News
Kyndryl executive discusses plans to modernize NCDMV tech
An executive from the third-party vendor tasked with modernizing NCDMV's technological systems, speaks with Carolina Journal on what to expect.
Opinion
Poll highlights challenges for NC education reformers
Many North Carolina voters believe $13,100 is too little to spend on the average public school student. A plurality think teachers should be paid more regardless of the impact on student achievement.
Video
Carolina Journal’s Jeff Moore analyzes DAVE Act proposal for NC government efficiency
Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal deputy editor, discusses the state Senate’s proposed DAVE Act. It would give the state auditor more authority to root out government inefficiency. Moore offered these comments during the April 4, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
News
Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency introduced in NC Senate
Senate Republicans in North Carolina have introduced the DAVE Act. The bill requires each state agency to report to the DAVE on how the agency spends taxpayer funds and instructs Dave Boliek’s office to put together a report by the end of the year on which state agencies and jobs can be cut.
Opinion
Poll reminds NC of Trump’s unique place in American politics
Job approval numbers look better for the president than for two of his closest allies.
News
Trimming the fat: As federal debt soars, North Carolina leaders focus on cutting waste at the state level too
While the North Carolina per capita debt is $416 per person, Boliek explained, the per capita debt at the federal level is $106,000 per person. Boliek explained that efficiency measures at the federal government are not going to be in any way similar to the scale of efficiency that his office will be working to find in North Carolina.
Opinion
NC deserves its own DOGE to reduce inflated state budgets
NC can take a page from the ambitious cost-cutting playbook of the incoming Trump administration and its unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE."
News
Outdated? Flash drives and government transparency
The NCGA is upgrading public access to prior committee meetings. However, the step forward is to a flash drive.
Podcast
War On Education, Or War On The Truth?
Terry Stoops on the "war on education"; Beth Wood on concerns with N.C.'s contracting process; Dr. Megan Davies on N.C's preparations for Ebola; Clay Jackson on National Guard relationships around world; Sarah Curry on sales tax referenda on local ballots
Podcast
JLF’s John Hood Analyzes Gov. McCrory’s Priorities
John Hood on Gov. McCrory's priorities; Douglas Lindholm on tax reform; state senators debate unemployment insurance reform; Algenon Cash on fracking and energy; Rick Henderson on cancelled award ceremony for R.C. Soles
