Budget, Taxation & Economy
Budget, Taxation & Economy
At the state legislature, Locke advocates for limiting the expenditure of tax dollars and strictly limiting its tax burdens on families and businesses.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Creators of the “People’s Budget” Phoning it in for 2021
A far-left coalition of groups in North Carolina calling itself “NC United for Survival & Beyond” (NCUSB) is back again, but this time with what could be described as a…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Supporting Innovation: Locke’s Jordan Roberts Explains Why a ‘Regulatory Sandbox’ Is Smart Policy
Yes, the name is sorta funny — a ‘regulatory sandbox.’ But in an age of rapid innovation, it’s the type of forward thinking that aims to support entrepreneurial efforts while…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
New Carolina Journal Online Features
Dallas Woodhouse reports for Carolina Journal Online that a spike in state tax collections could open the door to historic tax relief. John Hood’s CJ Opinion explains why government shouldn’t…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
The NC Threat-Free Index for the Week Ending June 14 — Plus a Herd Immunity Update
Image source: Screenshot of April 29, 2020, WXII 12 News video of small business owner Matthew “Jax” Myers, who was arrested for reopening his tattoo business after receiving no small…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Locke’s Donald Bryson: North Carolina Is An Economic Success Story In These Tough Times
Writing at realclearpolicy.com, Locke President Donald Bryson makes the critical point that sound fiscal decisions matter. He points to North Carolina as the model for other states in being able…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
New Carolina Journal Online Features
Jeff Moore reports for Carolina Journal Online on who determines energy policy for N.C. state government. John Hood’s CJ Opinion argues that users should pay for highways.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
NC Covid Numbers Rudely Defy the Computer Models, Continue Steep Decline
New cases are down 66% since Gov. Cooper lifted nearly all restrictions, but a new study based on computer models insists they should be increasing.
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Budget, Taxation & Economy
Reality Morphs Covid Funds into Windfall for NC K-12 Education, Part 2
North Carolina public schools will receive over $6 billion in funding to address the academic, emotional, and social impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Such levels of funding present high-risk and…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Congress Should Curb President’s Spending Power
Soren Dayton and Andrew Lautz argue at National Review Online that now is the time for Congress to tighten the reins on the president’s ability to spend taxpayers’ money. If…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Cato Expert Targets Misleading Attack on Wealthy Taxpayers
Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute offers this preview of his latest piece: ProPublica is making a splash with articles claiming that rich people pay little tax, based on stolen…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Tracking the State Budget: Carolina Journal’s Donna King Talks With WPTF
Now that legislative leaders have agreed to a topline number for the new state budget, we await details of how they propose to use taxpayer dollars to fund state government…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Senate Approves Tax Relief Bill
Pop quiz: Should decisions about how the money you earn is spent be decided by: A) You and your loved ones in kitchen table conversations, or B) In committee meetings…