State and national blogs have been all abuzz with headlines referencing U.S. Sen. Richard Burr's (R-NC) potential vulnerability citing new polling information released by Civitas ... Keep Reading
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Strategy Forgets to Mention its Main Points
A communication strategy aimed to educate the populous on how to avoid spreading H1N1 influenza cost taxpayers over $500,000. The means: radio and television advertisements created ... Keep Reading
Federal Health Care “Reform” Proposal Would Add $600 Million to N.C.’s Already Strained Budget
North Carolina’s state budget is already at the breaking point. In order to “balance” the current year’s spending plan, lawmakers grasped at a patchwork ... Keep Reading
Legislature Slashes Sentences for Murderers and Rapists
North Carolina lawmakers seem more concerned with saving a few dollars than keeping those charged with rape, murder or many other felonious crimes in prison. Thanks to a new set ... Keep Reading
State Auditor Beth Wood Ignored Law on State Reimbursement
During the last few months State Auditor Beth Wood has found herself involved in several incidents that have raised questions about her judgment and professionalism. Allegations ... Keep Reading
Is Golden LEAF Necessary?
Executive Summary Why does Golden LEAF exist? This question is not poised in a legal context. Rather it is meant to discern whether the organization offers any unique benefits to ... Keep Reading
Market, Uninsured Affected by Government-Imposed Mandates
One major factor clearly contributing to higher health care costs is state-level mandates. These mandates, a requirement by the government, as well as laws and regulations ... Keep Reading
During Recession, Family Budgets Go Down, State Spending Continues Up
The 2009-10 budget marks a continuation of North Carolina’s dysfunctional “spend and tax” cycle: when times are good the state dramatically increases spending. ... Keep Reading
NC Sheriffs Still Reporting Illegals
Despite recent efforts by the federal government to restrain local law enforcement from using the 287 (g) program to identify illegal aliens for deportation, North Carolina ... Keep Reading
More Open Seats for 2010
Seven additional seats in the General Assembly (three in the House, four in the Senate) have recently come open either through members retiring mid-term, or announcing they would ... Keep Reading
