In 2013 the media claimed that SB 353, “Health and Safety Law Changes,” was passed with trickery in the dark of the night. This article refutes those nonsensical claims.

Raleigh – Last week saw three attacks on North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarships. These scholarships provide $4,200 for low-income parents who choose private over public education. For a complete description of that program please see my PowerPoint and Misconceptions. First, on December 9, 2013 the NCAE and the left-wing NC Justice Center filed suit to stop […]

Raleigh – Now that some time has passed since the early October “shutdown”/debt limit crisis of the federal government it is time for facts to emerge. Why? The next time this crisis occurs we will know better how to deal with it and how to understand it. Here are some commons myths: MYTH ONE: The […]

Below is the introduction to my 2013 article, “Removal of Special Superior Court Judges: An Assault on Separation of Powers.” For the full article please click here.                                                                                                                                          _____ I. Introduction A recent proposal to remove nearly all of the sitting Special Superior Court Judges inspired debate on the constitutionality of the move.  Removing judges during […]

Balanced the budget for the third straight year without a tax increase. Enacted historic tax reform that provides tax relief to almost everybody. The education budget is a slight increase over last year.  It gives flexibility to local school districts in spending state funds. Overhauled our election laws to require a photo ID to vote.  […]

Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Bill 353, “Health and Safety Law Changes,” passed the House by a vote of 74-41. The bill modifies laws pertaining to abortion. The abortion provisions were added to SB 353 from HB 695 and amended to address the concerns of Secretary Wos of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). […]

  Ladies and Gentlemen, In addition to the press release sent out Thursday on SB 132: Health Curriculum/Preterm Birth, I have included links to the final votes for the House and Senate. In regards to the argument that there is no scientific evidence that abortions are a risk factor for preterm birth, I have also […]

House Bill 156 requires the North Carolina State Lottery Commission to adhere to the following advertising requirements: Advertising that states a total of payments to be paid over a period of time must also state the present value of the prize. Advertising that states the probability of winning a prize must not omit the value […]

HR 286 Honor Recovery of North Carolina Bill of Rights Old State Capitol – Raleigh, North Carolina  March 18, 2013 United States Constitution Bill of Rights Ratified December 15, 1791 North Carolina Declaration of Rights Ratified December 18, 1776 Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free […]