It’s becoming quite trendy to blame Republicans for the recent decision by Judge Howard Manning to decree that all at-risk children receive Pre-K services. GOP leadership in the ... Keep Reading
Judge’s Decision Leaves Pre-K in Chaotic Confusion
A recent ruling by Judge Howard Manning could bring sweeping changes to the childcare industry– mandating all children considered “at-risk” receive state-funded Pre-Kindergarten ... Keep Reading
New Maps Rankle Old Majority
So the maps are out, and not surprisingly, so are the hecklers. The General Assembly recently released the legislative redistricting maps that will be in place for the next ... Keep Reading
Smart Start Partnership Re-Awards Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Mismanaging Non-Profit
In a controversial decision that followed heated opposition by the public and alarming questions raised by the members of the board, Durham County’s Partnership for Children voted ... Keep Reading
GOP: Makes Good on Promises, More
The sun has set on North Carolina’s 2011 long session in the General Assembly, but pundits, analysts, and news media are still digesting the sweeping changes brought to the state ... Keep Reading
Should Voters Pick Justices Blindly?
‘Justice is Blind’, or so the saying goes, but should that adage also apply for electing justices? Believe it or not, our current system for electing judges in North Carolina ... Keep Reading
Perdue Vetoes, Fundraises on Bipartisan Budget
In a last-minute decision Sunday afternoon, Governor Perdue penned the first executive veto of a state budget in North Carolina’s history. This latest action comes on the heels of ... Keep Reading
Governor Perdue: A Rebel without a Cause
If 2011 goes down in North Carolina’s history books for anything, it won’t be for its amount of civil discourse. Leading up to a budget balancing finale, this legislative session ... Keep Reading
Senate Budget Cleans Out Smart Start Bureaucracy; Wins Approval From Early Childcare Providers
There isn’t much room on the state’s dole this year for government administrators earning more than the Governor herself. So it is without much surprise when the Senate targets the ... Keep Reading
Education Budget Breakdown
This year’s budget crunch brought varying proposals from the Governor, State Senate, and State House, each differing as to where and how deep the axe should fall on state ... Keep Reading
