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.
New Carolina Journal Online Features
Johnny Kampis reports for Carolina Journal Online on an audit that raises questions about N.C. Department of Transportation projects. Ray Nothstine’s CJ Opinion reminds us why Memorial Day matters.
IN BOX: Burr, Tillis Call On Cooper To Help Small Businesses Struggling to Find Workers
North Carolina’s two U.S. senators – Richard Burr and Thom Tillis – released the following statement on Wednesday, May 26. (emphasis is mine) Today, Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Thom…
First, fix the roads
In his recent report on state transportation spending, Randal O’Toole agrees with the NC FIRST Commission that the state should move from the gas tax to a mileage-based user fee for road…
Democrats in Swing Districts Differ With Biden on Unemployment
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon highlights a source of friction between the president and some of his presumed congressional allies. House Democrats from swing districts are admitting that…
N.C. Featured in Forbes Article About States With Fiscal Restraint
Patrick Gleason of Americans for Tax Reform cites North Carolina in his latest Forbes column. As Congress and the Biden White House push for an unprecedented increase in federal spending,…
New Carolina Journal Online Features
John Trump reports for Carolina Journal Online on opposition to a bill that would open records of disciplinary proceedings against government workers. John Hood’s CJ Opinion explains why N.C. unemployment…
Senate Proposes to Restart Tax Reform
It has been four years since the legislature last passed a significant tax reform. Key senators hope to get back on track this year. Senate Finance Chairs Paul Newton, Bill…
The NC Threat-Free Index for the Week Ending May 24
All things considered, nearly 99.9% of people in NC posed no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone, but Gov. Cooper still has the North Carolina under a "State of…
New Mexico Offers Cautionary Economic Tale
Paul Gessing writes at National Review Online about the consequences of one Western state’s poor economic policies. As has been the case for decades, Midwestern “Rust Belt” states overall lost…
Biden Leading From Behind on Canada
John Fund of National Review Online critiques the president’s approach to the Canadian border. Canada is usually our leading trading partner, and ties between the two countries run deep. But…
Sample Some of NC’s House Blend of Alcohol Restrictions
It's not just that North Carolina has a bewildering maze of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) system. As the brief points out, the state has its own unique set of…
California Dreamin’ Ends for Many in Golden State
Ian Birrell writes for the DailyMail.com about the impact of California’s self-inflicted wounds. Scott Thatcher and his wife Angela were born in California and love the sun-kissed Golden State. But…