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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Helene brought out the best in Carolinians

RALEIGH — As we mourn the deaths and grapple with the destruction inflicted on our state by Hurricane ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Democrats get post-debate bounce

RALEIGH — Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was likely to lose the 2024 gubernatorial election to Democratic Attorney ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Federal funds are going away

RALEIGH — One of the most predictable crises of modern times is the implosion of America’s federal finances. ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Campus peace is best for everyone

RALEIGH — Now that fall term has begun for most colleges and universities, we’re about to witness one ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Time to champion occupational choice

RALEIGH — Over the past dozen years, North Carolina lawmakers have made our state freer, more innovative and ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Debates will inform state voters

RALEIGH — Brace yourself. The arrival of Labor Day traditionally begins the homestretch of electoral campaigns. You may ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: North Carolina doesn’t overcharge drivers

RALEIGH — Our state levies a motor-fuels tax of 40.65 cents per gallon. This is one of the ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Shot clocks for permits make sense

RALEIGH — North Carolina plays a starring role in the origin story of college basketball’s shot clock. That ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Suppress freedom at your own peril

RALEIGH — During each election cycle, we are treated to an endless parade of politicians extolling freedom. Given ... Read more

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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Let’s build more on Constitution Avenue

RALEIGH — As someone who views constitutional government as a basic institution of freedom, I retain what to ... Read more