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.
National Review labels Warren ‘daft’ on fracking
Editors at National Review Online are no fans of Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren‘s stance on fracking. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts promises that if she is elected president, she…
Lowering regulatory barriers to help address doctor shortage
Jeffrey Singer writes for the “Cato at Liberty” blog about steps that could help deal with a projected doctor shortage. The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a severe physician…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Don Carrington reports for Carolina Journal that the Cooper administration’s stance on renewable-energy tax credits could lead to higher N.C. life insurance premiums. John Hood’s Daily Journal urges lawmakers to…
MAPS: Redistricting ruling’s potential impact
A three-judge N.C. Superior Court panel’s ruling Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Common Cause v. Lewis will force the N.C. General Assembly to redraw state House and Senate election maps. The…
Things could always be worse!
Last week, CTV reported that, “The Federal Court has ordered Air Canada to pay a total of $21,000 to two francophones for repeated violations of their language rights including seatbelts on which…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Lindsay Marchello reports for Carolina Journal Online on stagnant N.C. public school reading schools. John Trump’s Daily Journal examines statements from defenders of the state alcohol regulation system.
Natural Disaster Victims Seeking Shelter Will Find Fewer Options In Raleigh Next Year
This week, JLF’s Jon Sanders published a research brief on Raleigh’s most recent restrictions on temporary rental in the city. According to Sanders: WTVD reports on a market innovation filling an…
An unintended consequence of Raleigh’s Airbnb crackdown
Unlike this year, next year would-be Raleigh hosts might not be able to help as much with emergency lodging via Airbnb’s Open Homes program.
Raleigh’s Restrictions Could Make It Harder for Families Seeking Shelter from the Storms
WTVD reports on a market innovation filling an obvious need during a natural emergency: where can thousands of temporarily displaced families find places to stay? You can’t just build new…
Is price gouging Hurricane Dorian victims’ ‘best friend’?
Editors at Issues & Insight say yes. They understand the problems inherently linked to price-gouging laws. When natural disasters threaten, governments are quick to roll out anti-price gouging laws. Josh…
CJ Reports: Durham considers fee on plastic and paper bags at retail outlets
This week, Carolina Journal’s Brooke Conrad reported on a proposed bag ban in Durham. According to Conrad: In Durham, that city’s Environmental Advisory Board recently endorsed the idea of charging…
New Carolina Journal Online features
Brooke Conrad reports that Durham is considering a fee on plastic and paper bags at retail outlets. John Hood’s Daily Journal explains why North Carolina needs to focus on rural…