Press Releases | 2008 Archive
August
Aug. 19th — Northeastern school systems earned mixed grades in 'parent-friendly' rating Dare, Camden score high, while five area districts earn D grades
Aug. 19th — Carteret tops area school systems in new 'parent-friendly' rating Most districts earn C's, D's in new JLF assessment
Aug. 19th — Pitt County schools earn C- grade in 'parent-friendly' rating Most area districts earn C's, D's in new JLF assessment
Aug. 19th — Area school districts earn B's, C's in 'parent-friendly' rating Smaller, western districts earn highest scores in new assessment
Aug. 19th — Area school districts earn C's or worse in 'parent-friendly' rating Smaller, western districts grab highest scores in new JLF report
Aug. 19th — Cumberland schools earn C grade in 'parent-friendly' rating Smaller, western districts earn highest scores in new assessment
Aug. 19th — New Hanover schools earn D+ grade in 'parent-friendly' rating No area district grades higher than C in new JLF assessment
Aug. 19th — Western school districts fare better in 'parent-friendly' rating Districts earn B's, C's in new JLF assessment
Aug. 19th — Guilford earns C grade, Forsyth D+ for school 'parent-friendliness' New JLF report rates and ranks state's 115 school systems
Aug. 19th — Triangle's largest districts earn low grades in 'parent-friendly' rating New JLF report compiles data on all 115 public school systems
Aug. 19th — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools earn D+ in 'parent-friendly' rating New JLF report ranks every N.C. school system
Aug. 19th — N.C. school districts earn low grades in 'parent-friendly' rating Smaller, western districts earn highest scores in new assessment
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[+/-] July
Jul. 29th — Failed N.C. auto insurance market hurts most driversJLF report recommends changes to rate-making process
Jul. 24th — N.C. voters reject high costs of global warming policiesNew poll shows little support for higher gas, electric prices
Jul. 17th — JLF joins national campaign to celebrate freedomLuncheon to honor Milton Friedman July 31
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[+/-] June
Jun. 23rd — N.C. annexation law lets cities do whatever they wantJLF report targets 10 myths tied to outdated law
Jun. 19th — JLF analyst sees need for state budget pruningNegotiators could improve plan’s fiscal responsibility
Jun. 11th — Tax credits for special-needs students would help North CarolinaJLF report touts likely cost savings, improved performance
Jun. 10th — Climate commission should focus on original missionJLF analyst urges lawmakers to ‘end or mend’ study group
Jun. 9th — State’s experts exaggerate health effects of emissions reductionsMandatory TVA power plant changes would create more costs than benefits
Jun. 5th — House budget ignores structural problemsJLF analyst suggests improvements as plan heads to Senate
Jun. 3rd — New JLF guide urges policies promoting freedom Report offers financial, service recommendations to local governments
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[+/-] May
May. 30th — JLF analyst urges new focus for global warming group House committee to consider reauthorization Tuesday
May. 28th — Public needs more oversight of tax increment financingParton Theatre’s failure should prompt reform
May. 19th — Wilmington, New Hanover governments need more online transparency JLF report highlights gaps in budget information
May. 19th — Triangle governments need more online transparency JLF report highlights gaps in budget information
May. 19th — Triad governments need more online transparency JLF report highlights gaps in budget information
May. 19th — Fayetteville, Cumberland governments need more online transparency JLF report highlights gaps in budget information
May. 19th — Charlotte, Mecklenburg governments need more online transparency JLF report highlights gaps in budget information
May. 19th — Asheville, Buncombe governments need more online transparency JLF report highlights gaps in budget information
May. 19th — N.C. state agencies need more online transparency JLF report highlights gaps in budget information
May. 15th — Free-market approach yields true sustainabilityJLF report critiques policies aimed at limiting growth
May. 14th — State, local agencies need more online transparency JLF report highlights gaps in budget information
May. 13th — N.C. government policies driving up energy costsJLF report delivers warning about lost jobs, economic hit
May. 12th — Last Easley budget would raise spending by $1 billionGovernor’s plan would hike taxes on smoking, drinking
May. 7th — Voters overwhelmingly reject local tax hikesAll land-transfer tax votes, 18 of 20 sales tax increases fail
May. 1st — New report highlights harm from climate change policiesJLF seeks economists’ expertise on N.C. proposals
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[+/-] April
Apr. 30th — Government policies make housing less affordableJLF report details coercion’s unintended consequences
Apr. 29th — Claims about climate change policy benefits are unreliableJLF points to 900 percent error in ASU Energy Center estimates
Apr. 24th — JLF report questions Tyrrell’s proposed land-transfer tax hikeAnalysts find $2.3 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 24th — JLF report questions Rockingham’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $28 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 24th — JLF report questions Hertford’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $6.2 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 24th — JLF report questions Greene’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $3.3 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 23rd — GOP governor candidates to debate in ‘Hometown Forum’JLF President John Hood to moderate Asheboro event
Apr. 22nd — JLF report questions Wilson’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $23.2 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 22nd — JLF report questions Wilkes’ proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $16.7 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 22nd — JLF report questions Onslow’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $9 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 21th — Guilford voters should beware impact of tax, bond votesJLF analysts scrutinize claims about May 6 ballot measures
Apr. 21th — Global warming proposals would gut N.C. economyEconomist to report findings to climate change commission
Apr. 14th — JLF report questions Wayne’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $39.1 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 14th — JLF report questions Nash’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $18 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 14th — JLF report questions Lincoln’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $26.3 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 14th — JLF report questions Haywood’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $16.2 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 14th — JLF report questions Gaston’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $54.4 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 14th — JLF report questions Ashe’s proposed land transfer tax hikeAnalysts find $9.4 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 9th — JLF report questions Stanly’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $23 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 9th — JLF report questions Randolph’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $33.5 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 9th — JLF report questions Lee’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $10.3 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 9th — JLF report questions Duplin’s proposed sales tax hikeAnalysts find $17.7 million available to meet county’s needs
Apr. 8th — Education tax credits would boost achievement, save moneyNCEA report examines credits’ impact on U.S., North Carolina
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[+/-] March
Mar. 26th — Greenway neighbors balk at potential costsJLF survey reveals concerns about crime, property values
Mar. 18th — Raleigh leaders should scrap their own disposalsJLF calls on council members to set example for city
Mar. 10th — Coast Law needed to block wind turbinesJLF report outlines problems linked to wind power
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[+/-] February
Feb. 28th — Government-funded job training wastes resourcesJLF report cites benefits from private training options
Feb. 27th — Climate change policies would raise taxes, limit freedomsJLF guide explains ‘vague, overbroad’ proposals
Feb. 26th — Early treatment could cut costs, improve safetyJLF report urges mental health reform
Feb. 20th — Grants unlikely to help school dropout rateState’s $7 million program fails to address real problems
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[+/-] January
Jan. 31st — Free-market principles can boost redevelopmentJLF report highlights California success story
Jan. 30th — Groups unite to support N.C. annexation reformStatement of principles cites flaws in current laws
Jan. 29th — Wilmington dips to No. 3 in annual tax rankingLocal government costs top $2,000 per person
Jan. 29th — Chapel Hill passes Durham in local tax burdenOrange County town ranks No. 2 in statewide list
Jan. 29th — Winston-Salem slips past Greensboro in tax burden rankingNew JLF study focuses on city, county government costs
Jan. 29th — Rocky Mount drops two spots in annual tax rankingJLF study ranks N.C. city, county tax burdens
Jan. 29th — New Bern, Kinston hold steady on tax rankingJLF study ranks city, county government costs
Jan. 29th — Hickory ranks No. 9 in local tax burdenNew JLF report ranks Western N.C. cities, counties
Jan. 29th — Greenville climbs tax burden listNew JLF study ranks area cities, counties
Jan. 29th — Fayetteville drops one notch in tax rankings New JLF study cites continued growth in tax burden
Jan. 29th — Charlotte tops tax list for seventh straight yearNew JLF study ranks city, county tax burdens
Jan. 29th — Asheville tax burden ranks No. 4 in stateNew JLF report ranks government costs in Western N.C.
Jan. 29th — N.C. local government costs continue to growNew study ranks city, county tax burdens
Jan. 24th — North Carolina ranks 10th in teacher compensationJLF report refutes complaints about below-average pay
Jan. 21th — Long-term care costs could strain N.C. budgetReport offers tools to cope with baby boom retirements
Jan. 15th — Serious problems ‘plague’ N.C. climate change reportPeer review says consultant’s proposals offer ‘zero’ guidance
Jan. 9th — N.C. energy policy model 'not credible'Peer review criticizes ‘serious flaws’ and questions results
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