State Shouldn’t Play Favorites
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — With hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians out of work and millions fearful about their futures, state and local policymakers...
Spy And Statesman Fought For Freedom
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — Whether Democrat Yvonne Holley or Republican Mark Robinson wins the 2020 race for lieutenant governor, North Carolinians will be electing...
Democrats May Fall Just Short
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — Of all the important electoral contests on North Carolina’s ballot, our General Assembly races will be among the most consequential.
The...
Compensate Victims Of Regulation
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — As of November, North Carolina’s state government has some $4 billion in unreserved cash in its General Fund, plus well...
A Delayed Resignation: Johnston County Has A Continued Out Of Control, Lawless Board Of...
By: Michelle Antoine
The resignation of Johnston County Board of Education (JCBOE) member Tracie Zukowski came as a surprise to some County residents this past...
You Decide: How Long Will North Carolina’s Recovery Take?
By Dr. Mike Walden
I usually pepper my public presentations with some humor. After all, even I know economics can be a rather dull and dry...
State Reserves May Not Be Enough
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s state government began its 2020-21 fiscal year with $1.5 billion in cash left over from last year plus...
Social Security Matters – About “Registering” For Social Security & Medicare
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Association of Mature American Citizens
Ask Rusty – About “Registering” for Social Security & Medicare
Dear Rusty: I have...
Social Security Matters – About Repaying Social Security Money Taken By Politicians
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Association of Mature American Citizens
Ask Rusty – About Repaying Social Security Money Taken by Politicians
Dear Rusty: It...
Picking Winners Is For Losers
By JOHN HOODRALEIGH — When it comes to giving out business incentives, you won’t find North Carolina at the top of the list. Don’t...