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Early lessons of the developing Cal Cunningham scandal
The AP has now confirmed with Arlene Guzman Todd, that she and Cal Cunningham did in fact have an adulterous sexual affair. “The Army Reserve is investigating the matters ... Keep Reading
Pushback on Cooper’s church order prompts legislation to protect civil liberties during crisis
While not surprising, it's fascinating to watch sheriffs line up to say they won't enforce Gov. Roy Cooper's edicts when it comes to in-building church services. No sane sheriff ... Keep Reading
2020 set for epic end of decade battle for state Senate
In 2018 Republicans maintained their majority in the North Carolina State Senate by winning 29 seats to Democrats' 21. Democrats, however, broke the Republican supermajority in ... Keep Reading
How impeachment works in North Carolina
Many of us have that aunt (or uncle) who eagerly brings up the most controversial political topic she can think of at family gatherings over the holidays. That topic this year will ... Keep Reading
The 22 N.C. Legislative Races to Watch in 2016
With so many legislative contests already decided and so many others that appear to be sure things, we use the 2012 Civitas Partisan Index (CPI) to winnow down the key races to ... Keep Reading
Should Bureaucrats Get Kids’ Intimate Health Records?
The Center for Law and Freedom's Elliot Engstrom has written an important article about the state Senate's opportunity to rein in a process that raises troubling questions about ... Keep Reading
Budget Brinkmanship in Raleigh
The state House and Senate are headed for a showdown on the budget, Matt Caulder reports over at NC Capitol Connection. There's a $700 million gap between the chambers' spending ... Keep Reading
Senate Budget Is $700M Less than House Plan
The Senate's $21.47 billion budget, which represents a 2 percent increase over last year’s, comes in at about $700 million less than the House proposal passed last month, ... Keep Reading
Budget Plan Would Cut Taxes for Most
The state Senate leadership's budget plan is coming into clearer focus, and it's important to realize that its passage would mean the great majority of NC taxpayers will be able to ... Keep Reading
