Opinion
Jeff Jackson takes a stand for government inefficiency
Jeff Jackson and other Democratic AGs are using the judicial system to thwart DOGE's efforts, in effect standing up for bureaucratic unaccountability.
Opinion
Different names, same fight over separation of powers in NC government
A series of lawsuits titled Stein v. Hall could shape the relationship between North Carolina government's executive and legislative branches.
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IRS audit
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It’s time to modernize NC’s public-notice laws
The purpose of public notices is to reach as many people as possible, but the current process limits access instead of increasing it.
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Class is back in session
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Let’s change how the legislature works
North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall earned at least two rounds of bipartisan applause at the start of this year’s legislative session. One was for assuming his new leadership post. The other was for releasing a House calendar for the next six months, complete with specific deadlines and a pledge to “give you some certainty...
Opinion
Balance the federal budget Year 1
The question isn't whether we can afford to balance the budget immediately; it's whether we can afford not to.
Opinion
Want to reduce gun violence? Prosecute felons illegally possessing guns
Keeping guns out of the hands of violent felons would do more to prevent gun violence than anything else, but progressive DAs frequently drop these charges.
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Iconic local restaurants shuttering amid labor shortages, rising costs
The future of dining in every community is in the hands of consumers. Every time we choose where to eat, we're voting with our dollars.
Opinion
Show us the money: NC needs a searchable database for all state spending
While North Carolina has made strides in government transparency, many of its tools remain cumbersome, inaccessible, or incomplete, making it difficult for taxpayers to track how their money is spent. A truly accountable government requires a modern, user-friendly system that provides real-time financial data and ensures public oversight at every level.
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Tug of war
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NC’s path to financial sovereignty: Why a Bitcoin reserve matters
HB 92 is a historic and promising step in the right direction, yet we must go further with a Bitcoin reserve.
