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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.

A 17-state coalition seeking out gas tax alternatives is looking for volunteers in North Carolina to test mileage-based user fees (MBUF).
A 17-state coalition seeking out gas tax alternatives is looking for volunteers in North Carolina to test mileage-based user fees (MBUF).
 
New Gallup Poll reveals faith in most American institutions at all time low, with the exception of small businesses and military
New Gallup Poll reveals faith in most American institutions at all time low, with the exception of small businesses and military
 
One of the biggest casualties of the pandemic has been the opportunity for our children to learn. Closed schools, the difficulty of pivoting to new learning platforms and upended schedules all contributed to a general sense that kids were falling behind academically.
One of the biggest casualties of the pandemic has been the opportunity for our children to learn. Closed schools, the difficulty of pivoting to new learning platforms and upended schedules all contributed to a general sense that kids were falling behind academically.
 
North Carolina has been cutting CO2 emissions this whole century without costly offshore wind energy being forced on electricity consumers
North Carolina has been cutting CO2 emissions this whole century without costly offshore wind energy being forced on electricity consumers
 
Concerns over how bureau director Rohit Chopra may have an outsized influence on the economy
 
Three charts show how bad administrative bloat gets when government bureaucracy takes over.
Three charts show how bad administrative bloat gets when government bureaucracy takes over.
 
National pride may be at a low, but this Independence Day remember the men and women who made this country so great
National pride may be at a low, but this Independence Day remember the men and women who made this country so great
 
As we enter July of 2022, Americans all over the country will begin their July 4th preparations. They will soon be confronted once again with the harsh reality of elevated prices due to continuing inflation.
As we enter July of 2022, Americans all over the country will begin their July 4th preparations. They will soon be confronted once again with the harsh reality of elevated prices due to continuing inflation.
 
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is accepting public comments on a request for absentee ballot signature varification through July 5.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is accepting public comments on a request for absentee ballot signature varification through July 5.
 
Eighty-nine of North Carolina’s one hundred counties experienced an increase in unemployment last month, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
Eighty-nine of North Carolina’s one hundred counties experienced an increase in unemployment last month, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
My colleague Terry Stoops and I have frequently railed about how North Carolina pays teachers based largely on years of service and not on results in the classroom.
My colleague Terry Stoops and I have frequently railed about how North Carolina pays teachers based largely on years of service and not on results in the classroom.
 
Today is the 92nd birthday of arguably the most influential social and political theorist of our generation, Thomas Sowell.
Today is the 92nd birthday of arguably the most influential social and political theorist of our generation, Thomas Sowell.
 
We are still dealing with the fallout from the redistricting case that resulted in a panel of court-appointed special masters drawing North Carolina’s congressional districts last February.
We are still dealing with the fallout from the redistricting case that resulted in a panel of court-appointed special masters drawing North Carolina’s congressional districts last February.
 
One of Gov. Cooper’s reasons for seeking to build 8 GW of offshore wind near our beaches is to fight climate change by reducing North Carolina’s energy emissions
One of Gov. Cooper’s reasons for seeking to build 8 GW of offshore wind near our beaches is to fight climate change by reducing North Carolina’s energy emissions
 
So you want the skinny on the state budget and K-12 education? Here’s a quick take:. The budget proposes. $11.2 billion for K-12 public education, an increase of $352 million over last year and the twelfth consecutive budget increase since 2011.
So you want the skinny on the state budget and K-12 education? Here’s a quick take:. The budget proposes. $11.2 billion for K-12 public education, an increase of $352 million over last year and the twelfth consecutive budget increase since 2011.
 
Wind turbines have been highlighted as the future of green energy by Gov. Roy Cooper, but could these monolith windmills destroy North Carolina’s coasts?
Wind turbines have been highlighted as the future of green energy by Gov. Roy Cooper, but could these monolith windmills destroy North Carolina’s coasts?
 
Republican budget writers released their conference budget adjustments for the new fiscal year on Tuesday, circumventing the traditional appropriations process.
Republican budget writers released their conference budget adjustments for the new fiscal year on Tuesday, circumventing the traditional appropriations process.
 
Biden told by French President Emanuel Macron that the UAE and Saudi Arabia Can’t Produce More Oil
Biden told by French President Emanuel Macron that the UAE and Saudi Arabia Can’t Produce More Oil
 
How a growing number of school districts across the country are billing parents over records requests
How a growing number of school districts across the country are billing parents over records requests
 
North Carolina Senate Republicans may have an even greater likelihood of picking up a supermajority after the Democratic candidate in one of the state’s most competitive seats dropped out of the race.
North Carolina Senate Republicans may have an even greater likelihood of picking up a supermajority after the Democratic candidate in one of the state’s most competitive seats dropped out of the race.
 
With the Biden administration leading the way, progressives have for months been desperately trying to shift blame for rising inflation.
With the Biden administration leading the way, progressives have for months been desperately trying to shift blame for rising inflation.
 
I am proud to announce the release of American Birthright, model social studies developed by some of the nation’s top historians and scholars to teach America’s foundational history of liberty.
I am proud to announce the release of American Birthright, model social studies developed by some of the nation’s top historians and scholars to teach America’s foundational history of liberty.
 
Latest Civitas Poll paints dire picture for the Democrat party in the Tar Heel State heading into the 2022 midterms
Latest Civitas Poll paints dire picture for the Democrat party in the Tar Heel State heading into the 2022 midterms
 
The unlegislated tax of inflation plagues small businesses with higher costs, threatens to reverse recovery, and stifles optimism.
The unlegislated tax of inflation plagues small businesses with higher costs, threatens to reverse recovery, and stifles optimism.
 
How President Joe Biden and Gov. Roy Cooper’s Policies Result in Energy Poverty
How President Joe Biden and Gov. Roy Cooper’s Policies Result in Energy Poverty
 
The decision allows legislative leaders to defend voter ID themselves instead of just relying on Attorney General Josh Stein
The decision allows legislative leaders to defend voter ID themselves instead of just relying on Attorney General Josh Stein
 
Everybody is feeling pain at the gas pump. Politicians are coming up with proposals to try to provide relief, but few would actually bring prices back down.
Everybody is feeling pain at the gas pump. Politicians are coming up with proposals to try to provide relief, but few would actually bring prices back down.
 
The Supreme Court has given families and school choice advocates another reason to smile. In a 6-3 decision on Tuesday, the Court ruled in Carson v Makin that Maine violated the U.S. Constitution
The Supreme Court has given families and school choice advocates another reason to smile. In a 6-3 decision on Tuesday, the Court ruled in Carson v Makin that Maine violated the U.S. Constitution
 
Administration continues to villainize the oil and gas industry without offering solid alternatives to ease pressures on families
Administration continues to villainize the oil and gas industry without offering solid alternatives to ease pressures on families
 
Property taxes on homeowners will increase $418 on average after vote on new $861 million budget
Property taxes on homeowners will increase $418 on average after vote on new $861 million budget
 
As inflation continues to steam ahead, more consumers are turning to debt to stay afloat. Whether this is out of necessity or fiscal missteps, the fact remains: dollars are not going as far.
As inflation continues to steam ahead, more consumers are turning to debt to stay afloat. Whether this is out of necessity or fiscal missteps, the fact remains: dollars are not going as far.
 
The good news for Buncombe County: three medical care providers are planning on investing in new medical care facilities, increasing access for patients.
The good news for Buncombe County: three medical care providers are planning on investing in new medical care facilities, increasing access for patients.
 
After 10 months of steady decreases, North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in May from April’s 3.4% rate, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
After 10 months of steady decreases, North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in May from April’s 3.4% rate, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has begun the process of revising state science and health standards
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has begun the process of revising state science and health standards
 
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