by Julie Havlak, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is suing to dismantle a powerful legislative check on executive power. The N.C. Supreme Court will eventually decide the issue. The legislature and the governor are fighting over control of the Rules Review Commis
by Mitch Kokai Regardless of the outcome of a lawsuit pitting N.C. bowling alley owners against Gov. Roy Cooper, the case already has offered us an important reminder about North Carolinians’ fundamental rights. The trial judge in the case focused attention on people’s right to
by Mitch Kokai HBO probably never expected one of its high-profile dramas to deliver a message about overly burdensome occupational licensing. But there it was Sunday night, playing a role in the latest episode of “Perry Mason.” It would be easy for the licensing message
by Kari Travis Elizabeth Robinson, owner of Fairwood Lanes in Roanoke Rapids, helps at the bar during a final night of bowling on July 18. (Photo by Kari Travis) On Saturday night, Jennifer Clapton stood in a brightly lit bowling alley, watching her autistic, 22-year-old son laugh
by Mitch Kokai Checks and balances within our government’s structure play an important role. When they work, they ensure no politician grabs more power than he’s allowed to use. But a lawsuit over Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 executive orders reminds us that checks and balances c
by Mitch Kokai Local and national headlines have highlighted recent battles involving history. There’s the ongoing dispute over toppling Confederate monuments . Some question the merits and demerits of American Founders . We even see debate about whether 1776 or 1619 ma
