A school reopening measure hits political resistance and a Democratic governor's veto in North Carolina. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai address that topic, along with a shameful literacy requirement for voter registration within the N.C. Constitution and the latest evidence that human capital helps the world avoid natural resource shortages.

Those who've seen their businesses shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic ought to have access to just compensation. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai tackle that topic, along with tutoring for learning loss and a new high ranking for Raleigh.

North Carolina's summer school options, the state's status as the "gold standard for pro-growth tax reform," and a noticeable increase in state PAC spending all generate discussion this week between Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai.

Lingering questions about COVID-19 extend to vaccine distribution, price gouging, and election rule changes. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai address each of these topics.

A mainstream media outlet turns nasty as Republican members of the State Board of Education fight negative social studies standards. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai dissect the latest news. They also discuss new research about North Carolina's economic recovery from COVID-19, plus new developments in the campaign to open public schools.

Civitas Poll results show support for school choice in North Carolina. An executive with North Carolina's leading funder of left-wing causes joins Gov. Roy Cooper's administration. New research highlights problems caused by certificate-of-need restrictions. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai discuss these issues.

North Carolina's tax policy plays a positive role in attracting people to the state. A $15 per hour federal minimum wage would have negative consequences. N.C. lawmakers could close a loophole in a law against collusive lawsuit settlements. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai tackle these three topics.

COVID-19 will drive much of this year's legislative session in North Carolina. New Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson offers a stark contrast to Gov. Roy Cooper. The pandemic is sparking new interest in education innovation. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai tackle these three topics.

Brooke Medina joins the HeadLocke team for a discussion about N.C. Supreme Court politics, slow COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, and good business news for Cary.

One western state's recent experience with criminal justice and law enforcement issues could provide useful lessons.