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John Locke Foundation Guest Editorial  

JLF’s Mission: The John Locke Foundation employs research, journalism, and outreach programs to transform government through competition, innovation, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. JLF seeks a better balance between the public sector and private institutions of family, faith, community, and enterprise.

Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo let the cat out of the bag on annexation reform last week - and make no mistake, it's not a cute little house cat. Its back is arched, its claws are sharp, and it's in no mood to be stroked.
Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo let the cat out of the bag on annexation reform last week - and make no mistake, it's not a cute little house cat. Its back is arched, its claws are sharp, and it's in no mood to be stroked.
 
Documents obtained by Carolina Journal show that a plan recently scrapped by the North Carolina Department of Commerce included a provision to pay Cary-based software developer SAS $1.5 million in federal funds meant to assist low- and moderate-income families.
Documents obtained by Carolina Journal show that a plan recently scrapped by the North Carolina Department of Commerce included a provision to pay Cary-based software developer SAS $1.5 million in federal funds meant to assist low- and moderate-income families.
 
According to the Triangle Business Journal, special state tax credits for renewable energy, research & development, and capital purchases reduced North Carolina's corporate-tax collections by nearly a quarter of a billion dollars last year.
According to the Triangle Business Journal, special state tax credits for renewable energy, research & development, and capital purchases reduced North Carolina's corporate-tax collections by nearly a quarter of a billion dollars last year.
 
If you say that North Carolina's public schools are better than they used to be, you'll get no argument from me.
If you say that North Carolina's public schools are better than they used to be, you'll get no argument from me.
 
It happened again a few days ago, but by now I'm used to progressives accusing me of being an ideologue whose intransigence is responsible for gridlock in our national, state, and local policymaking, and for preventing society's transformation.
It happened again a few days ago, but by now I'm used to progressives accusing me of being an ideologue whose intransigence is responsible for gridlock in our national, state, and local policymaking, and for preventing society's transformation.
 
John Locke Foundation President John Hood discussed Perdue recently with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio. (Click here to find a station near you or to learn about the weekly CJ Radio podcast.)
John Locke Foundation President John Hood discussed Perdue recently with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio. (Click here to find a station near you or to learn about the weekly CJ Radio podcast.)
 
If your desire is to be constantly happy, you will doom yourself to misery.
If your desire is to be constantly happy, you will doom yourself to misery.
 
North Carolina's unemployment rate fell in April by three-tenths of a point, to 9.4 percent. Good news? Not really.
North Carolina's unemployment rate fell in April by three-tenths of a point, to 9.4 percent. Good news? Not really.
 
Four property owners suing the Town of Emerald Isle alleging an unlawful taking of their beachfront lots would strike a blow nationally for property rights protections if they win, their lawyers say.
Four property owners suing the Town of Emerald Isle alleging an unlawful taking of their beachfront lots would strike a blow nationally for property rights protections if they win, their lawyers say.
 
North Carolina should consider joining almost every other state in making the juvenile justice system the default destination for 16-year-olds charged with crimes.
North Carolina should consider joining almost every other state in making the juvenile justice system the default destination for 16-year-olds charged with crimes.
 
As the short session of the General Assembly enters its first full week, legislative leaders on both sides of the voter ID issue say they don't know what action, if any, will be taken to change requirements to vote.
As the short session of the General Assembly enters its first full week, legislative leaders on both sides of the voter ID issue say they don't know what action, if any, will be taken to change requirements to vote.
 
In unadjusted terms, the state added 20,000 jobs in April; over the past year, the number of jobs statewide has risen by 26,600. The vast majority of those gains have been in the private sector, which has accounted for 25,900 of the jobs added since April 2011.
In unadjusted terms, the state added 20,000 jobs in April; over the past year, the number of jobs statewide has risen by 26,600. The vast majority of those gains have been in the private sector, which has accounted for 25,900 of the jobs added since April 2011.
 
It's hard to read or watch any news without learning about some disturbing development in the Middle East. Americans ought to pay close attention to those developments.
It's hard to read or watch any news without learning about some disturbing development in the Middle East. Americans ought to pay close attention to those developments.
 
Twenty years ago homeschooling was relegated to the fringes of K-12 education -- the spurned stepchild in a newly blended family of schooling options. Today homeschooling is a credible, viable educational choice that is garnering respect, even admiration, from outside educators.
Twenty years ago homeschooling was relegated to the fringes of K-12 education -- the spurned stepchild in a newly blended family of schooling options. Today homeschooling is a credible, viable educational choice that is garnering respect, even admiration, from outside educators.
 
If you are a Republican who think that Pat McCrory is a shoo-in to win the North Carolina governor's race by a landslide, you are mistaken.
If you are a Republican who think that Pat McCrory is a shoo-in to win the North Carolina governor's race by a landslide, you are mistaken.
 
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
Consider these two facts. First, most net job creation in any modern economy comes from new companies, typically small firms that grow quickly.
 
People concerned about declining North Carolina fish stocks should take a closer look at so-called "catch shares," a system that uses property rights to help protect a valuable resource.
People concerned about declining North Carolina fish stocks should take a closer look at so-called "catch shares," a system that uses property rights to help protect a valuable resource.
 
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
Total state spending per capita is at its highest level ever in the 2012 fiscal year and has more than tripled since 1970--from $1,701 to an authorized $5,247.
 
I've written many times in the past about what I call North Carolina's Blarney tradition. We pretend to honor deeds over words, to "be rather than to seem" as the state motto puts it.
I've written many times in the past about what I call North Carolina's Blarney tradition. We pretend to honor deeds over words, to "be rather than to seem" as the state motto puts it.
 
After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
 
The three-quarter-cent sales tax centerpiece of Gov. Bev Perdue's $20.9 billion budget proposal would be used to hire more teachers and launch jobs programs, but is a "non-starter" for Republican leaders.
The three-quarter-cent sales tax centerpiece of Gov. Bev Perdue's $20.9 billion budget proposal would be used to hire more teachers and launch jobs programs, but is a "non-starter" for Republican leaders.
 
More than a third of voters turned out for North Carolina's primary elections, far higher than the normal turnout in a presidential year and almost as high as the record turnout for the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama slugfest in 2008.
More than a third of voters turned out for North Carolina's primary elections, far higher than the normal turnout in a presidential year and almost as high as the record turnout for the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama slugfest in 2008.
 
Republicans positioned themselves to make substantial gains in North Carolina's congressional delegation following Tuesday's primary.
Republicans positioned themselves to make substantial gains in North Carolina's congressional delegation following Tuesday's primary.
 
Primary election night Tuesday resulted in several upsets and close races in legislative contests in North Carolina, setting the stage for a competitive general election season this summer and fall.
Primary election night Tuesday resulted in several upsets and close races in legislative contests in North Carolina, setting the stage for a competitive general election season this summer and fall.
 
During this campaign season, I'm seeing a lot of North Carolina politicians promise to address the state's economic woes by helping more young people receive university degrees. In my view, this is not a serious policy proposal. It is just political pandering.
During this campaign season, I'm seeing a lot of North Carolina politicians promise to address the state's economic woes by helping more young people receive university degrees. In my view, this is not a serious policy proposal. It is just political pandering.
 
North Carolina's lopsided vote backing a constitutional amendment to limit marriage to one man and one woman is a national body blow to Democrats and signals that social issues are very much part of the political landscape this year, supporters of Amendment One say.
North Carolina's lopsided vote backing a constitutional amendment to limit marriage to one man and one woman is a national body blow to Democrats and signals that social issues are very much part of the political landscape this year, supporters of Amendment One say.
 
In this season of political claims, counterclaims, and calling of names, separating truth from error or falsehood can be a challenge. When in doubt, apply the Bacon Test.
In this season of political claims, counterclaims, and calling of names, separating truth from error or falsehood can be a challenge. When in doubt, apply the Bacon Test.
 
The North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition has closed an investigation of a blogger it had accused of "practicing nutrition" without a license. The April 9 decision came five days after Carolina Journal inquired about the complaint.
The North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition has closed an investigation of a blogger it had accused of "practicing nutrition" without a license. The April 9 decision came five days after Carolina Journal inquired about the complaint.
 
Those who know me know that I am inclined towards spicy food. When at the sub shop, I order the spiciest deli meats and plenty of jalapenos.
Those who know me know that I am inclined towards spicy food. When at the sub shop, I order the spiciest deli meats and plenty of jalapenos.
 
"With my old man I got no respect. I asked him, 'How can I get my kite in the air?' He told me to run off a cliff." - Rodney Dangerfield
"With my old man I got no respect. I asked him, 'How can I get my kite in the air?' He told me to run off a cliff." - Rodney Dangerfield
 
The days of cordial campaigns where worthy opponents debate the issues instead of sling mud haven't gone away completely. Take a look at the GOP primary for N.C. House District 3 as an example.
The days of cordial campaigns where worthy opponents debate the issues instead of sling mud haven't gone away completely. Take a look at the GOP primary for N.C. House District 3 as an example.
 
Campaign finance disclosures made available this week show that Randy Ramsey has outraised and outspent his chief rival, Norm Sanderson, significantly in the Republican primary in N.C. Senate District 2.
Campaign finance disclosures made available this week show that Randy Ramsey has outraised and outspent his chief rival, Norm Sanderson, significantly in the Republican primary in N.C. Senate District 2.
 
It's the last week before North Carolina's first primary. I've put it off long enough, but now I have no real alternative but to issue some fearless predictions.
It's the last week before North Carolina's first primary. I've put it off long enough, but now I have no real alternative but to issue some fearless predictions.
 
Attorneys for two associates of Gov. Bev Perdue, above, say a "massive amount of ill will" toward the governor may threaten their clients' ability to get a fair trial.
Attorneys for two associates of Gov. Bev Perdue, above, say a "massive amount of ill will" toward the governor may threaten their clients' ability to get a fair trial.
 
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