by Thomas Mills | Mar 31, 2015 | Economic Development, Editor's Blog, LGBT Rights |
On the front page of the News & Observer this morning the headline reads, “N.C. to debate religion bill.” To the left of that story is a summary of a story on page 6A that reads, “N.C. could be in running for Volvo plant.” The two stories explain why Governor Pat...
by Alexander H. Jones | Mar 28, 2015 | NC Politics, Tax Reform |
Is there a more blatant hypocrite in the Senate than Harry Brown? That a man known for his grim determination to cut Medicaid eligibility would pose as the poor man’s champion is galling enough. Worse still would be if, as the sales tax debate progresses, he is able...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 18, 2015 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, Tax Reform |
I’m so glad that Republicans are finally embracing redistribution of wealth. Sen. Harry Brown (R-Onslow) has proposed a new formula for doling out sales tax money that would take from the rich counties and give it to the poor. I wish they felt the same way about...
by Thomas Mills | Feb 4, 2015 | Editor's Blog, NCGA |
Yesterday, a bi-partisan group of house members unveiled two plans to reform the redistricting process. One proposal would have legislative staff draw districts that would then be voted on by the legislature. The other would set up an independent commission appointed...
by Alexander H. Jones | Aug 1, 2014 | Income Inequality, Medicaid, NC Politics |
Dear Senator Brown: I was glad to hear you lament that “the rich continue to get richer and the poor get poorer.” That’s why I am puzzled by your actions in the General Assembly, including with regard to H1224. I was hoping you could clear things up. Throughout the...
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