Opinion: The Dystopian Nightmare Of Parents Choosing Their Child’s School
By David Larson Opinion Editor, Carolina Journal
Last week, Republicans held a news conference, with both state House and Senate sponsors of a bill, named...
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...
Opinion: Federal Budget Crisis Will Hit State
By John Hood
RALEIGH — I started writing my column for North Carolina newspapers in 1986. From the start, I resolved to focus primarily...
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: Spend Now, Reap Benefits Later
By John Hood
RALEIGH — When the North Carolina House of Representatives approved its state budget plan a couple of weeks ago, the proposed...
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...
Opinion: Blue Cross Bill Makes Good Sense
By John Hood
RALEIGH — How often do the majority and minority leaders of any legislative chamber in America agree on a significant policy...
