My legislative agenda
Last week was the General Assembly’s “crossover” deadline. This is a somewhat artificial deadline the legislature sets as a way Read More
A Difference of Perspective
By some estimates, North Carolina’s refusal to accept federal funding for Medicaid expansion results in about 2,800 unnecessary deaths each Read More
Across the Aisle
Most Americans say they want more politicians to work together across partisan differences. I want that too. That’s why I Read More
A Four-Fold Test for Good Legislation
“You should pass a law that parents have to put away their phones three days a week so that they Read More
Common Ground
After last week’s election, it’s time to prepare for next year’s legislative session. I’ve been thinking about what approach I Read More
It’s time for new and different ideas
It’s the season for new ideas. Besides campaigning, this is the time of year when legislators start to craft the Read More
Payment Question is Left Unanswered
Who is going to pay for the clean up of North Carolina’s coal ash ponds? Who will pick up the Read More
Truly Angry
I was truly surprised by the conflicting emotions that I grappled with as the General Assembly approached our final budget Read More
Graig’s Advice for Visiting the General Assembly
I love that so many residents of House District 50 and other friends have been asking me how they can Read More
Coorporate Pay Models Won’t Work in Schools
I know a young middle school math teacher who leaves work every day and pulls a shift working at Chick-fil-A Read More