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This news release from N.C. Senate Republicans arrived this morning in my in box.
 
Today’s bad polling for Democrats comes from the Wall Street Journal.
Today’s bad polling for Democrats comes from the Wall Street Journal.
 
Since the release of North Carolina’s conference budget on November 15th, there has been much speculation over the budget’s promise of a large grant award to a qualifying company that will invest in Randolph County’s “megasite industrial park.”
Since the release of North Carolina’s conference budget on November 15th, there has been much speculation over the budget’s promise of a large grant award to a qualifying company that will invest in Randolph County’s “megasite industrial park.”
 
Elon Musk is a fascinating big ideas guy. His big ideas have resulted in thousands upon thousands of jobs, not to mention new technologies that enhance our lives and life experience.
Elon Musk is a fascinating big ideas guy. His big ideas have resulted in thousands upon thousands of jobs, not to mention new technologies that enhance our lives and life experience.
 
Rather than being a sign of gerrymandering, districts that wrap around cities indicate respect for municipal boundaries and communities of interest
Rather than being a sign of gerrymandering, districts that wrap around cities indicate respect for municipal boundaries and communities of interest
 
Thanks to a series of egregious policy blunders, crime has once again become a pressing issue in the United States.
Thanks to a series of egregious policy blunders, crime has once again become a pressing issue in the United States.
 
A new poll by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina provides more good news for school choice supporters in the Tar Heel state. The survey polled 500 likely voters on a variety of school choice issues.
A new poll by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina provides more good news for school choice supporters in the Tar Heel state. The survey polled 500 likely voters on a variety of school choice issues.
 
The concept of limited government is simple. A limited, just government, as summed up in the Declaration of Independence, protects the rights to “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
The concept of limited government is simple. A limited, just government, as summed up in the Declaration of Independence, protects the rights to “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
 
We’ve heard the characterization plenty of times over the years: Republicans are the party of the rich and Democrats are the party of the working class.
We’ve heard the characterization plenty of times over the years: Republicans are the party of the rich and Democrats are the party of the working class.
 
Like a lot of folks, I do a good bit of my shopping online. And frankly, I’ve gotten spoiled by the timely service.
Like a lot of folks, I do a good bit of my shopping online. And frankly, I’ve gotten spoiled by the timely service.
 
The Center Square has details of the “The Research Institute for Scholars of Equity” or RISE program
The Center Square has details of the “The Research Institute for Scholars of Equity” or RISE program
 
Those “spending rules” are codified in the North Carolina Constitution and have been since 1776. Our system of government could not run without them.
Those “spending rules” are codified in the North Carolina Constitution and have been since 1776. Our system of government could not run without them.
 
The Carolina Journal reports that the NC Court of Appeals ruled that the recent order issued by Judge David Lee in the Leandro case is unconstitutional.
The Carolina Journal reports that the NC Court of Appeals ruled that the recent order issued by Judge David Lee in the Leandro case is unconstitutional.
 
One of the most prophetic quotes attributed to George Washington is as follows: “Government is not reason, it is not eloquence — it is force! Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.”
One of the most prophetic quotes attributed to George Washington is as follows: “Government is not reason, it is not eloquence — it is force! Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.”
 
I get it. President Biden is no different from the rest of us. He's living his life, browsing in a store over a holiday weekend. But based on this photo, published by the New York Post, he's in clear violation of store and local government policy - a 'mask-up' policy Mr. Biden repeatedly promotes.
I get it. President Biden is no different from the rest of us. He's living his life, browsing in a store over a holiday weekend. But based on this photo, published by the New York Post, he's in clear violation of store and local government policy - a 'mask-up' policy Mr. Biden repeatedly promotes.
 
North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Appeals Court Rulling, Forces Delay in Primary to May 17
 
The new North Carolina budget has many positive elements, with notable tax cuts and school choice expansion. On balance, there is more good than bad.
The new North Carolina budget has many positive elements, with notable tax cuts and school choice expansion. On balance, there is more good than bad.
 
Shutting down pipelines and then being shocked by high oil prices. Foisting vaccine mandates on truck drivers when there are rampant shipping and supply-chain problems. Passing multitrillion-dollar spending bills and being gobsmacked by runaway inflation.
Shutting down pipelines and then being shocked by high oil prices. Foisting vaccine mandates on truck drivers when there are rampant shipping and supply-chain problems. Passing multitrillion-dollar spending bills and being gobsmacked by runaway inflation.
 
House Democrats passed the centerpiece to Biden’s agenda last week with only one Democrat dissenter. The “Build Back Better” bill supposedly shrunk over time from $3.5 trillion to $2 trillion, yet this is only due to “temporary” programs and misleading math.
House Democrats passed the centerpiece to Biden’s agenda last week with only one Democrat dissenter. The “Build Back Better” bill supposedly shrunk over time from $3.5 trillion to $2 trillion, yet this is only due to “temporary” programs and misleading math.
 
American Founding Father and second U.S. President John Adams famously included in the 1780 Massachusetts state constitution the concept of “a government of laws, not of men.”
American Founding Father and second U.S. President John Adams famously included in the 1780 Massachusetts state constitution the concept of “a government of laws, not of men.”
 
Avoiding splitting political units (counties, municipalities, and precincts) was part of the criteria adopted by the General Assembly at the start of the redistricting process. Let’s see how well they fulfilled that criterion in the 2021 congressional map.
Avoiding splitting political units (counties, municipalities, and precincts) was part of the criteria adopted by the General Assembly at the start of the redistricting process. Let’s see how well they fulfilled that criterion in the 2021 congressional map.
 
My recent research brief into the breakdown of new Covid-19 infections among those who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, who are fully vaccinated, or who have had prior infections needed an appendix, unfortunately.
My recent research brief into the breakdown of new Covid-19 infections among those who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, who are fully vaccinated, or who have had prior infections needed an appendix, unfortunately.
 
Will the Department of Justice/FBI be looking into this episode? Writing at the federalist.com, M.D. Kittle reports that a Wisconsin school board staff member called 9-1-1 to request a police officer be dispatched to the board meeting so that a board member would “feel better.”
Will the Department of Justice/FBI be looking into this episode? Writing at the federalist.com, M.D. Kittle reports that a Wisconsin school board staff member called 9-1-1 to request a police officer be dispatched to the board meeting so that a board member would “feel better.”
 
Economist Barry Brownstein writes a sobering piece at the American Institute for Economic Research on “Why There Is a Civic and Moral Duty to Oppose Tyrannical Bureaucracies.”
Economist Barry Brownstein writes a sobering piece at the American Institute for Economic Research on “Why There Is a Civic and Moral Duty to Oppose Tyrannical Bureaucracies.”
 
Today, the John Locke Foundation released the updated Civitas Partisan Index. This tool reflects the political balance of power in North Carolina.
Today, the John Locke Foundation released the updated Civitas Partisan Index. This tool reflects the political balance of power in North Carolina.
 
Both chambers of the General Assembly passed an adjournment resolution Monday night. Looks like Dec. 30 is the date. It’s been a long legislative session, but a very productive session.
Both chambers of the General Assembly passed an adjournment resolution Monday night. Looks like Dec. 30 is the date. It’s been a long legislative session, but a very productive session.
 
Judge David Lee's Leandro ruling is not a moral crusade. It's a money grab.
 
At the John Locke Foundation we have been highly critical of Gov. Roy Cooper’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis ever since he issued his first lockdown order in March of 2020
At the John Locke Foundation we have been highly critical of Gov. Roy Cooper’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis ever since he issued his first lockdown order in March of 2020
 
Battleground North Carolina is saying no thanks to the policy choices made by Joe Biden. A majority of likely voters – 57% – disapprove of the job he’s doing.
Battleground North Carolina is saying no thanks to the policy choices made by Joe Biden. A majority of likely voters – 57% – disapprove of the job he’s doing.
 
Locke CEO Amy Cooke Is Locke'd & Loaded
 
Jordan Roberts, a rising star in North Carolina's liberty movement, has been selected to lead the John Locke Foundation's government affairs division.
Jordan Roberts, a rising star in North Carolina's liberty movement, has been selected to lead the John Locke Foundation's government affairs division.
 
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