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In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
 
The Environmental Protection Agency released new carbon emissions standards for power plants that burn coal and natural gas, a move which some energy experts and lawmakers caution will decrease power reliability and artificially increase electricity costs for households.
The Environmental Protection Agency released new carbon emissions standards for power plants that burn coal and natural gas, a move which some energy experts and lawmakers caution will decrease power reliability and artificially increase electricity costs for households.
 
Bills to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina are now on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after the House Education Committee approved a measure on Tuesday.
Bills to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina are now on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after the House Education Committee approved a measure on Tuesday.
 
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) voiced optimism on Sunday for the House Republican debt ceiling plan despite questions about whether he can muster enough support to pass it.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) voiced optimism on Sunday for the House Republican debt ceiling plan despite questions about whether he can muster enough support to pass it.
 
NSF-funded projects aim to create economic shift
NSF-funded projects aim to create economic shift
 
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) hit back at Democrats and leftist athletes who opposed a Republican bill to protect women’s sports.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) hit back at Democrats and leftist athletes who opposed a Republican bill to protect women’s sports.
 
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act.
 
Law enforcement officials in Texas are baffled by a string of strange cattle mutilations in recent weeks.
Law enforcement officials in Texas are baffled by a string of strange cattle mutilations in recent weeks.
 
Biden spokeswoman blames Florida governor for "sabotage"
 
On Wednesday, Republican legislative leaders filed a bill that would ensure North Carolinians are not coerced into joining labor unions.
On Wednesday, Republican legislative leaders filed a bill that would ensure North Carolinians are not coerced into joining labor unions.
 
As Joe Biden seeks to launch his 2024 campaign, Democrats in key states like Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Iowa aren’t too happy…
As Joe Biden seeks to launch his 2024 campaign, Democrats in key states like Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Iowa aren’t too happy…
 
Twitter CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that the platform has not signed any kind of a deal with Tucker Carlson after the cable news host announced he was creating a new version of his show on the platform.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that the platform has not signed any kind of a deal with Tucker Carlson after the cable news host announced he was creating a new version of his show on the platform.
 
A national group of tax lawyers is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case from North Carolina dealing with sales taxes and out-of-state transactions.
A national group of tax lawyers is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case from North Carolina dealing with sales taxes and out-of-state transactions.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed during Monday’s briefing that assault weapons bans work to lower the incidence of gun violence, but nationally syndicated radio host Dana Loesch said otherwise — and she brought evidence.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed during Monday’s briefing that assault weapons bans work to lower the incidence of gun violence, but nationally syndicated radio host Dana Loesch said otherwise — and she brought evidence.
 
Seniors being choked by inflation
NIH study drugged 240 minors with chemcial castration and sex change drugs
NIH study drugged 240 minors with chemcial castration and sex change drugs
 
costs of new CO2 restrictions on power plants will be passed on to consumers
costs of new CO2 restrictions on power plants will be passed on to consumers
 
Mrs. Deborah Rose Carrow Rowe, age 72, a resident of Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
Mrs. Deborah Rose Carrow Rowe, age 72, a resident of Blounts Creek, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville.
 
poll by Alkance of Democracies run in 56 countries asked voters their top issues
poll by Alkance of Democracies run in 56 countries asked voters their top issues
 
Owners of a local resort were left discouraged after John the Apostle left their establishment a decidedly negative 1-star review following his stay.
Owners of a local resort were left discouraged after John the Apostle left their establishment a decidedly negative 1-star review following his stay.
 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Tuesday, escalating a standoff over the prosecutor’s investigation into former President Donald Trump.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Tuesday, escalating a standoff over the prosecutor’s investigation into former President Donald Trump.
 
President Joe Biden is running for reelection, and right off the bat, his 2024 campaign strategy is evident: Lie about everything.
President Joe Biden is running for reelection, and right off the bat, his 2024 campaign strategy is evident: Lie about everything.
 
Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker, of Greensboro, is expected to announce his candidacy for governor of North Carolina on May 20th, adding another contender to the growing list of Republican hopefuls.
Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker, of Greensboro, is expected to announce his candidacy for governor of North Carolina on May 20th, adding another contender to the growing list of Republican hopefuls.
 
Deirdre McCloskey, a trans-identifying professor, no longer wants to debate Daily Wire host Michael Knowles, dropping out of an event that was scheduled for next Tuesday at the University of Pittsburgh.
Deirdre McCloskey, a trans-identifying professor, no longer wants to debate Daily Wire host Michael Knowles, dropping out of an event that was scheduled for next Tuesday at the University of Pittsburgh.
 
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
 
Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s links to members of President Joe Biden‘s immediate family go beyond just Hunter Biden, but he denied their business dealings came up in conversation.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s links to members of President Joe Biden‘s immediate family go beyond just Hunter Biden, but he denied their business dealings came up in conversation.
 
After an introduction from Michael Che, trans rights activist Molly Kearney descended from the ceiling for her highly anticipated announcement of being both non-binary and non-funny.
After an introduction from Michael Che, trans rights activist Molly Kearney descended from the ceiling for her highly anticipated announcement of being both non-binary and non-funny.
 
A Japanese company attempting to become the first private entity to land a spacecraft on the moon said its attempt to make history was unsuccessful Tuesday.
A Japanese company attempting to become the first private entity to land a spacecraft on the moon said its attempt to make history was unsuccessful Tuesday.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following scholarship recipients.
The Beaufort County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the following scholarship recipients.
 
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