The IRS scandal is blowing up bigger every hour, but it's important to remember why it's important to rein in the government. Take the Cary man who says he was harassed by the ... Keep Reading
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Lawmakers, Aides may Get Obamacare Exemption
The North Carolina legislature and the governor took some heat for trying to exempt the state from parts of Obamacare, including the much-hyped exchanges. It turns out our ... Keep Reading
Shunning the Obamacare Nightmare
Nearly every day brings a new story that indicates Obamacare will be a horror show. Liberals whined when the legislature and the governor refused to expand Medicaid and set up ... Keep Reading
Facing Up to Fed Funny Money
February 2013 might -- might -- signal a real watershed in NC history. The legislature and governor seem to be willing to face the fact that many government programs are based on ... Keep Reading
McCrory Statement: NC Should Not Expand Medicaid or Set up Exchange
Gov. McCrory's office this morning issued a statement asserting the administration's belief that North Carolina should not expand its Medicaid program per Obamacare nor establish a ... Keep Reading
Obamacare’s Diminishing Returns
Most pundits and politicians have already given up on the idea that Obamacare will actually lower costs and increase quality of healthcare. One study reported by Politico suggests ... Keep Reading
Berger Sees Good Odds for Tax Reform, Voter Photo ID
NC Senate president pro tempore Phil Berger laid out an agenda for the upcoming session at a press conference this morning. My take: NC residents can expect to see some form of ... Keep Reading
Some Explanation on Partnership Exchanges
On November 15th, Governor Perdue announced that North Carolina would pursue a hybrid State-Federal exchange in order to implement Obamacare. While that decision may still be ... Keep Reading
Gov Perdue Decides on State-Federal Health Exchange
Governor Bev Perdue today said it was her intent to form a state-federal partnership to run a health exchange under Obamacare. It was one of three choices, the others being a state ... Keep Reading
Deadline Extended for State Insurance Exchange Decision
One of the issues Governor-elect McCrory addressed in his press conference last week was the (then) Nov. 16 deadline looming for NC to make a decision regarding establishing a ... Keep Reading