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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.

There are two reasons a corporation would take government incentives to move into North Carolina:
There are two reasons a corporation would take government incentives to move into North Carolina:
 
While Tamika Walker Kelly, President of the state chapter of the national teacher’s union, wants us to believe that “‘Learning loss’ is a false construct”, the data shows otherwise. Yikes.
While Tamika Walker Kelly, President of the state chapter of the national teacher’s union, wants us to believe that “‘Learning loss’ is a false construct”, the data shows otherwise. Yikes.
 
Earlier this year Gov. Cooper issued an Executive Order that would effectively transform the state’s entire economy.
Earlier this year Gov. Cooper issued an Executive Order that would effectively transform the state’s entire economy.
 
Six billion dollars — remember that number. The North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office says that’s how much money our state has received for K-12 Covid-19 relief via the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief Act (ESSER).
Six billion dollars — remember that number. The North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office says that’s how much money our state has received for K-12 Covid-19 relief via the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief Act (ESSER).
 
Fiscal takeaways from the President’s FY23 budget proposal
 
During his oversight of the Leandro case, Judge David Lee failed to scrutinize the comprehensive remedial plan that bears his signature
During his oversight of the Leandro case, Judge David Lee failed to scrutinize the comprehensive remedial plan that bears his signature
 
In North Carolina, cities are experiencing tremendous growth, driving up the demand for housing units.
In North Carolina, cities are experiencing tremendous growth, driving up the demand for housing units.
 
Since 2020, North Carolina has received -almost $6.1 billion in federal covid relief funds.
Since 2020, North Carolina has received -almost $6.1 billion in federal covid relief funds.
 
2-1 Superior Court decision to grant voting rights to felons server probation or parole will likely be appealed
2-1 Superior Court decision to grant voting rights to felons server probation or parole will likely be appealed
 
People are migrating to North Carolina in droves. The Tar Heel state has seen 10% population growth in just 10 years and is one of only six states gaining a congressional seat based on the latest Census.
People are migrating to North Carolina in droves. The Tar Heel state has seen 10% population growth in just 10 years and is one of only six states gaining a congressional seat based on the latest Census.
 
A recent article in The Business Journals highlights North Carolina’s tax reform as a “game changer” for bringing businesses and growth to the state.
A recent article in The Business Journals highlights North Carolina’s tax reform as a “game changer” for bringing businesses and growth to the state.
 
The Institute for Justice has posted a report about a recent decision by the U.S. Court of a Appeals for the Second Circuit:
The Institute for Justice has posted a report about a recent decision by the U.S. Court of a Appeals for the Second Circuit:
 
It turns out Gov. Roy Cooper doesn’t want his fellow democrats around if they’re not hyper progressive enough for him – take Sen. Kirk deViere’s word for it.
It turns out Gov. Roy Cooper doesn’t want his fellow democrats around if they’re not hyper progressive enough for him – take Sen. Kirk deViere’s word for it.
 
There is a growing movement in the United States to allow noncitizens to vote. Most recently, New York City passed an ordinance that would allow up to 800,000 noncitizen legal residents to vote in city elections.
There is a growing movement in the United States to allow noncitizens to vote. Most recently, New York City passed an ordinance that would allow up to 800,000 noncitizen legal residents to vote in city elections.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment situation continued to improve in February as the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment situation continued to improve in February as the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
This week, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis made national headlines during the Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings. Tillis asked hard-hitting questions of Jackson
This week, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis made national headlines during the Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings. Tillis asked hard-hitting questions of Jackson
 
We do not know why North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby used his legal authority to assign oversight of the Leandro v. State of North Carolina case to Special Superior Court Judge Michael Robinson.
We do not know why North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby used his legal authority to assign oversight of the Leandro v. State of North Carolina case to Special Superior Court Judge Michael Robinson.
 
On this day 12 years ago, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare.
On this day 12 years ago, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare.
 
Don't Fall for the Game of Economic Impact Studies; Promote Economic Growth Instead
 
In a continued attempt to skirt blame for spiraling price inflation, and gas prices more specifically, the Biden administration continues to trot out easily disprovable excuses.
In a continued attempt to skirt blame for spiraling price inflation, and gas prices more specifically, the Biden administration continues to trot out easily disprovable excuses.
 
First, it is not the case that people merely complied with the governor’s order or local orders.
First, it is not the case that people merely complied with the governor’s order or local orders.
 
Different methods and different data can lead to very different results
 
With the dust finally settled on the latest (but certainly not last) round of North Carolina’s redistricting wars, we can take stock of how those districts could perform in the next election.
With the dust finally settled on the latest (but certainly not last) round of North Carolina’s redistricting wars, we can take stock of how those districts could perform in the next election.
 
Now that personnel data for local public schools has been posted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, we have data on how the pandemic may have impacted staffing levels in local school districts.
Now that personnel data for local public schools has been posted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, we have data on how the pandemic may have impacted staffing levels in local school districts.
 
A year ago, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), allocating $8.85 billion to North Carolina. More than $5 billion of this was sent to the state and allocated by the General Assembly in the latest budget.
A year ago, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), allocating $8.85 billion to North Carolina. More than $5 billion of this was sent to the state and allocated by the General Assembly in the latest budget.
 
In response to rising inflation, earlier this week the Federal Reserve announced it has “approved an interest rate hike.” Several more such ‘hikes’ are expected this year.
In response to rising inflation, earlier this week the Federal Reserve announced it has “approved an interest rate hike.” Several more such ‘hikes’ are expected this year.
 
It’s Women’s History Month and we have the opportunity to celebrate women and their contribution to society, history, and progress. We have much to celebrate.
It’s Women’s History Month and we have the opportunity to celebrate women and their contribution to society, history, and progress. We have much to celebrate.
 
On October 7, 1969, the Montreal Police called a wildcat strike. Next morning, the Montreal Gazette described the result:
On October 7, 1969, the Montreal Police called a wildcat strike. Next morning, the Montreal Gazette described the result:
 
Last week Congress passed H.R. 2471, a $1.5 trillion spending omnibus package to fund the government through September. It was loaded with earmarks costing $9.7 billion.
Last week Congress passed H.R. 2471, a $1.5 trillion spending omnibus package to fund the government through September. It was loaded with earmarks costing $9.7 billion.
 
“If asked to return to the workplace five days a week, nearly 40% of women with children under 18 would return and immediately start looking for a work-from-home job,” according to a report
“If asked to return to the workplace five days a week, nearly 40% of women with children under 18 would return and immediately start looking for a work-from-home job,” according to a report
 
In February, over half of new Covid-19 cases in North Carolina were to fully vaccinated individuals, according to official state data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
In February, over half of new Covid-19 cases in North Carolina were to fully vaccinated individuals, according to official state data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
 
This past week 99.9% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
This past week 99.9% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.9% in January, a 0.2 percentage point change from the revised, December rate according to today’s release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.9% in January, a 0.2 percentage point change from the revised, December rate according to today’s release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
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