Dumb Claims About Political Smarts
Education isn’t a major dividing line in politics at the moment, at least not in North Carolina. But age is.
The well-intentioned Read to Achieve law has spawned tears, tension, and tummy aches.
Electricity and fuel oil are significant inputs for many enterprises. Economies with affordable energy tend to be economies with higher rates of growth.
Will the main provisions of Obamacare be preserved? The question has already been answered. Even its namesake has found that impossible.
While some states hope to boost revenue collection substantially, adding to companies’ tax bills could prompt them to vote with their feet.
Parents want more, not fewer, alternatives to traditional district schools that fail too many students.
At least 90 percent of North Carolina students should possess at least basic skills in reading and math and a majority of our students should be proficient in both subjects.
Local governments are far too willing to believe ridiculous hype and outsized promises from economic developers.