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
Julie Havlak reports for Carolina Journal Online on the continuing debate about reforming North Carolina’s certificate-of-need restrictions. Joseph Coletti’s Daily Journal highlights a new report on long-term challenges facing North…
Regulatory capture, the hidden cronyism
The captured regulator is a pernicious failed safeguard against cronyism that cloaks corruption in the guise of government oversight.
New Carolina Journal Online features
Lindsay Marchello reports for Carolina Journal Online on candidates for state superintendent of public instruction meeting in a recent public forum. John Hood’s Daily Journal explains how government could ease…
Trump Labor Department’s deregulation achievements
Patrick Pizzella writes for National Review Online about the Trump Labor Department‘s notable achievements. Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Labor has taken a hard look at our regulatory…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Julie Havlak reports for Carolina Journal Online on a new study that calls North Carolina a model for addressing unfunded government retireee health benefits. John Trump’s Daily Journal asks whether…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Kari Travis reports that a pro-union bill in the U.S. House could threaten North Carolina’s gig economy. Jordan Roberts’ Daily Journal explains why a Medicaid expansion block grant still represents…
Biggest Obstacle for ABC Reform? Local Governments
The News & Observer recently published an article predicting a proposed ABC reform bill will not pick up much traction. JLF’s Jon Sanders published a research brief examining the largest…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Brooke Conrad reports for Carolina Journal Online that N.C. hemp farmers face uncertainty about the impact of new federal regulations. The Daily Journal explains how two recent court cases highlight…
The wild card in modernizing liquor sales in NC
How do we get around artificial problems created by a needlessly complex state/local government hybrid system set up to control alcohol sales that, after the fact, became attractive to state…
What’s keeping us from finally modernizing liquor sales in NC?
A January 27 article in the News & Observer announced that a bill to make North Carolina a license state for selling liquor is unlikely to receive a vote this…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Julie Havlak reports on the impact of regulation on mental health care in North Carolina. Kristen Blair’s Daily Journal highlights sadness and anxiety among high-achieving students.
Why does North Carolina have these alcohol restrictions?
There are plenty of small restrictions in North Carolina on buying and selling legal alcoholic products that are worth asking questions about. Here are several.