Commentary/Opinion
Case Pits NC Constitutional Right Against Local Zoning Restrictions
By Mitch Kokai North Carolina’s Supreme Court has focused more attention in recent years on economic rights. Multiple rulings have cited the state constitution’s protection of people’s right to the…
Budget Deal Sets Up A Busy Week
By John Hood RALEIGH — By Monday, June 15, the academic year will be over for colleges, universities, and most grade schools. Family trips and summertime sojourns will commence. Tourist…
Affordable Energy Fosters Economic Growth
By John Hood RALEIGH — As we compete with other states to attract companies, entrepreneurs, and families, North Carolina has many advantages. We have bountiful natural and human resources. Our…
You Decide: Is The U.S. Energy Independent?
By Mike Walden The Iran war has caused a worldwide shortage of oil, which has been translated into a shortage of all types of fuel, including gasoline for vehicles and…
When Cornwallis First Invaded Carolina
By John Hood RALEIGH — Most Americans know that George Washington was not only the first president elected under the United States Constitution but also the general placed in overall…
Good Riddance To Racial Gerrymandering
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the U.S. Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, placing stringent limitations on the use of race in drawing electoral districts,…
Survey Of N.C. Employers Provides Insights For Job Seekers
By Ben Coulter, Ed.D. If you’ve been looking for a job in North Carolina, or know someone who is, you’ve probably noticed it’s more difficult than in years past. That’s…
Opinion: Medicaid ‘Home Health’ Spending Needs A Closer Look
By David Larson Carolina Journal North Carolina’s governor and General Assembly are actively debating what final budget numbers should be for the next two years in the state. Should it…
Letter To The Editor: Benson Mayor Says Tough Budget Decisions Are Necessary
To the Citizens of Benson, I want to speak directly and candidly about the proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget and the concerns many of you have expressed.…
Voters Likely To Approve Tax Limitation
By John Hood RALEIGH — If Speaker Destin Hall and other leaders of the House of Representatives get their way — and I strongly suspect they will — voters will…
You Decide: Why Are Trailer Parks Disappearing?
By Mike Walden The term “housing affordability crisis” is commonly used today. It refers to the difficulty of homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers, being able to purchase a standard “stick-built” home.…
Keeping North Carolina Strong
By Governor Josh Stein North Carolinians have achieved a lot to make us proud. We’re the top state for business, economic development, and workforce development, and we announced more jobs…
