Opinion
States Take the Wheel
The long-term solution for transportation needs in America is to shift transportation decisions and funding away from the federal government and to the states.
Opinion
Setting Limits for State Spending Growth
It’s important to place government spending numbers in the proper context.
Opinion
Supporting Freedom Through Federalism
States can take more steps to limit the negative impact of federal government overreach.
Opinion
Federally Owned Land and N.C. Counties
Excessive federal government ownership of land limits western states and western North Carolina.
Opinion
Incentives, Economic Development, and N.C.’s Future
The governor and leading lawmakers have staked out different positions on the best way to encourage economic growth and prosperity.
Opinion
Examining the Governor’s Budget
Gov. Pat McCrory’s budget team offers some praiseworthy ideas, but there are also some discouraging choices.
Opinion
Building a Better Budget Process
The McCrory administration wants performance- and program-based measures in its next spending plan.
Opinion
Crafting Better Education Laws
It makes sense for the N.C. House and Senate to split up committees overseeing public schools, community colleges, and universities.
Opinion
How Does N.C. Pay For Government?
Government needs tax revenue, but officials need to remember that excessive tax rates can stunt the economic growth that produces that revenue.
Opinion
Work Under Way For Next N.C. Budget
Gov. McCrory should face fewer surprises as he has full control over the new budget cycle.
Opinion
Work Starts for Next N.C. Budget Process
While lawmakers are unlikely to take a budget vote before June, development of budget proposals is under way.
Opinion
Funding Health Care in the N.C. Budget
Despite all the attention paid to education spending, health and human services grab a larger piece of the state budget pie.
