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“The data center rebellion is here, and it’s reshaping the political landscape,” blared a Washington Post headline this week, reinforcing the reality that data centers have rocketed to the top of media and policymaking focus. In recent months, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) pressed for a national moratorium on data center construction; Secretary of Energy Chris Wright warned data center…
Good Saturday morning. When Erskine Bowles took the stage in Washington last October, he sounded like an exasperated coach watching the game clock approach zero. “Clearly there are lots of reasons why we have an arithmetic problem,” he told a room full of economists and policymakers gathered by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). “Not only…
Good morning. Today, we’re previewing the lay of the land for the 2026 midterm elections and the battle for control of the U.S. House and Senate. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party look to maintain their majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress. Voters are closing out 2025 frustrated with Washington and anxious…
From the Desk of Chuck Fuller, CEO, The Results Company Happy New Year to you and your family! This day marks the beginning of A250 – America’s semiquincentennial. As you begin the year anew, it’s my privilege to share with you some light thoughts about our national history and heritage. Before I start a history…
A 2026 Political Report from the Desk of Mike Rusher New Year’s Eve is as good a day as any to provide you with a comprehensive preview of legislative races heading into 2026. This is a long read, but it contains all the information you need to give you a head start on the most…
As we close out 2025 and look ahead to what is sure to be a hotly contested election year in 2026, we thought it worth revisiting our October column on the path forward to restoring a culture of civil discourse in our society. In October, we wrote that a growing belief that “words can be violence” is…
In 2025, uncertainty defined the country’s business climate. From tariffs and interest rates to softening labor and housing markets, the year brought hesitation to many parts of the country. North Carolina was not immune to those pressures. But the state entered the year well-positioned to navigate them — and in several key areas, to buck…
Good Saturday morning everyone, and thank you for joining us. We hope you all are enjoying the holiday season and savoring the chance to slow down and enjoy meaningful moments spent with family and friends. Today, we’ll look back over our 2025 Saturday pieces that garnered the most reads and generated the highest rates of…
As the year draws to a close, I wanted to pause and reflect on one of the most rewarding initiatives we’ve undertaken over the past few years: highlighting the “passion projects” of North Carolina leaders who are working every day to strengthen our state. Stepping away from a formal agenda to explore the why behind…
From the Desk of Chuck Fuller, CEO, The Results Company Good morning, and I trust you and your family are enjoying this beautiful period of rest and togetherness. Thank you for granting me your most precious resource –time – to allow me to share a message with you, as I often do around certain holidays. Reflecting…