A Ranking Of Freedom In North Carolina
The mission of the John Locke Foundation is to make North Carolina “First In Freedom” among the 50 states. These are not just words; our mission is clear and measurable.…
The mission of the John Locke Foundation is to make North Carolina “First In Freedom” among the 50 states. These are not just words; our mission is clear and measurable.…
The Market Forces Behind North Carolina’s Falling Emissions. New research shows that improvements are market-oriented, not government-driven
Is the the idea of a “progressive flat tax” an oxymoron? The typical argument for a broad-based flat-rate income tax, also called a single rate or proportional tax, is that…
In 2012, residents of Rocky Mount started hearing about plans for an event center. The city council was talking about a project that would spur downtown economic development and regeneration,…
Local governments across North Carolina, like other employers, are wrestling with the question of how to provide quality health care to their employees in a cost-effective manner. This is particularly…
The Cato Institute regularly publishes a report titled Freedom in the 50 States.1 According to the most recent edition, since 2010, North Carolina has improved substantially, advancing from 26th to…
Forsyth County residents will be voting next week on a set of bond issues totaling $430 million. The largest one is $350 million for local schools, but there are two…
On November 8, voters in Wake County will be presented with a ballot full of national, state, and local races. But they will also face a question that could cost…
Minimum Wage Hikes Hurt the Very People They’re Supposed to Help. In 2013 President Barack Obama joined Democrats in Congress pushing for an increase of the federal minimum wage to…
20 Years of Agenda Every two years, coinciding with the political campaigns for the North Carolina legislature, the research division at the John Locke Foundation produces a document that we…
Millions Of Your Money Spent On Vanity Projects for The 1%?
How North Carolina double taxes capital gains and what to do about it