Choice Should Guide School Reopening
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — If you are among the minority of North Carolinians who haven’t supported the expansion of parental choice in education over...
Past Governors Budgeted More Carefully
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — As a fiscal conservative, I long for the days when North Carolina had responsible governors who responded to recessionary budget...
Social Security Matters – Will My Social Security Benefits Ever Stop?
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
Association of Mature American Citizens
Dear Rusty: Has someone who paid into Social Security for most of their...
You Decide: Will These Seven Predictions Come True In 2021?
By Dr. Mike Walden
It’s that time of year again for predictions about the upcoming year. In my case, of course, these will be forecasts...
School Board Soap Opera Continues
By Mark Lane
Just when I thought the citizens of Johnston County could have confidence in the work of the local school board, that confidence...
Bigger Government Isn’t The Answer
By JOHN HOOD
RALEIGH — Is it the job of government to make you happy? While it may seem like a straightforward question, there are...
Takeaways From The Senate Budget
By: Becki GrayThis week the Senate leadership presented the chamber’s state budget proposal. After a day or two of social media reaction and topline...
You Decide: Will Agribusiness Be A Dynamic Future Industry?
By Mike Walden
One of the big questions about our economy is what industries will lead it in the future. If asked, most people would...
You Decide: How Can We Fix The Labor Market?
By Mike Walden
There are several worries about today’s labor market.
The first is the ongoing “labor shortage.” The percentage of adults who are working or...
Opinion: Give Peace A Chance – On Trade
By John Hood RALEIGH — Former President Donald Trump has proposed an across-the-board tariff tax of 10% on all imports. How would such...
