Issues

  • Economy

    In the wake of a two billion dollar budget surplus, the number one goal for improving our state's economy should be to bring discipline to state government spending.   Currently, we have an opportunity to give back to the hard working citizens that help our economy... Read More

  • Schools

    For a while the big fad in education was to talk about the three "Rs" - "reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic."  People said students would learn more effectively if teachers got back to the basics.  That may be right - but it's time for our schools to get back to the basics also. ... Read More

  • Infrastructure

    North Carolina has seven million licensed drivers - most of whom are frustrated by potholes and traffic tie-ups.  We have one of the nation's largest state-maintained highway systems and it used to be one of the best.  Unfortunately, we are not successfully maintaining or... Read More