George Washington supposedly said the Founding Fathers created the Senate to cool House legislation just as a saucer cools hot tea.   In North Carolina, it looks like the House and Art Pope are cooling the Senate’s hot tea.   The House promised to take a long second look at the Senate’s boards and commissions…

Pre-K foe Diana Lightfoot has hot-footed it out of the pre-K job. (See blog below.)   Give the McCrory administration points here. There’s only one way to fix a disaster: fast.   Now maybe Ms. Lightfoot can get to the bottom of these ultrasonic waves from China and North Korea.   And here’s two words…

The way things are going, Pat McCrory may end up as the Uneducation Governor.   First he questioned a liberal arts college education. Even Carter had trouble swallowing that.   Now his administration appoints an early-childhood director who opposes early-childhood education programs.   Democrats should welcome the chance to take this one to the voters.…

The N&O headline said “Bill would give McCrory, legislature control of some state boards.” Democrats and environmentalists howled “power grab.”   But Governor McCrory might not be so happy with the bill. Because the legislature is taking appointments away from him and increasing its own.   Exhibit A: the bill cuts the Coastal Resources Commission…

Finally the State Department of Health and Human Services is cracking down on a crisis. What’s that, you ask? Mental health? Rising Medicaid costs? Funding for adult-care homes? The uninsured?   No. The dress code.   I especially like this: “Daily grooming and bathing are required. Clothing should be clean, pressed and in good condition…

Governor McCrory is learning that it’s easier to run for office than run an administration. And message discipline is easier in a campaign. Especially when the legislature is in town.   McCrory wants his message to be jobs. But he sidetracked himself last week by picking a fight over the value of college education.  …