From the North State Journal

• HARSANYI: Argentina is booming — capitalism remains undefeated
  In 2023, more than 100 leading economists from around the world, including progressive darling Thomas Piketty, signed a letter warning that “far-right” Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei’s policies, which were “rooted in laissez-faire economics,” would [...] The post HARSANYI: Argentina is booming — capitalism remains undefeated first appeared on The North State Journal.
• State degree gap widens in health care, education, engineering
  RALEIGH — North Carolina’s fast-growing economy is outpacing its ability to produce enough graduates for critical industries, according to a new report from the UNC System. The “Workforce Alignment Report” finds the state’s 16 public [...] The post State degree gap widens in health care, education, engineering first appeared on The North State Journal.
• ELDER: Trump is denounced — even by some Republicans — over the ‘war of choice’
  About the war against Iran, most polls find it especially unpopular among Democrats, independents and even some Republicans who feel double-crossed because President Donald Trump campaigned against “endless wars” and promised not to start a [...] The post ELDER: Trump is denounced — even by some Republicans — over the ‘war of choice’ first appeared […]
• BERGER: Let’s not miss our chance to continue North Carolina’s Conservative successes
  Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) released the following column highlighting his goals and thoughts ahead of the 2026 legislative session that starts on April 21. The 2026 short session brings an opportunity to continue North [...] The post BERGER: Let’s not miss our chance to continue North Carolina’s Conservative successes first appeared on The North […]
• Election integrity, agency realignment on Hayes’ docket
  RALEIGH — In an interview with North State Journal, North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes touched on the March primary and the tight Senate District 26 race, and outlined a focus [...] The post Election integrity, agency realignment on Hayes’ docket first appeared on The North State Journal.