During my weekly WTSB Friday interview, the talk turned from occupational licensing, tax cuts, and the shortage of NC Constitutions to something more fun – Valentine’s Day. Looking for something quick,…
If you were listening to Donna and me on WPTF this morning, here are the recipes I shared. And if you weren’t listening, I hope you enjoy them anyway! And…
Voters don’t like the direction the leadership is taking North Carolina. Republicans cut $500 Million from education. All the polls were flawed. Changes in the election laws suppressed votes. Democrats…
Almond Cherry Chocolate Clusters 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/2 Cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped – Dried cranberries are very good substitute here. 6 oz. dark chocolate – chips are…
Great conversation again with my friend Carl Lamm and all my WTSB friends this afternoon. Talking about the two big events this week – the federal government shutdown and the…
Politics and Policy. When do the two meet? This week we’ve seen the Governor veto two bills; one on e-verify and farm worker regulations and one on drug testing for…
I’ve had a worrisome week. Will we have enough teachers? How did the legislature do? Will lower tax rates matter? Are our voting laws out of line? What’s the status…
Thanks to all my colleagues at JLF for their dogged analysis of key issues from the legislative session this week. Well, okay! Wow! Really? That explains it! Thanks to Rick and Mitch…
When you just don’t want to think or talk about state government anymore and after all, it’s Friday afternoon. As promised to my friends listening to WTSB this afternoon and…
This Durham Herald-Sun article shows how Raleigh’s loss is Durham’s gain. City Council members Thomas Crowder and John Odom valiantly tried to guard the city gates, then hurled sour grapes…
Republicans and Democrats kicked off the Labor Day holiday with beginning state campaigning. The Rothenberg Political Report has the U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell, D-8th, vs. Republican Harold Johnson race as…
The Cook Political Report, the gold standard for national election analysis, has moved North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District race between incumbent Democrat Larry Kissell and Republican Harold Johnson into the…