
Senate Republicans introduce a relatively weak version of the universal school choice bills enacted in other states
 
Newly released legislation by Florida Republicans on Monday will allow Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s tax district in Orlando and will officially rename the district.
Newly released legislation by Florida Republicans on Monday will allow Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint all five leaders of Disney’s tax district in Orlando and will officially rename the district.
 
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a press conference this week that Disney will pay its fair share of taxes moving forward as Republicans move to pass a new piece of legislation that will allow DeSantis to officially strip Disney of its self-governance powers.
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a press conference this week that Disney will pay its fair share of taxes moving forward as Republicans move to pass a new piece of legislation that will allow DeSantis to officially strip Disney of its self-governance powers.
 
Disney CEO Bob Iger is reportedly set to cut thousands of people from the company in an attempt to save money.
 
The state auditor said in an examination released Wednesday, May 26, that the N.C. Department of Transportation’s sloppy record keeping led to inaccurate reports on advance construction.
The state auditor said in an examination released Wednesday, May 26, that the N.C. Department of Transportation’s sloppy record keeping led to inaccurate reports on advance construction.
 
Free-market advocates in North Carolina are optimistic the relaxing of regulations in the state will help promote the growth of broadband and help close the digital divide.
Free-market advocates in North Carolina are optimistic the relaxing of regulations in the state will help promote the growth of broadband and help close the digital divide.
 
After decades of litigation and hundreds of millions of dollars in court-ordered settlements, the legislature has finally repealed the Map Act.
After decades of litigation and hundreds of millions of dollars in court-ordered settlements, the legislature has finally repealed the Map Act.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation is running out of gas.
 
At almost the same moment our state was boasting of a $900 million cash surplus, one important sector of state government was encountering serious shortfalls.
At almost the same moment our state was boasting of a $900 million cash surplus, one important sector of state government was encountering serious shortfalls.
 
Governor Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 91 to increase internet access across North Carolina including through a new Governor's Task Force on Connecting North Carolina.
Governor Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 91 to increase internet access across North Carolina including through a new Governor's Task Force on Connecting North Carolina.
 
Shawn and Cindy Weeks would like nothing more than to move
 
Despite repeated stern warnings from state Treasurer Dale Folwell, legislation adding $3 billion in state debt for unspecified transportation projects flew through House and Senate committees with bipartisan support
Despite repeated stern warnings from state Treasurer Dale Folwell, legislation adding $3 billion in state debt for unspecified transportation projects flew through House and Senate committees with bipartisan support
 
The city of Charlotte really wants to build a streetcar line. Queen City taxpayers probably will have to dig a bit deeper to pay for it, though, as construction bids have come in over 30 percent above projections.
The city of Charlotte really wants to build a streetcar line. Queen City taxpayers probably will have to dig a bit deeper to pay for it, though, as construction bids have come in over 30 percent above projections.
 
In 2015, the city of Raleigh spent $4.62 million on on-road bikeways. Between 2009 and 2015, Raleigh grew its bikeways from 73 miles to 179 miles
In 2015, the city of Raleigh spent $4.62 million on on-road bikeways. Between 2009 and 2015, Raleigh grew its bikeways from 73 miles to 179 miles
 
An absurd observation on why profiling is a possible solution to identifying terrorist or rocks or shrimp.
An absurd observation on why profiling is a possible solution to identifying terrorist or rocks or shrimp.
 
The state's controversial Map Act could be coming to an end, as the House on Wednesday adopted a bill placing a one-year moratorium on any new corridor maps from being filed under the act
The state's controversial Map Act could be coming to an end, as the House on Wednesday adopted a bill placing a one-year moratorium on any new corridor maps from being filed under the act
 
Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 that five key projects in Senate District 1 will be completed sooner as a result of major transportation funding reforms passed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2015.
Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 that five key projects in Senate District 1 will be completed sooner as a result of major transportation funding reforms passed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2015.
 
Despite widespread vocal opposition from area business leaders and residents, Gov. Pat McCrory and North Carolina Department of Transportation officials maintain it is too late for the state to scrap the controversial 26-mile Interstate 77 tolling project between Charlotte and Mooresville in favor o
Despite widespread vocal opposition from area business leaders and residents, Gov. Pat McCrory and North Carolina Department of Transportation officials maintain it is too late for the state to scrap the controversial 26-mile Interstate 77 tolling project between Charlotte and Mooresville in favor o
 
When the framers of our state’s Constitution were assigning duties and responsibilities to the various branches of government they wisely delegated to the voters decision-making responsibility for should government incurring debt.
When the framers of our state’s Constitution were assigning duties and responsibilities to the various branches of government they wisely delegated to the voters decision-making responsibility for should government incurring debt.
 
Full-scale repeal offers the only solution for N.C. legislators to fix all problems tied to the state's Map Act. That's the conclusion of a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
Full-scale repeal offers the only solution for N.C. legislators to fix all problems tied to the state's Map Act. That's the conclusion of a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
Maintaining a strong transportation system is crucial to preserving a growing and productive economy.
Maintaining a strong transportation system is crucial to preserving a growing and productive economy.
 
Leaders have been telling us for more than a decade. We want the rest of the story, specifically how are we going to pay for them.
Leaders have been telling us for more than a decade. We want the rest of the story, specifically how are we going to pay for them.
 
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the honorables - and, in some cases, we are using that term veeeeeeeerrrrrry loosely - are back in town ready to run your life and spend your money.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the honorables - and, in some cases, we are using that term veeeeeeeerrrrrry loosely - are back in town ready to run your life and spend your money.
 
The Map Act is "like a drug" for the N.C. Department of Transportation, allowing the department to limit development and other uses of targeted properties until the time and price are right for DOT acquisition.
The Map Act is "like a drug" for the N.C. Department of Transportation, allowing the department to limit development and other uses of targeted properties until the time and price are right for DOT acquisition.
 
Fiscal conservatives tend to look askance at large issuances of public debt. In this sentiment, they are in good company. "I go on the principle that a public debt is a public curse," wrote James Madison, "and in a Republican Government a greater curse than any other." His mentor and friend...
Fiscal conservatives tend to look askance at large issuances of public debt. In this sentiment, they are in good company. "I go on the principle that a public debt is a public curse," wrote James Madison, "and in a Republican Government a greater curse than any other." His mentor and friend...
 
A new "public-private partnership" in North Carolina appears to put hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars at risk while guaranteeing profit for a company that has run into trouble in other states.
A new "public-private partnership" in North Carolina appears to put hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars at risk while guaranteeing profit for a company that has run into trouble in other states.
 
"Gloom, despair, and agony on me," sang the corn-pone troubadours of "Hee Haw," TV's long-running variety show. "Deep, dark depression, excessive misery. If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me."
"Gloom, despair, and agony on me," sang the corn-pone troubadours of "Hee Haw," TV's long-running variety show. "Deep, dark depression, excessive misery. If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me."
 
Guess what? Evidence is suggesting that toll road projects - like the one proposed for I-77 in Mecklenburg County - may not be the budgetary magic bullet that the state bureaucracy is hoping for. ABC NewsChannel 11 has the story.
Guess what? Evidence is suggesting that toll road projects - like the one proposed for I-77 in Mecklenburg County - may not be the budgetary magic bullet that the state bureaucracy is hoping for. ABC NewsChannel 11 has the story.
 
In April, the McCrory administration outlined a new state transportation policy. While as always, the devil is in the details, this plan is a welcome
In April, the McCrory administration outlined a new state transportation policy. While as always, the devil is in the details, this plan is a welcome
 
I'm a strong advocate for the user-pays principle in transportation. As much as possible, those who use a particular asset - be it roads, airports, seaports, or...
I'm a strong advocate for the user-pays principle in transportation. As much as possible, those who use a particular asset - be it roads, airports, seaports, or...
 
North Carolina legislators seriously talked up tolls on I-95 in 2011 and 2012, but that idea got shot down by Renee Ellmers, Mike McIntyre, a number of legislators with districts along the interstate thoroughfare, and a huge outcry from the citizenry.
North Carolina legislators seriously talked up tolls on I-95 in 2011 and 2012, but that idea got shot down by Renee Ellmers, Mike McIntyre, a number of legislators with districts along the interstate thoroughfare, and a huge outcry from the citizenry.
 
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