Investing for a Better Future for All
The political debate about economic growth revolves around a couple of main arguments. Tax cuts versus a high-performing educational system. Read More
A Way Forward for Mental Health in Our State
When I’m in the public eye, I really try to focus on the public. As confusing as that sounds, I Read More
What Happens When We Don’t Have a State Budget?
Of all the ways political dysfunction is impacting North Carolina, one of the most frustrating is the inability of the Read More
Introducing the Safe Water Drinking Act
In recent years, many sources of North Carolinians’ drinking water have been polluted by coal ash, GenX, and other chemical Read More
We Must Protect Our Rural Communities. Help Me Do It.
In my experience, families and residents in Caswell County will come out in droves for a school event or a Read More
Budget Vote Fails the Integrity Test
I pride myself on being clear eyed about politics. To be honest, I love the tussle of the arena. But Read More
It’s time for another talk about race and schools
Last week, the NC House of Representatives debated a bill (SB295 Standards of Student Conduct) that would remove existing statutory Read More
North Carolina Needs a Better Budget
It has been over a month since the start of the new fiscal year on July 1st and North Carolina Read More
State Budget Update: An Impasse when Consensus is Within Reach
The General Assembly should be wrapping up its session for the year. Instead, we are at an impasse with no Read More