Commentary/Opinion
You Decide: How Important Is Income Inequality?
By Mike Walden Many of today’s debates about our society, public policy and politics are being driven by one factor,…
Social Security Matters: Should I Claim Spouse Benefits Now, Or My Own SS Benefit?
By Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) Foundation Social Security Advisor Dear Rusty: I am writing to get advice…
Op-Ed: Keeping Medicine Affordable For NC Families
What would you do if your medicine cost $1,300 a month and you just lost your job? This happened to…
Mass Production Can Ease Housing Woes
By John Hood RALEIGH — I agree with homebuilders, would-be homebuyers, business executives, trade associations, legislative leaders, and Gov. Josh…
Civic Education Extends Beyond Schools
By John Hood RALEIGH — We’ve played the music, shot the fireworks, and recited the opening lines of the Declaration…
EDITORIAL: When Commissioners Vote On Their Own Pay, Transparency Should Come First
By Mickey Lamm Editor, JoCoReport Johnston County commissioners were well within their legal authority to approve pay raises for themselves…
You Decide: How Good Is The Job Market?
By Mike Walden As a professional economist, I look at volumes of data to understand what is happening in the…
You Decide: What To Expect From The New Federal Reserve?
By Mike Walden We now officially have a new chair of the Federal Reserve (the Fed), Kevin Warsh. Mr. Warsh…
Cost Curve Bends, But Not Enough
By John Hood RALEIGH — When it comes to health-care inflation — a major burden for households and businesses as…
Federal Crash Will Hurt North Carolinians
By John Hood RALEIGH — America’s ship of state is huge, ornate, cluttered, and bound for calamity. Will North Carolinians…
