Opinion: DOGE Can Learn From North Carolina
By John Hood RALEIGH — President-elect Donald Trump has tapped business leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up the Department of Government...
Opinion: North Carolina Must Compete For Nurses
By John Hood RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly has made our state a more attractive place to live, work, and do business...
You Decide: Is The Economy Passing Its Annual Evaluation?
By Mike Walden
Most of us — especially senior citizens like me — have a yearly medical evaluation. In fact, I just had mine,...
Opinion: Let’s Reform How We Pay Teachers
By John Hood RALEIGH — During the just-ended 2024 election campaign, candidates for offices such as governor, legislature, county commission, and state superintendent of...
You Decide: How Can Social Security Be Saved?
By Mike Walden My wife and I have been receiving monthly Social Security payments for several years. We also receive monthly payments from other...
Opinion: Which Is Wealthier: Germany Or North Carolina?
By John Hood RALEIGH — Although our state’s economy has grown faster than the national average over the past decade, not everyone has fared...
Opinion: Lawmakers Made Right Call On Relief
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the North Carolina General Assembly voted unanimously on October 24 to appropriate another $604 million for disaster relief,...
Opinion: When Carolina Ladies Made History
By John Hood RALEIGH — Over the next couple of years, you’ll hear a great deal about the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding.
In...
You Decide: Is Economic Growth Spreading In North Carolina?
By Mike Walden
North Carolina’s economy has been a powerhouse of growth in recent decades. The state has been recognized by several organizations as one...
Opinion: Why College Return-On-Investment Matters
By John Hood
RALEIGH — The University of North Carolina system enrolled more students this fall — about 248,000 — than ever before. But...
