Tightening the belt

On affordability, deeds trump words

Most federal, state, and local policymakers are saying the right things about housing. Our leaders say want to make it easier for young people to purchase homes and older people to keep them. But are they doing enough to turn their words into deeds? To make housing more affordable, we need to build more of...

Davis outpaces challenger Buckhout in NC-1 fundraising

US Rep. Don Davis, D-NC1, 1st Quarter fundraising totals are almost double those of his challenger, Laurie Buckhout — about $1 million to $600,000.

Challenger Ager takes early lead in NC-11 fundraising over Edwards

NC-11 incumbent US Rep. Chuck Edwards trails Democratic challenger Jamie Ager in fundraising, according to Q1 reports.

After panel report, Stein calls for legalizing recreational marijuana

Stein says NC's "unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order." The legislature remains skeptical of legalization as an answer.