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I was recently quoted in an article in the Carolina Journal that asked, “Are progressives strategically running in NC GOP primaries?” I noted that such occasional infiltrations are an inevitable…
Emma Schambach writes for the Martin Center about a new campaign from state officials involving student loans. Student debt isn’t necessarily always bad. For some, taking out the necessary amount…
The House State and Local Government Committee met this morning to consider the latest version of HB 431, FIBER NC, an act to foster infrastructure for broadband expansion and resources…
Budgets lay out priorities. Votes on the budget reflect priorities of lawmakers. The governor had his with a 2.3% increase in spending. The House passed a budget last week that…
On Saturday, House Republicans will decide who succeeds Senator-elect Thom Tillis. To make my prediction, I used an online Magic 8 Ball. Here is how it played out. John Blust…
Carolina Journal’s Barry Smith reports on action in the House yesterday that — thankfully — saw principle trump special interests and principled legislators refuse to return to the past. Twenty-eight…
Film incentives are a bad deal for North Carolina taxpayers. It’s bad public policy. Job creation is questionable and reports are misleading. It is inconsistent with positive tax reforms. Over…
The House Tax Reform plan was the main attraction in the House Finance Committee meeting this morning. Two amendments of particular interest were offered. Rep. Julia Howard (R-Iredell), a realtor…
Now the North Carolina Association of Educators is taking aim at more candidates endorsed by the North Carolina Association of Educators, including Rep. Bill Faison (D-Orange), Rep. William Wainwright (D-Craven),…
You still have time to cast your vote. Once those polls close, our cast of characters will try to update you on the important races on this year’s ballot. I’ll…