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The troubling philosophy behind Gov. Stein’s economic plan
Stein’s new economic plan has some useful ideas, but its core assumption is wrong
May 29
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Andrew Dunn
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Ranking the proposed N.C. constitutional amendments
Five proposed amendments are moving through Raleigh, but not all of them belong in the state constitution.
May 20
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Andrew Dunn
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The millionaire surtax idea comes to N.C.
It will not pass here anytime soon, but conservatives should still explain why it backfires.
May 19
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Andrew Dunn
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Why I'm on the fence about another income tax rate cap
I like lower taxes. I also like keeping future N.C. leaders out of a fiscal box they may regret
May 14
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Andrew Dunn
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Sam Page's learning curve is showing
His school choice comments were concerning, but they look more like a rookie mistake than a fully formed governing philosophy.
May 5
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Andrew Dunn
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3
Executive offices matter. Teacher recruitment shows why
North Carolina can’t recruit teachers while its own leaders talk the profession into decline.
Apr 29
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Andrew Dunn
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Freezing revaluations is the wrong fix
A moratorium would make the system less honest without solving the real problem.
Apr 24
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Andrew Dunn
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Helene relief became a slush fund for campus nonsense
A state audit found mental health money spent on rhino stress balls, succulents and guided bird walks. It’s time to claw back the rest.
Apr 21
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Andrew Dunn
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Why legalizing marijuana would make N.C. worse
Normalizing another psychoactive intoxicant would lower quality of life, not improve it.
Apr 17
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Andrew Dunn
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2
Leandro had to end. A ‘sound basic education’ still matters
Courts cannot build excellent schools. North Carolina still has to try
Apr 2
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Andrew Dunn
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Should the state invest in N.C. startups?
A Durham investment leader floated two startup support ideas for North Carolina. I’m skeptical of both, but let's discuss
Apr 2
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Andrew Dunn
2
1
Two things that stood out from Speaker Hall’s new interview
He offered the clearest public explanation yet of the House position on the budget and Medicaid.
Mar 29
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Andrew Dunn
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