by Thomas Mills | Sep 21, 2015 | Budget, Editor's Blog, Tax Reform |
Well, now we know what’s holding back North Carolina’s economy. It’s those damn poor people hoarding all that money and demanding too many services. Thank goodness the Republicans in the General Assembly are there to make sure they pry it loose and get it back its...
by Thomas Mills | Sep 18, 2015 | Budget, Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA |
After nine months of muddling around Raleigh, bringing more bad headlines to the state, the legislature finally passed its budget. Now, we better buckle our seat belts. The real mischief is about to begin. Legislative leaders say they will adjourn on September 30....
by Thomas Mills | Sep 17, 2015 | Budget, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
The budget is out and the impacts are becoming clear. The party that complains about the redistribution of wealth is continuing to redistribute wealth. Instead of shifting resources from those who have them to those that don’t, they are again reaching into the pockets...
by Alexander H. Jones | Sep 13, 2015 | Education, Politics |
The “Margiotta School Board” was a disaster for Wake County. A handful of wingnuts, elected in a low-turnout race by other wingnuts, managed to embarrass the County and hurt children. The diverse schools they resent so much are crucial. Thus, it‘s...
by Thomas Mills | Sep 11, 2015 | Editor's Blog, Gay Marriage |
Well, if we ever needed proof that the law to allow magistrates to opt out of marrying gay and lesbian couples is discriminatory, we’ve got it. All of the magistrates in McDowell County have opted out. That’s a clear signal from the government of McDowell that if...
by John Wynne | Sep 3, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Economy, Features, NC Politics, NCGOP |
Dr. Robert Weltzin, a chiropractor in North Raleigh, has never held elective office but he’s not a rookie candidate. Two years ago, he ran against incumbent mayor Nancy McFarlane and managed a meager 18% of the vote. Now, his campaign is ready for a rematch and...
