Category: Economy

Ted Budd a NO on debt ceiling bill

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I don’t know how much good it will do, but we now know HALF of our US Senate delegation is against this latest effort to raise the debt ceiling. Here’s

Medicaid expansion an ‘expensive’ proposition for NC charities

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Raleigh politicians, in their frenzy to pass a massive expansion of Medicaid, may have created a big mess for private charitable entities already providing discounted and free health care services

Causey: “The gloves are off.”

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Brant Clifton

“I’ve worked well with these guys – at least – since 2017. And now the gloves are off.” That’s NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on the current state of his

Mashburn preaches gospel truth on Medicaid expansion

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It should be worth your time to follow lieutenant governor candidate Allen Mashburn (R) on YouTube. He’s one of the few major political players out there actually trying to talk

“Common-sense conservative,” eh?

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Brant Clifton

*That sounds familiar. * (Masthead. *COUGH* Masthead.) Two young legislators – Ben Moss and Jon Hardister – are running for state labor commissioner. THIS got posted on Twitter: Interesting. Ben

Rep. Neal Jackson: More local control needed on school calendar

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Raleigh likes to sink their claws into every aspect of our lives. They even go as far as determining how many buses your community “needs” for transporting kids each school

Patrick McHenry and pro-ESG firms: “hating” their politics, but LOVING their cash

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It’s not exactly surprising for one of our “honorables” to say ONE thing in front of the media and /or the voters, and do ANOTHER thing outside the spotlight. But

Folwell: While economy & health care falter, hospital execs feed at public trough and prosper

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The hospital industry must be giddy. Their bought-and-paid for lackeys on Jones Street have put them one step closer to a HUUUGE influx of cash. Meanwhile, a new report by

Medicaid expanded: Once again, the special interests win.

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Again, is this another example of the *great things* a Republican majority brings us? They’ve sold us down the river on gun rights, energy, and now on health care and

Spending cuts BEFORE debt ceiling increase: Budd says YES. (NO Comment from Tillis.)

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It’s good to see our new senator siding with the likes of Mike Lee (R-Utah): Twenty-four Republican senators have signed a letter to President Joe Biden stating their opposition to raising