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Inflation is a deeply regressive tax, impacting all Americans, especially low-income households
Inflation is a deeply regressive tax, impacting all Americans, especially low-income households
 
Axios is reporting that North Carolina Senate Republicans are expected to file a bill that would expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
Axios is reporting that North Carolina Senate Republicans are expected to file a bill that would expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
 
John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson discusses post-primary Civitas Poll results in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd.
John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson discusses post-primary Civitas Poll results in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd.
 
In 2021 Gov. Cooper ordered the state to develop 2.8 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy resources by 2030 and a whopping 8 GW by 2040
In 2021 Gov. Cooper ordered the state to develop 2.8 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy resources by 2030 and a whopping 8 GW by 2040
 
Survey shows clear majority of likely general election voters support a Parent’s Bill of Rights
Survey shows clear majority of likely general election voters support a Parent’s Bill of Rights
 
North Carolina’s employment situation improved again in April as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, remaining below the national average of 3.6%, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s employment situation improved again in April as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, remaining below the national average of 3.6%, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
With state revenue for the current fiscal year now projected to be $4.2 billion higher than originally predicted, state budget writers are sitting on a sizeable stack of funds.
With state revenue for the current fiscal year now projected to be $4.2 billion higher than originally predicted, state budget writers are sitting on a sizeable stack of funds.
 
Parents of Wake County Public School students know well the realities of the school bus driver shortage.
Parents of Wake County Public School students know well the realities of the school bus driver shortage.
 
Hybrid schools employ multiple settings, instructors, and mediums of instruction with varying degrees of standardization and regimentation
Hybrid schools employ multiple settings, instructors, and mediums of instruction with varying degrees of standardization and regimentation
 
As thousands of small businesses were forced to close for good as a result of his economic lockdowns, Gov. Cooper’s administration handed out $1.2 billion worth of corporate welfare to giant corporations like Apple, FujiFilm, and Toyota in 2021.
As thousands of small businesses were forced to close for good as a result of his economic lockdowns, Gov. Cooper’s administration handed out $1.2 billion worth of corporate welfare to giant corporations like Apple, FujiFilm, and Toyota in 2021.
 
American voters are increasingly disenchanted with the men and women who have been elected to govern their interests both domestically and abroad.
American voters are increasingly disenchanted with the men and women who have been elected to govern their interests both domestically and abroad.
 
Especially during an election season, taxpayers must be wary of calls to expand government
Especially during an election season, taxpayers must be wary of calls to expand government
 
Last week, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a request to begin drafting new science and healthful living standards for public schools.
Last week, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a request to begin drafting new science and healthful living standards for public schools.
 
On Wednesday afternoon Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year that begins on July 1.
On Wednesday afternoon Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year that begins on July 1.
 
A group encouraging Democrats who changed parties to vote for Wendy Navarez are reducing the chance that Cawthorn will lose the Republican primary
A group encouraging Democrats who changed parties to vote for Wendy Navarez are reducing the chance that Cawthorn will lose the Republican primary
 
The interstate program is the best data sharing option North Carolina has to clean its voter rolls because it is currently the only data sharing option to clean its voter rolls
The interstate program is the best data sharing option North Carolina has to clean its voter rolls because it is currently the only data sharing option to clean its voter rolls
 
This morning saw the release of inflation numbers for April, and – while down slightly from March – prices continue to rise at historic levels.
This morning saw the release of inflation numbers for April, and – while down slightly from March – prices continue to rise at historic levels.
 
Yesterday the Fiscal Research Division of the North Carolina General Assembly and the Office of State Budget and Management released a revised revenue forecast for the Fiscal Year 2021-2023 biennium.
Yesterday the Fiscal Research Division of the North Carolina General Assembly and the Office of State Budget and Management released a revised revenue forecast for the Fiscal Year 2021-2023 biennium.
 
The Left wants more executive power, but that pesky Supreme Court stands in their way.
The Left wants more executive power, but that pesky Supreme Court stands in their way.
 
The National Education Association’s 2022 “Rankings and Estimates” report included an average teacher salary figure that was significantly lower than the $55,905 average reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
The National Education Association’s 2022 “Rankings and Estimates” report included an average teacher salary figure that was significantly lower than the $55,905 average reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
 
It’s budget season for North Carolina’s local governments, and some officials are taking the opportunity to propose tax increases yet again.
It’s budget season for North Carolina’s local governments, and some officials are taking the opportunity to propose tax increases yet again.
 
Last week the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) declared the average teacher in North Carolina earned about $55,905 in 2021-22.
Last week the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) declared the average teacher in North Carolina earned about $55,905 in 2021-22.
 
During the Covid pandemic, government concocted many costly, “temporary” policies
During the Covid pandemic, government concocted many costly, “temporary” policies
 
A privilege license tax is essentially a tax imposed for the privilege of conducting business in the state.
A privilege license tax is essentially a tax imposed for the privilege of conducting business in the state.
 
The current spike in homicides and other violent crime has created an urgent need for more and better policing
The current spike in homicides and other violent crime has created an urgent need for more and better policing
 
Yesterday, Politico published a draft opinion for the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and today the court confirmed that the leaked document is genuine.
Yesterday, Politico published a draft opinion for the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and today the court confirmed that the leaked document is genuine.
 
Economic equality is an unattainable goal – and that’s the point.
 
On Tuesday, Special Superior Court Judge Michael Robinson issued an order stating that the state budget fell short of the Leandro comprehensive remedial plan by $785 million.
On Tuesday, Special Superior Court Judge Michael Robinson issued an order stating that the state budget fell short of the Leandro comprehensive remedial plan by $785 million.
 
Highlights of the North Carolina Public School Budget was released last week.
Highlights of the North Carolina Public School Budget was released last week.
 
Sam Wang's Statistical Analysis Led to a Court's Rejection of the General Assembly's Remedial Congressional Map
 
This past week about 99.9% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along Covid-19 to anyone.
This past week about 99.9% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along Covid-19 to anyone.
 
McCrae Dowless, the man at the heart of an alleged ballot trafficking (also known as ballot harvesting) scheme that resulted in an overturned congressional election, died on Sunday, April 24.
McCrae Dowless, the man at the heart of an alleged ballot trafficking (also known as ballot harvesting) scheme that resulted in an overturned congressional election, died on Sunday, April 24.
 
The American Legislative Exchange Council just released its 2022 “Rich States, Poor States” report.
The American Legislative Exchange Council just released its 2022 “Rich States, Poor States” report.
 
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