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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.

The question isn’t whether a massive buildout of offshore wind capacity off North Carolina beaches would lead to fewer jobs and less economic growth than otherwise, but how extensive the losses would be
The question isn’t whether a massive buildout of offshore wind capacity off North Carolina beaches would lead to fewer jobs and less economic growth than otherwise, but how extensive the losses would be
 
Pres. Biden and Gov. Cooper tout government intervention to force offshore wind energy development off North Carolina beaches as a way to create jobs and grow the economy
Pres. Biden and Gov. Cooper tout government intervention to force offshore wind energy development off North Carolina beaches as a way to create jobs and grow the economy
 
The U.S. House and Senate voted along party lines to pass the latest tax and spend bill, “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,” (IRA) sending it to President Biden’s desk. Yesterday, with Biden’s signature, the bill became law.
The U.S. House and Senate voted along party lines to pass the latest tax and spend bill, “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,” (IRA) sending it to President Biden’s desk. Yesterday, with Biden’s signature, the bill became law.
 
As tax reform heats up across the country, high-tax states should take notice
 
Jordan may be disqualified from running for the North Carolina Third District Senate seat
Jordan may be disqualified from running for the North Carolina Third District Senate seat
 
In an interview with Fox Business, Duke Energy CEO shares where the future of energy is heading for North Carolina
In an interview with Fox Business, Duke Energy CEO shares where the future of energy is heading for North Carolina
 
Progressives have sought to use public schools to advance their social and political agenda for nearly a century
Progressives have sought to use public schools to advance their social and political agenda for nearly a century
 
August 15, 1754 | Benjamin Hawkins was born in Warren County. He became one of North Carolina’s first United States Senators.
August 15, 1754 | Benjamin Hawkins was born in Warren County. He became one of North Carolina’s first United States Senators.
 
Last July the Biden administration instructed Americans to “relish” a supposed savings of 16 cents on a “4th of July BBQ.” Pres. Joe Biden then assured the nation that price increases were “temporary.”
Last July the Biden administration instructed Americans to “relish” a supposed savings of 16 cents on a “4th of July BBQ.” Pres. Joe Biden then assured the nation that price increases were “temporary.”
 
A statement from Amy O. Cooke, CEO of the John Locke Foundation:
 
Press Secretary says there is 0% inflation, while Treasure Secretary denies auditing will increase with new IRS funding
 
Distrust for Supreme Court and FBI high
 
The primary goal of social justice is “equity”
 
A lot has changed since the mass shooting in Uvalde. Amy O. Cooke talks with FASTER Colorado’s executive director Laura Carno about what Colorado has done over the past six years to train armed school staff and what can be done here in North Carolina.
A lot has changed since the mass shooting in Uvalde. Amy O. Cooke talks with FASTER Colorado’s executive director Laura Carno about what Colorado has done over the past six years to train armed school staff and what can be done here in North Carolina.
 
Stories about educator employment too often rely on anecdotal evidence, hearsay, and politically motivated testimonials
Stories about educator employment too often rely on anecdotal evidence, hearsay, and politically motivated testimonials
 
How the IRS’ increase in funding could result in less money in your pockets
 
Inflation continues to ravage household budgets. According to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index rose 8.5% over the last year.
Inflation continues to ravage household budgets. According to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index rose 8.5% over the last year.
 
Fishing communities in every coastal state have tried to alert the Biden administration to offshore wind energy’s threat to their industry and marine habitats, biodiversity, and oceanography
Fishing communities in every coastal state have tried to alert the Biden administration to offshore wind energy’s threat to their industry and marine habitats, biodiversity, and oceanography
 
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all but two of North Carolina’s counties in June, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all but two of North Carolina’s counties in June, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
Lower income taxes allow people to keep more of their hard-earned money and spend it on their needs
Lower income taxes allow people to keep more of their hard-earned money and spend it on their needs
 
As crime continues to spike throughout the country, the man responsible for instituting a wave of lax prosecutors defends his activism
As crime continues to spike throughout the country, the man responsible for instituting a wave of lax prosecutors defends his activism
 
Over the last week, the News & Observer and EdNC published articles about a modification to the principal compensation system included in this year’s state budget.
Over the last week, the News & Observer and EdNC published articles about a modification to the principal compensation system included in this year’s state budget.
 
There has been little examination of the extent of the impacts of “environmentally friendly” offshore wind development on affected marine ecologies, habitats, fisheries, and wildlife
There has been little examination of the extent of the impacts of “environmentally friendly” offshore wind development on affected marine ecologies, habitats, fisheries, and wildlife
 
The “Inflation Reduction Act” would be a disaster for many. Taxes would rise for nearly every income group, devastating low-income households in particular.
The “Inflation Reduction Act” would be a disaster for many. Taxes would rise for nearly every income group, devastating low-income households in particular.
 
Scratching Beneath the Surface Reveals a Struggling Labor Market
Scratching Beneath the Surface Reveals a Struggling Labor Market
 
What FASTER Colorado could do to make North Carolina schools safer
 
Starting the in 1970s, teacher unions began politicizing teacher spending on classroom items
Starting the in 1970s, teacher unions began politicizing teacher spending on classroom items
 
Earlier this week Keung Hui of the News and Observer tweeted that Wake County Public Schools is still recommending that all students and staff wear masks in schools
Earlier this week Keung Hui of the News and Observer tweeted that Wake County Public Schools is still recommending that all students and staff wear masks in schools
 
Worries over impact of recession grows as Meta, Alphabet look to restrict or freeze hiring
Worries over impact of recession grows as Meta, Alphabet look to restrict or freeze hiring
 
In addition to the inflation tax, the tax burden would also hit poor the hardest
 
Gov. Roy Cooper had an op-ed published today in the Raleigh News & Observer calling out the hospital lobby as an obstacle to Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper had an op-ed published today in the Raleigh News & Observer calling out the hospital lobby as an obstacle to Medicaid expansion in North Carolina.
 
China’s aggressive response to Pelosi’s visit emphasizes the need for the U.S. to produce its own semiconductors
China’s aggressive response to Pelosi’s visit emphasizes the need for the U.S. to produce its own semiconductors
 
Inflation is at 9.1%, the economy is in a recession, and after a year of back and forth, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) agreed to a massive tax and spending bill.
Inflation is at 9.1%, the economy is in a recession, and after a year of back and forth, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) agreed to a massive tax and spending bill.
 
Be prepared for more market shocks, tax increases, inflation and pain at the pump
Be prepared for more market shocks, tax increases, inflation and pain at the pump
 
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