Seriously. WHY BOTHER continuing to vote GOP?
In Raleigh, we’ve got ethical lapses galore. Our GOP majority is coming up with new ways to grow government’s influence — and make money off of the bureaucracy — that
Continue readingIn Raleigh, we’ve got ethical lapses galore. Our GOP majority is coming up with new ways to grow government’s influence — and make money off of the bureaucracy — that
Continue readingFor those of you sold on the concept of former state Rep. Mike Hager as some kind of principled, rock-ribbed conservative — think again. Hager established quite a record
Continue readingRobbie Ferris and the folks at First Floor Energy Positive are getting another crack at the public cash trough. With former House majority leader Mike Hager leading the lobbying effort
Continue readingLet’s see. The GOP still controls state government. They still dominate the UNC governing boards. Their appointee, Margaret Spellings, is STILL president. So, what is the deal with creating positions
Continue readingSo sayeth the honorables on Jones Street: […] The bill has been championed by Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and Republican lawmakers. It would require the UNC Board of Governors
Continue readingLast session’s SB554 had all of the elements of pure political sketchiness: subsidies for solar energy, legislation tailored to meet the needs of very specific business interests, and key legislator
Continue readingIt’s beginning to sound like the thuggery and intimidation tactics in the North Carolina House are reaching depths not seen since the Jim Black-Richard Morgan days of puppies, rainbows and
Continue readingI swear these people on Jones Street have lost their freaking minds. Thanks to my dad’s job, my family moved all over the country and the world. One of our
Continue readingRaleigh is quite impressed with the “tier” method of doling out cash. For those who don’t know, every county in the state is ranked either 1,2, or 3. A ranking
Continue readingIt sure looks like it. And if so, that would be very interesting to Moore County’s burgeoning craft beer industry. Here’s The John Locke Foundation: The clock ran out before
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