Regulation
Government regulations typically restrict people’s behaviors and choices– causing economic damage, especially to society’s vulnerable who can least afford to comply. Locke works to deregulate and support innovation and growth.
New Carolina Journal Online features
Lindsay Marchello reports for Carolina Journal Online that Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 task force features few business representatives. John Hood’s Daily Journal explains why the government response to COVID-19 requires…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Julie Havlak reports for Carolina Journal Online on the COVID-19 pandemic’s financial impact for medical practices. Rick Henderson’s Daily Journal laments the lack of transparency in Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposals…
The Right AOC on Point: The Toilet Paper Test and Why It Matters
John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke, “The Right AOC,” explains why toilet paper on store shelves will send an important signal. Contact Amy at [email protected]. Follow her at https://www.facebook.com/TheRightAOC and…
Health Care Deregulation Should Remain Past Coronavirus
North Carolina has rolled back many regulations in health care during the Coronavirus outbreak. These deregulation efforts have ignited conversations over whether or not this deregulation should become permanent. JLF’s…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Brooke Conrad and Rick Henderson report for Carolina Journal Online on a Raleigh protest against the continued lockdown of North Carolina’s economy. John Hood’s Daily Journal urges caution as some…
JLF leads effort to ensure CARES Act flexibility for states
*This blog entry has been edited. It includes additional signatories to the letter. The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to highlight a critical flaw in the $2…
Coronavirus crisis spotlights government officials who are ‘little tyrants’
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist highlights a parrticularly disturbing element of government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s nothing like a crisis to bring clarity. The response of some…
New Carolina Journal Online feature
John Hood’s Daily Journal explains why the “Great Suppression” might linger.
New Carolina Journal Online features
Julie Havlak reports for Carolina Journal Online on the potential long-term impact of the COVID-19 regulatory rollback. John Trump’s Daily Journal explores the economic impact of loosening N.C. alcohol rules.
Out-of-State Property Owners Challenge Dare County’s Entry Restrictions
InsideNoVa reports: Six Outer Banks property owners have filed a federal lawsuit against Dare County, North Carolina, claiming their constitutional rights have been violated by an emergency order preventing access…
No justification for Wake County blocking drive-through Easter service
Gov. Cooper’s stay-at-home executive order had a “spoonful of loophole” that let any businesses, nonprofit, or educational institution remain open provided it could “meet Social Distancing Requirement” between its employees…
Taiwan’s handling of COVID-19 has been exemplary.
That’s what Bill Gates said in a recent interview, and he’s right: During an interview with Chris Wallace on the Fox News program “Fox News Sunday,” Gates cited Taiwan as…