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Inside the money race to replace Phil Berger
New financial reports reveal who has the money and flexibility to compete for Senate leader and protect the Republican supermajority.
23 hrs ago
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Andrew Dunn
How Ohio took N.C.’s business crown
Ohio’s edge came from shovel-ready sites. N.C.’s challenge is staying ready for the next big win.
Jul 13
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Andrew Dunn
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Why Whatley’s campaign shut the door on reporters
On the calculation behind shutting out unfriendly media, and why it can backfire.
Jul 10
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Andrew Dunn
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This was a strange bill for Gov. Stein to veto
House Bill 437 may not have been perfect. But it’s not obvious why this was the bill that finally drew a veto.
Jul 9
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Andrew Dunn
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I wrote a book about Pat McCrory
"The Change Agent" is available now
Jul 7
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Andrew Dunn
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The flag is not the problem
Americans are less divided over the flag than we think, but more uncertain about what patriotism asks of us.
Jul 2
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Andrew Dunn
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June 2026
6 low-key N.C. budget provisions worth your attention
Teacher raises and tax cuts get the headlines, but the fine print includes items about food stamp errors, vape shops, prediction markets and AI in…
Jun 30
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Andrew Dunn
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The right way for N.C. to chase Major League Baseball
The General Assembly should keep Raleigh’s MLB bid alive without rushing into a taxpayer commitment
Jun 30
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Andrew Dunn
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A quiet win for North Carolina’s legal system
N.C. became the first state to ban outside investors from bankrolling lawsuits for a cut of the winnings.
Jun 29
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Andrew Dunn
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N.C. is cutting food stamp errors, but they’re still too high
The state was one of the best in the country in reducing the error rate. Without a lot more improvement, N.C. will have a real budget problem
Jun 25
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Andrew Dunn
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Don’t blame Vickie Sawyer for this
The I-77 South fight has made the Senator a target. She’s not the one Charlotte should be mad at.
Jun 24
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Andrew Dunn
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My public comment on the N.C. House elections bill
Most of the bill is ordinary election administration. A few provisions deserve a closer look.
Jun 22
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Andrew Dunn
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