Press Releases | 2009 Archive
July
Jul. 2nd — New Web site helps taxpayers track government transparencyJLF unveils NCTransparency.com to shine light on state, local agencies
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[+/-] June
Jun. 29th — Private school survey helps build case for school choiceJLF report highlights cost, academic benefits of private options
Jun. 26th — House's income tax hike could cost 2,800 private-sector N.C. jobsHigher rates would raise less for state, cost local governments more than expected
Jun. 25th — High-speed rail would waste taxpayers' moneyJLF report says average Tar Heel would ride train once every 27 years
Jun. 19th — Tax hikes make no sense as state struggles with high unemploymentJLF analyst cites latest numbers in making case against tax increases
Jun. 15th — Final N.C. budget plan needs no tax hikeJLF analyst's 'Can-Do Budget' offers alternatives for negotiators
Jun. 15th — Simple bill change would help prevent eminent domain abuseCurrent S.B. 600 focuses only on land linked to conservation easements
Jun. 8th — Ending federal death tax could create 42,000 N.C. jobsNational study says repeal would benefit small, family business owners
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[+/-] May
May. 28th — N.C. schools add administrative and support staff faster than studentsNew JLF report examines 'significant' growth in nonclassroom jobs
May. 22nd — Latest N.C. unemployment figures should help nip tax talk in HouseJLF expert says investors, businesses, workers need policies that favor job creation
May. 18th — Carolina Journal expands video presence with CJTVOnline service highlights important N.C. issues, debates
May. 7th — Salisbury risks taxpayer money on questionable fiber-optic systemJLF report examines problems with similar projects in other cities
May. 5th — Proposed smoking ban threatens freedom, property rightsJLF legal analyst outlines problems with House Bill 2
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[+/-] April
Apr. 17th — Rising N.C. unemployment numbers should squelch talk of tax hikesJLF expert says proposals from governor, legislators will make jobs problem worse
Apr. 8th — Senate moves forward with 'irresponsible' budget planJLF analyst cites mystery tax hikes, questionable spending
Apr. 8th — New JLF guide urges limits on local government actionRecommendations focus on individual freedom, prosperity
Apr. 6th — N.C. tax system needs major overhaulJLF report outlines threats to liberty, prosperity
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[+/-] March
Mar. 27th — State unemployment figures highlight ineffective government strategiesJLF economist says current policies have no chance to boost economy
Mar. 24th — Evidence shows little benefit from state dropout grantsJust 14 of 100 schools show substantially improved dropout, graduation numbers
Mar. 16th — JLF alternative state budget would focus on basicsPlan would save 10 percent from continuation budget
Mar. 11th — Environmental commission should scrap carbon dioxide regulation ideaNew JLF report says CO2 decisions must rest with General Assembly
Mar. 11th — Latest unemployment figures show business' gloomy assessment of futureUncertainty about government intervention helps stifle investment that creates jobs
Mar. 4th — Some southeastern N.C. governments can blame themselves for budget woes Wilmington, Jacksonville diverge in JLF ranking of government revenue growth
Mar. 4th — Many Triangle-area governments can blame themselves for budget woes Raleigh, Chapel Hill government growth outpaced inflation, population by 20 percent in five years
Mar. 4th — Some Triad-area governments can blame themselves for budget woesJLF report highlights growth rates that exceed inflation, population increases
Mar. 4th — Rocky Mount, Goldsboro governments can blame themselves for budget crunch Wilson fares slightly better in JLF ranking of government revenue growth
Mar. 4th — Many eastern N.C. governments can blame themselves for budget woes Craven's government growth outpaced inflation, population by 21 percent in five years
Mar. 4th — Hickory fares well, Mooresville poorly in new ranking of government growthJLF report compares government revenue to inflation, population growth
Mar. 4th — Pitt, other eastern N.C. governments can blame themselves for budget woes County government's growth outpaced inflation, population by 20 percent in five years
Mar. 4th — Some Sandhills governments can blame themselves for budget woes JLF report shows government growth outpacing inflation, population over five years
Mar. 4th — Many Charlotte-area governments can blame themselves for budget woes Queen city government growth outpaced inflation, population by 18 percent in five years
Mar. 4th — Many WNC governments can blame themselves for budget woes Asheville government growth outpaced inflation, population by 23 percent in five years
Mar. 4th — Many local governments dig their own budget holes JLF report compares government revenues to inflation, population growth
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[+/-] February
Feb. 17th — Wilmington drops to No. 5 in annual tax rankingLocal government costs more than $2,100 per person
Feb. 17th — Chapel Hill, Cary make top five list in local tax burdenDurham drops three spots in annual JLF ranking
Feb. 17th — High Point, Greensboro creep up tax burden list, Winston-Salem fallsNew JLF study highlights city, county government costs
Feb. 17th — Rocky Mount drops out of top five list of lowest tax burdensJLF study ranks N.C. cities, counties in per-person government costs
Feb. 17th — New Bern falls, Kinston rises in annual tax rankingJLF study compiles city, county government costs
Feb. 17th — Hickory ranks No. 13 in local tax burdenNew JLF report ranks Western N.C. cities, counties
Feb. 17th — Greenville drops two notches on state tax burden listNew JLF study ranks area cities, counties
Feb. 17th — Fayetteville drops two notches in tax rankingsJLF study cites fifth-lowest tax burden among larger N.C. cities
Feb. 17th — Charlotte tops tax list for eighth straight yearNew JLF study ranks city, county tax burdens
Feb. 17th — Asheville tax burden jumps to No. 2 in stateNew JLF report ranks government costs in Western N.C.
Feb. 17th — Average Tar Heel gives up 5 percent of income for local governmentAnnual average bill climbs to $1,275 in median N.C. county
Feb. 12th — Real annexation reform requires meaningful services, legitimate oversightJLF analyst says study group failed to address those issues properly
Feb. 11th — JLF honors charter school founder with Pope AwardBaker Mitchell cited for 'Advancement of Freedom'
Feb. 3rd — N.C. teacher compensation tops national average by $4,000 Annual JLF report adjusts union data to present clearer picture
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[+/-] January
Jan. 22nd — New guide answers N.C. forced annexation questionsJLF analyst says 'extreme' law needs major reform
Jan. 14th — N.C. taxpayer-financed elections should be repealedJLF report shows why financing system is unconstitutional
Jan. 7th — Overspending plays largest role in state's fiscal woesJLF analyst says return to 1990s spending levels would save $3 billion
Jan. 6th — Wilson risks taxpayers' money on city-owned fiber-optic systemJLF report says $28 million investment could be obsolete soon
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