Opinion: Courts Do Have Role In Redistricting
By John Hood
RALEIGH — When the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its latest redistricting decision on April 28, both angry Democrats and triumphant...
You Decide: Will WFH And AI Help Or Harm Us?
By Mike Walden
Most of us are prone to shortening names. Wolfpack becomes “Pack,” Tarheels are “Heels” and the NHL “Hurricanes” are called “Canes.”...
Opinion: Strike A Better Balance On Housing
By John Hood
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly is bustling with activity. Lawmakers are considering a dramatic increase in parental control over...
Opinion: Lawmakers Propose Electing State School Board
By John Hood
RALEIGH — Does North Carolina’s governance system for public schools need a radical overhaul? That’s what some state lawmakers are proposing....
Opinion: North Carolina Ranks High In Roads
By John Hood
RALEIGH — North Carolina can add another item to its crowded shelf of accolades: according to a newly updated study, our...
You Decide: How Does North Carolina Compare On Taxes?
By Mike Walden
A couple of days ago my wife heard an enthusiastic “Yippee!” from my home office. “What was that for?” she asked....
Opinion: Suburban Surge Drove GOP Success
By John Hood
RALEIGH — North Carolina has long been a political battleground — but the shape of that battlefield has changed significantly over...
Opinion: Few Institutions Inspire Public Trust
By John Hood
RALEIGH — The three most-trusted social institutions in North Carolina are the military, the police, and small business. Make of that...
You Decide: What Makes North Carolina Popular?
By Mike Walden
Almost every week we see another positive comment or ranking about the North Carolina economy. For example, recently North Carolina surpassed 5...
You Decide: Where’s The Job Market Headed?
By Mike Walden
Jobs are a crucial part – some would say “the” crucial part — of the economy. People take jobs to earn money....
