N.C. Senate Republicans promoted a pair of Daily Journal columns this week from John Locke Foundation President John Hood. One explained why boosting user fees for the state’s ferry system makes sense. The other outlined why a state budget that relies on nearly $3 billion in new taxes and federal borrowing makes no sense. In other news, OnlineCollegeDegreePrograms.com promoted a recent guest Daily Journal column from Karen Palasek, Director of Educational and Academic Programs. She discussed the factors influencing adults who return to college.