Taylor Holgate

Fearful of the impacts of another round of budget reductions, UNC officials have been working hard to convince the public and lawmakers about just how dire additional budget cuts ... Keep Reading

Do you know where your news comes from? You might not realize that much of the news you consume has been placed by public relations strategists.  Many of the news organizations ... Keep Reading

If you have ever been to the General Assembly you have probably noticed security is not as stringent as at other state buildings.  The Sergeant at Arms staff is there to keep the ... Keep Reading

There has been a big push at the national level to promote better nutrition and increase exercise for children.  There is nothing wrong with telling kids to eat better and play ... Keep Reading

North Carolina government has a serious problem with the way it looks at good ideas. Traditional state government logic holds that if a project, proposal, or idea is good or was ... Keep Reading

House Bill 349, Promote Green Roofs on Buildings, is just one more example of politicians using the “green” movement to disguise classic political game playing. It sounds good, but ... Keep Reading

Upon electing a new conservative majority in Raleigh, voters have high hopes for the end of the General Assembly’s “write a check and hope for the best” approach to economic ... Keep Reading

If you had an opportunity to solve one of North Carolina’s biggest problems which one would you pick? Most people would probably choose something like the multibillion dollar state ... Keep Reading

As a child did you dream of growing up to be a law breaker but were too scared to conquer your fears of committing more serious crimes like murder and robbery? If this sounds like ... Keep Reading

If you were worried that North Carolina legislators would run out of things to regulate, you can rest assured—barber poles are the latest and greatest regulatory target. Really, we ... Keep Reading