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From Carolina Journal: Since January 2016, the University of North Carolina system has had two “permanent” presidents and two interim leaders (including current Interim President Dr. Bill Roper). In recent…
You might not think of a teenager stuffing his face with chocolate cake when you hear the words “targeted tax incentives.” But Joe Coletti does make that mental connection. He…
People interested in reducing the incidence of chronic diseases and disabilities in North Carolina ought to take a closer look at direct primary care. Katherine Restrepo explains why during the…
N.C. Policy Watch reporter Billy Ball recently published a lengthy piece attacking former Charlotte mayor, charter school founder, and attorney Richard Vinroot for his one-page overview of charter school data…
Former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot, a pioneer in North Carolina’s public charter school movement, touts the value of competition in public education. Vinroot offered these comments during a Jan. 23,…
Here’s more information about the public announcement made today in Charlotte: A new coalition is being created to take on the challenge of ending gerrymandering in North Carolina. The coalition,…
Former Charlotte mayor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Vinroot and former Raleigh mayor (and possible future Democratic gubernatorial candidate) Charles Meeker join together at noon today in the Queen City.…
The UPoR has an article out about the city’s latest move in the ongoing debate over control of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The core issue: Sloppy bookkeeping and misfiled federal…
From the Charlotte Observer: When the General Assembly passed a law to transfer control of Charlotte’s airport from the city to an independent commission, legislators said their goal was to…
This time Anthony Foxx and Richard Vinroot sending a letter out in favor of the idea to selected community letters — and selected members of city council and the county…
• For the first time, Democratic firm Public Policy Polling finds Mitt Romney with a lead over Barack Obama in North Carolina. Also of interest (see page 9 of this…
What does Rick Santorum’s departure from the GOP presidential race mean for the May 8 primary in North Carolina? (Dome) The McCrory campaign reports raising $1 million this year (Dome)…