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Perhaps it is time North Carolina consider joining the 26 other states that allow citizen-initiated ballot referendums, where a specified number of signatures can request a direct vote of the people, effectively circumventing the legislatur
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Thinking through what to do with NC 12, arguably the most expensive road in our state.
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Campbell predicts that despite all the forecasts, we’re not expecting another “Blue Wave” election like we witnessed in 2018; maybe more of a blue ripple.
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According to the Education Law Center’s December 2025 report, Making the Grade, our state ranked 50th in per pupil funding at $12,193. We formerly thanked God for Mississippi, but even they spend $13,559. Virginia clocks in at $15,815 and South Carolina spends $17,698.
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The constitutional amendments on North Carolinians’ ballot on November 3 promise to lower taxes. The author warns that they are really about a tax break for the wealthy — not for you.
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The writer discusses the need for men to have the willingness to step into difficult situations, to lead by example, and to create safer environments for women.
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The writer posits that the amendments may be popular but are not necessarily good public policy.
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Amateur college athletics is clearly out of control and we would hope University System leaders could make some sensible reforms.
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North Carolina data center proposals are rousing many to take on local battles across ideological and partisan lines in communities across the state.
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Campbell says, "we believe in competition and nowhere could competition be put to better use than in healthcare."
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There is a longstanding war between the commercial and recreational sport interests, with each accusing the other of overfishing our waters. But while they disagreed and argued our fisheries dwindled.
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The writer questions a special provision in the state budget that allows children to leave school for religious instruction during the school day.