WUNC radio put together a rather eye-opening report last week about the importance of teacher pay. The purpose of the article — in the minds of the reporters and their
Continue readingIn Charlotte and Raleigh, leaders are trying to raise property taxes in order to finance teacher pay raises. There is NO money available right now to pay for those raises,
Continue readingI swear, I truly believe this year’s Senate race will set a new world record for face-palms and the use of the #smh hashtag. The Republican establishment is running like
Continue readingWell, the honorables are back at it on Jones Street for the so-called “short session.” So, we thought it would be fun to check out their agenda for this week. House
Continue readingNational political pundit Taegan Goddard devoted some column inches recently to “the dean of North Carolina politics” Rob Christensen. Being called “the dean” isn’t necessarily suggesting excellence in your
Continue readingWe’re helpful folks around here. When political types struggle, we like to step up and help them set things right. College names can be confusing. My alma mater, The George
Continue readingCongressman Mike McIntyre made a big announcement today. He’s coming back home after 18 years in DC. A 2014 reelection was looking tough in his new GOP-leaning district.
Continue readingWe’ve got it pretty good here in Moore County. One of the lowest tax rates (and crime rates) in North Carolina. World-class golf courses. Lots of great dining and shopping.
Continue readingMcClatchy has been writing gleefully about Attorney General Roy Cooper’s criticisms of the GOP-dominated legislature and Governor Pat McCrory. Apparently, ol’ Roy is miffed that Gov. Pat
Continue readingWe just went through a bit of drama getting a state budget agreement that increased spending and cut taxes. Now, word comes that Gov. McCrory’s commerce secretary
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