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Lower taxes do attract key leaders

When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as “trickle-down economics,” I can understand their rhetorical intent. But the charge is silly on multiple levels — including the fact that every Democrat who ever serves in state or local office spends much time and effort trying to recruit business executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals to their communities....

John Hood
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North Carolina homeowners push back in hearing on request to hike insurance rates

Comments on the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s request for an average increase of 42% in homeowners’ insurance rates were heard Monday during a public comment forum both in person at the NC Department of Insurance and online.

Theresa Opeka
Opinion

Lower taxes attract key leaders

When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as “trickle-down economics,” I can understand their rhetorical intent. But the charge is silly on multiple levels — including the fact that every Democrat who ever serves in state or local office spends great time and effort to try to recruit business executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and high-value professionals to...

John Hood

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Promising to keep ‘foot on the pedal,’ Roper takes charge of UNC System

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information since its original publication.  Dr. William Roper has officially taken the helm of the University of North Carolina System.   UNC’s new interim president presented a welcome address Jan. 25 to the UNC Board of Governors, setting the tone for new leadership in the departure...

Kari Travis
Opinion

Racial references to blame for black graduation rates at N.C. State, not low aid

A collection of black student interest groups at North Carolina State University has graded the university on the subjects of enrollment and graduation of black students and recruitment of black faculty. The African-American Student Advisory Council, not surprisingly, gave the university mostly failing grades. In essence, the groups gave N.C. State low marks because the university doesn't discriminate enough in the way they want it to.

Jon Sanders