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North Carolina students returning for the spring semester are facing a disconnected classroom environment, following a Jan. 1 state deadline that required all public school boards to enact strict bans on the use of smartphones and laptops during instructional time.
North Carolina students returning for the spring semester are facing a disconnected classroom environment, following a Jan. 1 state deadline that required all public school boards to enact strict bans on the use of smartphones and laptops during instructional time.
 
European Central Bank Executive Board Member Isabel Schnabel contended that monetary policy should be used to accelerate the “green transition” as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell asserted the opposite.
European Central Bank Executive Board Member Isabel Schnabel contended that monetary policy should be used to accelerate the “green transition” as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell asserted the opposite.
 
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank will refrain from advancing social policy, especially with respect to climate change.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank will refrain from advancing social policy, especially with respect to climate change.
 
The case for truly equal opportunity in higher education.
 
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania added majors last month relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as environmental, social, and governance factors for business (ESGB).
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania added majors last month relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as environmental, social, and governance factors for business (ESGB).
 
Bureaucratism is fundamentally anti-democratic and illiberal. Unelected bureaucrats, rather than elected legislator make decisions that greatly impact their fellow citizens.
Bureaucratism is fundamentally anti-democratic and illiberal. Unelected bureaucrats, rather than elected legislator make decisions that greatly impact their fellow citizens.
 
Only 43 percent of adults have a job, as inflation soars above 60 percent
Only 43 percent of adults have a job, as inflation soars above 60 percent
 
As explained in the previous installment in this series, the evidence clearly shows that police presence deters crime.
As explained in the previous installment in this series, the evidence clearly shows that police presence deters crime.
 
A far-left coalition of groups in North Carolina calling itself “NC United for Survival & Beyond” (NCUSB) is back again
A far-left coalition of groups in North Carolina calling itself “NC United for Survival & Beyond” (NCUSB) is back again
 
Homeschooling works. The roughly 2 million children who currently learn at home join a millennia-old practice supported by many government officials, scholars, college officials, and employers.
Homeschooling works. The roughly 2 million children who currently learn at home join a millennia-old practice supported by many government officials, scholars, college officials, and employers.
 
Andrés Guilarte was sitting in a university lecture when a fellow student began crying and choking. Tear gas was seeping through a classroom window.
Andrés Guilarte was sitting in a university lecture when a fellow student began crying and choking. Tear gas was seeping through a classroom window.
 
North Carolina's economy is in reasonably good shape. Over the past five years of available data, our state's employers have added 480,000 net new jobs, with our job-creation rate exceeding the national and Southeastern averages
North Carolina's economy is in reasonably good shape. Over the past five years of available data, our state's employers have added 480,000 net new jobs, with our job-creation rate exceeding the national and Southeastern averages
 
In his long-awaited book, George Mason University economist Bryan Caplan argues that "the education system is a waste of time and money." He is emphatically not against people learning skills and knowledge but argues that our current system of education does a poor job of that
In his long-awaited book, George Mason University economist Bryan Caplan argues that "the education system is a waste of time and money." He is emphatically not against people learning skills and knowledge but argues that our current system of education does a poor job of that
 
Former Harvard University president Derek Bok can't stop thinking and writing about higher education
Former Harvard University president Derek Bok can't stop thinking and writing about higher education
 
A report paid for by the N.C. Hospital Association and prepared by the Research Triangle Institute has, from an economics perspective, a number of flaws
A report paid for by the N.C. Hospital Association and prepared by the Research Triangle Institute has, from an economics perspective, a number of flaws
 
One of the inescapable consequences of writing a syndicated column on politics and public policy for nearly 30 years is that I am constantly told what I think and why I think it
One of the inescapable consequences of writing a syndicated column on politics and public policy for nearly 30 years is that I am constantly told what I think and why I think it
 
The higher education establishment is growing worried about privatization. Should the rest of us do the same
The higher education establishment is growing worried about privatization. Should the rest of us do the same
 
Freedom plays a critical role in boosting economic growth and personal income, including the incomes of the poorest members of society
Freedom plays a critical role in boosting economic growth and personal income, including the incomes of the poorest members of society
 
A new report, funded by the North Carolina Chamber Foundation, makes what the foundation and the report's authors at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education obviously believe to be a strong case for new spending on highway infrastructure in North Carolina. The title of the study...
A new report, funded by the North Carolina Chamber Foundation, makes what the foundation and the report's authors at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education obviously believe to be a strong case for new spending on highway infrastructure in North Carolina. The title of the study...
 
A new report, funded by the North Carolina Chamber Foundation, makes what the Foundation and the report's authors at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) obviously believe to be a strong case for new spending on highway infrastructure in North Carolina. The title of the...
A new report, funded by the North Carolina Chamber Foundation, makes what the Foundation and the report's authors at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) obviously believe to be a strong case for new spending on highway infrastructure in North Carolina. The title of the...
 
Our sources in the lower chamber on Jones Street tell us that the vote on the gas tax hike / "revenue stabilization" nonsense that passed the GOP-dominated Senate with flying colors will face much more drama in the House.
Our sources in the lower chamber on Jones Street tell us that the vote on the gas tax hike / "revenue stabilization" nonsense that passed the GOP-dominated Senate with flying colors will face much more drama in the House.
 
Wake County officials insist the launch of another mass transit study is not an attempt to find a friendlier outcome just one year after three transit consultants determined the market couldn’t bear the costs of light rail.
Wake County officials insist the launch of another mass transit study is not an attempt to find a friendlier outcome just one year after three transit consultants determined the market couldn’t bear the costs of light rail.
 
One of my favorite modern historians, the late Rufus Fears at the University of Oklahoma, was fond of saying that “ideas make history.”
One of my favorite modern historians, the late Rufus Fears at the University of Oklahoma, was fond of saying that “ideas make history.”
 
In February, Federal Communications Chairman Tom Wheeler declared that the North Carolina General Assembly had no authority to determine telecommunications policy in North Carolina.
In February, Federal Communications Chairman Tom Wheeler declared that the North Carolina General Assembly had no authority to determine telecommunications policy in North Carolina.
 
Assume North Carolina began a program to subsidize pyramid building, maybe because the population became convinced that pyramids had special healing powers and social benefits that would be spread to the entire population...
Assume North Carolina began a program to subsidize pyramid building, maybe because the population became convinced that pyramids had special healing powers and social benefits that would be spread to the entire population...
 
North Carolina conservatives have embraced parental choice and competition as indispensable elements of education reform for decades. Now that conservatives are in the majority in state government, you can expect more proposals to...
North Carolina conservatives have embraced parental choice and competition as indispensable elements of education reform for decades. Now that conservatives are in the majority in state government, you can expect more proposals to...
 
Any tax-reform bill that might move through the North Carolina General Assembly will address only state-level taxes. So the topic of my column today is unlikely to lead to any legislative action in the short run.
Any tax-reform bill that might move through the North Carolina General Assembly will address only state-level taxes. So the topic of my column today is unlikely to lead to any legislative action in the short run.
 
In the "better late than never" file, some North Carolina leaders might be rethinking one of their worst policy decisions in recent years.
In the "better late than never" file, some North Carolina leaders might be rethinking one of their worst policy decisions in recent years.
 
One of the most controversial issues in the past few years has been the growing role of the state in providing preschool opportunities to North Carolina children.
One of the most controversial issues in the past few years has been the growing role of the state in providing preschool opportunities to North Carolina children.
 
North Carolina could promote economic growth and wealth creation by replacing its existing personal income tax with a flat-rate consumed income tax.
North Carolina could promote economic growth and wealth creation by replacing its existing personal income tax with a flat-rate consumed income tax.
 
A great frame does more than beautify the art it surrounds; it touches an entire room adding elegance and personal style. Were here to help each and every customer create their perfect framing design. You will enjoy your finished piece daily as an exquisite addition to your home. This precious it...
A great frame does more than beautify the art it surrounds; it touches an entire room adding elegance and personal style. Were here to help each and every customer create their perfect framing design. You will enjoy your finished piece daily as an exquisite addition to your home. This precious it...
 
On August 4, a federal court in California struck down the gay marriage ban, popularly known as Proposition 8, and handed a victory to thousands of gays and lesbians.
On August 4, a federal court in California struck down the gay marriage ban, popularly known as Proposition 8, and handed a victory to thousands of gays and lesbians.
 
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