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Dad of 4. Publisher of @longleafpol. Conservative columnist for @theobserver and @newsobserver. Matthew 8:8

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6 low-key N.C. budget provisions worth your attention

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By Andrew Dunn
| longleafpol.com
North Carolina’s political nerds (myself included) have spent the mid-morning poring through the state budget proposal just released, and it looks to be a good one. There are some hefty raises for teachers and law enforcement officers, and above-average raises for other state employees. Personal income taxes are going to continue to go down, with a reset slate of revenue triggers. We’re also going to put a sizable amount of money into reserves, too.
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The right way for N.C. to chase Major League Baseball

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By Andrew Dunn
| longleafpol.com
North Carolina’s General Assembly was so excited about hoisting the Stanley Cup that it nearly swung for the fences, too. In the final days of budget negotiations, lawmakers reportedly considered a framework for a $1.7 billion Raleigh baseball stadium that could support a Major League Baseball expansion bid. The Senate wanted to move forward, while the House had concerns. Baseball didn’t make it in the final budget released this week, and that’s for the best.
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How Michael Whatley should deal with silly questions about his birthplace | Opinion

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By Andrew Dunn
| The Charlotte Observer Verified
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michael Whatley speaks at a Fraternal Order of Police event in Charlotte on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Whatley said he would introduce a federal version of Iryna’s Law if elected. I did not expect North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race to have a birther movement, but here we are.
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