Opinion
Hospitals can’t win every policy battle
NC's hospitals — and their networks of physician practices, clinics, urgent cares, and other facilities they own or manage — are at the center of many policy disputes.
Opinion
Raise $14K salary for more representative NC legislature
Most in NC cannot afford to leave their main occupations for long stretches for only $13,951. And their employers probably don't want them to either.
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Kamala?
Opinion
Leandro’s end could open door to NC education reform
The end of a 32-year-old court fight over education funding could prompt new action from would-be reformers.
Opinion
Dominique Moody’s death demands answers and action from NC
A child does not remain in that kind of danger for that long unless institutions miss the need for deeper scrutiny.
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Helene recovery
Opinion
State isn’t prepared for bad times
NC has about 53 days worth of state spending in the bank — well below the national median of 92 days.
Opinion
Iryna Zarutska’s alleged killer not ready for trial?
The entire Western tradition of jurisprudence assumes law teaches by what it punishes and permits. So what is the American justice system teaching right now?
Opinion
Hospitals should battle in the marketplace, not the courtroom
Are there issues with Medicaid reimbursement rates hurting hospital bottom lines? Sure. But these costs should be out in the open so they can be dealt with honestly, not hidden behind monopoly schemes.
Opinion
Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered
It is to be remembered that the general government is not to be charged with the whole power of making and administering laws. Its jurisdiction is limited to certain enumerated objects
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Canceled!
Opinion
New NC schools data shows success sequence at work
The success sequence is regularly taught in many NC charter and private schools, but not in public schools, a gap that needs to be closed. Students from generational poverty often aren’t shown the path out.
