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Congress can unleash NC’s economy
One single regulatory hurdle for RDU would have shaved years off construction of the project and had an incalculably positive economic impact.
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NC agencies must take responsibility for wrong-house raid
Courts have invented a network of overlapping immunity doctrines over the years that shield law enforcement agencies from accountability, killing any incentive for reform.
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Blust still wants to get the rules right
Regardless of who's in charge, one Guilford County lawmaker pushes for greater transparency and less concentration of power.
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Give me your…
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How many impossible things before breakfast?
These NC legislators think that if the embryo is outside the uterus that it has changed its nature and is no longer a human being.
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North Carolina needs better election audits
Where in state government would an independent election auditing unit be housed? The natural place is the Office of the State Auditor.
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Easter egg thief
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Why conservatives defend free enterprise
When conservatives advocate lower taxes and less regulation, their critics often retort that we’re just advancing the interest of business. That’s either a misunderstanding or a purposeful mischaracterization. I have nothing against the business sector — some of my best friends are business executives, to paraphrase the old rationalization — but what I and my...
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The stark reality of second chances in NC
Unlike corporate hiring managers, customers rarely ask small-business owners about their backgrounds, making entrepreneurship a good option for those with criminal records.
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A lot to like about Senate budget, but transparency would improve process
While there is much in this budget to praise, for the sake of public input and transparency, many are hoping future budgets see a bit more time for discussion and debate.
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Hope, work, and dignity: A reflection for Autism Awareness Month
From one dad’s heart — thank you to all who are building a world where every person, regardless of ability, has a place. You are changing lives.
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