They say people vote with their feet. If that’s the case, the steady increase of students into local charter schools and home schools should not go unnoticed – by educators or ... Keep Reading
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Center for Law and Freedom Litigation Update
The Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) is a conservative public interest law firm housed within the Civitas Institute. Founded in early 2015, we provide free legal representation to ... Keep Reading
How Counties can Help Fight Illegal Immigration
NC Capitol Connection continues its look at sanctuary cities by highlighting a program that gives counties added authority to deal with illegal immigration. ... Keep Reading
Raleigh Mayor: More Taxes Likely
“Raleigh’s at a moment in time when the potential is unlimited,” said Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane to a local Rotary Club this week. Apparently, that unlimited potential is ... Keep Reading
Wake School Estimates Must Be Double-Checked
Before Wake County asks taxpayers to pay for more buildings, the school system needs to ensure its population estimates are accurate. In October 2013, Wake County voters ... Keep Reading
Wake County Taxpayers Need to Brace Themselves for Light Rail Tax Hikes
Last night at the taxpayer-funded Raleigh Convention Center, some taxpayer-funded consultants made a presentation to sell area residents on a taxpayer-funded transit scheme that ... Keep Reading
N&O to New Wake Board: Voters Want More Central Planning and Tax Hikes
Yesterday's N&O included this editorial written to give advice to the new Wake County Board of Commissioners. To nobody's surprise, the advice includes more central planning ... Keep Reading
You Lose If Mudcats Grab $1.5M Scoreboard
What would you say to an investment adviser who said, “I want you to invest some money in a failing enterprise”? Especially if she added, “You’ve already put a bunch of money into ... Keep Reading
Wake County Sheriff Speaks Up On Mental Health
The sheriff of Wake County, Donnie Harrison, has over 46 years’ experience in law enforcement. He is responsible for safeguarding one of the largest jurisdictions in the state of ... Keep Reading
Small Minority of Wake Voters Impose Tax Hike on County
Yesterday a small minority of Wake County voters approved a tax increase on all property owners, by approving additional county debt that will total more than $1 billion of ... Keep Reading
