Tariffs would hit NC’s economy hard

Instead of leaning into protectionism, North Carolina and the nation would benefit from trade policies that enhance competitiveness and encourage growth.

Proposals to tax unrealized gains would hit NC’s economy hard

For companies and investors, especially those driving growth in RTP’s startup scene and Charlotte’s banking sector, this kind of tax would discourage long-term investment, stifle innovation, and create unnecessary market volatility.

New era of urbanization in NC to have profound impact on 2024 elections and beyond

Rather than viewing urbanization as a threat, conservatives should embrace it as an opportunity — focusing on issues like housing, infrastructure, school choice, and public safety that can broaden their urban appeal.

An urgent call to revitalize Winston-Salem’s declining corporate landscape

Winston-Salem’s potential for a comeback is immense, but it requires bold leadership, a clear vision, and a commitment to proactive economic development.

The NAR settlement: A new era for NC realtors and homebuyers

At the heart of this settlement lies a fundamental shift towards true free-market principles.

Reforming NC’s construction plan review process is necessary for efficiency and growth

Rep. Jeff Zenger's bill promises to bring much-needed reforms to the state’s construction and development industry.

Greensboro should take 1% prepared-food tax off the menu

In her recent State of the City address for 2024, Mayor Nancy Vaughn of Greensboro put forward a bold proposal: a citywide 1% prepared-food tax. The rationale behind this initiative, according to Vaughn, is to inject much-needed revenue into the community, with estimates suggesting a minimum influx of $20 million. While on the surface, this...

The political odyssey of Mark Walker

In the tumultuous landscape of American politics, few stories encapsulate the complexities of ambition, loyalty, and democracy quite like that of former Congressman Mark Walker, a Triad-area Republican who just declined to pursue a runoff in the NC-6 congressional race. Walker’s political odyssey began in 2014, when he emerged as a dark-horse candidate in North...

NC congressional delegation should demand balanced-budget amendment

As the United States grapples with a staggering national debt surpassing $34 trillion, which grows by further trillions every year, it’s imperative to address the root cause of this fiscal irresponsibility. Over the past century, we’ve witnessed a concerning trajectory, with the federal debt ballooning from $403 billion in 1923 to a staggering $33.17 trillion...

2024 primaries are important crossroads for GOP

In recent years, the Republican Party has found itself at a crossroads, torn between traditional conservative values and the rising tide of populism. Nowhere is this conflict more evident than in North Carolina, where the battle for the soul of the GOP has profound implications for both the state and the nation as a whole....

Congress should follow NC’s lead on long-term fiscal stewardship

Congressional leaders have once again narrowly averted a government shutdown by passing a short term spending bill to fund government through March. Undoubtedly most political insiders and pundits are familiar with this reoccurring dance. The perpetual reliance on short-term funding bills not only reveals deep partisan divisions but also highlights the inability of Congress to...

OPINIÓN: La nueva propuesta federal perjudicará a las familias y pequeñas empresas de Carolina del Norte que pagan sus facturas a tiempo

Como alguien que ha enseñado conocimientos financieros en todo el estado de Tar Heel, sé que las familias y las pequeñas empresas de Carolina del Norte están haciendo todo lo posible para pagar las facturas a tiempo, incluso cuando los precios siguen subiendo. Lamentablemente, una nueva propuesta de los reguladores federales de Washington pronto podría...