While North Carolina's elected leaders prepare to tackle tax reform, the John Locke Foundation's new book urges them to take on the related issue of government overspending through a state Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 @ 9:25 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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This week's Bad Bill of the Week is another repeat offender. SB 99, the North Carolina Benefit Corporation Act, is the same piece of legislation dubbed a "Bad Bill" by Civitas in 2011.
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 @ 9:24 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Do you need to update your computer skills to qualify for a job? Would you like to be able to prove to employers that you're qualified for a job? If so, this new course offered by the Division of Continuing Education in Washington County is for you!
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 @ 8:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On March 12, 2013, the Washington Daily News reported on a presentation Comm. Al Klemm made to the Workforce Partnership for the stated purpose of "diffusing misinformation" surrounding the proposal to move the jail to the industrial park.
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 @ 6:53 pm
By: Warren Smith
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In the aftermath of the Blueprint NC imbroglio, there has a new wave of political and media attention devoted to North Carolina think tanks, policy centers, and activist groups.
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 @ 4:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Robeson County, in southeastern North Carolina, has officially become the state's poorest jurisdiction.
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 @ 3:52 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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The City of Washington, North Carolina loses another city manager.
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 @ 3:22 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As I look at the Blue Goose wheeling and dealing that seems to be going on, I get a little suspicious that some of the "Good Ol boys" are about to pull another one over on the long suffering taxpayers.
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 @ 9:21 am
By: Jim Bispo
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