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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.

As of Friday, March 4, all legislative districts and candidates are set for this year’s state legislative races.
As of Friday, March 4, all legislative districts and candidates are set for this year’s state legislative races.
 
Gas prices may be out of control, but North Carolina’s motor fuels tax (the gas tax) has remained at steady levels for 30 years, when adjusted for inflation.
Gas prices may be out of control, but North Carolina’s motor fuels tax (the gas tax) has remained at steady levels for 30 years, when adjusted for inflation.
 
A previous installment in this series described the alarming wave of crime that swept the country in the second half of the 20th century and its disastrous impact on Blacks and the poor.
A previous installment in this series described the alarming wave of crime that swept the country in the second half of the 20th century and its disastrous impact on Blacks and the poor.
 
Having already discussed the two incumbent primaries in the senate, Senate District Forty-Seven Hise v. Ballard and Senate District One Steinburg v. Sanderson. We now look to the House of Representatives and its incumbent primaries.
Having already discussed the two incumbent primaries in the senate, Senate District Forty-Seven Hise v. Ballard and Senate District One Steinburg v. Sanderson. We now look to the House of Representatives and its incumbent primaries.
 
Currently, North Carolina public schools are sitting on over $4 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding. And the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) wants school boards to begin spending it.
Currently, North Carolina public schools are sitting on over $4 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding. And the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) wants school boards to begin spending it.
 
On Monday, March 7th, we discussed the competitive primary of two Republican leaders in the western part of the state
On Monday, March 7th, we discussed the competitive primary of two Republican leaders in the western part of the state
 
A New Yorker report alleges that Meadows never lived in the house he claimed is his voting residence
A New Yorker report alleges that Meadows never lived in the house he claimed is his voting residence
 
Last month, the Raleigh News & Observer laid out a series of articles questioning conservative leadership at the University of North Carolina System and General Assembly.
Last month, the Raleigh News & Observer laid out a series of articles questioning conservative leadership at the University of North Carolina System and General Assembly.
 
One man tyrannizing the whole society is no less unjust than the many tyrannizing the few under the guise of “the common good.”
One man tyrannizing the whole society is no less unjust than the many tyrannizing the few under the guise of “the common good.”
 
Learning loss in huge problem in the United States. A July 2021 analysis by McKinsey & Company consulting found that by the end of the school year, students were on average five months behind in mathematics and four months behind in reading.
Learning loss in huge problem in the United States. A July 2021 analysis by McKinsey & Company consulting found that by the end of the school year, students were on average five months behind in mathematics and four months behind in reading.
 
Imagine you hire someone to perform yardwork, at a mutually agreed upon price.
Imagine you hire someone to perform yardwork, at a mutually agreed upon price.
 
In an op-ed published in major newspapers across the state in December, North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) President Tamika Walker Kelly urged teachers to initiate local protests and disruptions to address the so-called “educator exodus” and “staff vacancy crisis” in NC schools.
In an op-ed published in major newspapers across the state in December, North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) President Tamika Walker Kelly urged teachers to initiate local protests and disruptions to address the so-called “educator exodus” and “staff vacancy crisis” in NC schools.
 
President Biden’s first State of the Union address attempted to bring hope to the American people.
President Biden’s first State of the Union address attempted to bring hope to the American people.
 
Inflation has reared its ugly head at the gas pumps and grocery aisles, to be sure, but one of the biggest ticket items on the Inflation Wheel of Misfortune is housing.
Inflation has reared its ugly head at the gas pumps and grocery aisles, to be sure, but one of the biggest ticket items on the Inflation Wheel of Misfortune is housing.
 
That’s the title of a recent piece at the College Fix. The author, Christian Schneider, goes on to say:
That’s the title of a recent piece at the College Fix. The author, Christian Schneider, goes on to say:
 
The John Locke Foundation releases an updated Civitas Partisan Index on court-ordered legislative maps
 
This week, I joined my friend Andrew Donaldson on the Heard Tell podcast to discuss the highs and lows, hits and misses of the US GOP Primary Debate hosted at this past weekend’s spectacular Carolina Liberty Conference.
This week, I joined my friend Andrew Donaldson on the Heard Tell podcast to discuss the highs and lows, hits and misses of the US GOP Primary Debate hosted at this past weekend’s spectacular Carolina Liberty Conference.
 
This past week 99.7% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
This past week 99.7% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
 
An honest assessment of our current fiscal situation is required
 
If lawmaking power is supposed to be forever separate from the powers of the executive branch, then how is it that state agencies can create what amount to laws?
If lawmaking power is supposed to be forever separate from the powers of the executive branch, then how is it that state agencies can create what amount to laws?
 
Anyone who has been in a store in the past year can’t help but notice steadily rising prices. .The truth is, prices are always changing.
Anyone who has been in a store in the past year can’t help but notice steadily rising prices. .The truth is, prices are always changing.
 
It's much easier for unelected bureaucrats to make rules than for elected legislators to pass laws, and that's a problem
It's much easier for unelected bureaucrats to make rules than for elected legislators to pass laws, and that's a problem
 
Generally speaking, it is not polite to ask someone else how old they are unless they’re clearly under the age of 18 or you’re ID’ing them for the double shot of Ardbeg they just ordered.
Generally speaking, it is not polite to ask someone else how old they are unless they’re clearly under the age of 18 or you’re ID’ing them for the double shot of Ardbeg they just ordered.
 
With the latest inflation number clocking in at an annualized 7.5%, the highest in 40 years, progressives continue to conjure up laughable excuses for inflation in order to deflect from its actual cause.
With the latest inflation number clocking in at an annualized 7.5%, the highest in 40 years, progressives continue to conjure up laughable excuses for inflation in order to deflect from its actual cause.
 
New Treasury guidance on state and local Covid relief spending is a nod to government and a flippant disregard of taxpayers and small businesses.
New Treasury guidance on state and local Covid relief spending is a nod to government and a flippant disregard of taxpayers and small businesses.
 
With a given law, sometimes clever hucksters, devious minds, and malicious enforcers and officials can twist “legal” implications out of it that clearly were never intended.
With a given law, sometimes clever hucksters, devious minds, and malicious enforcers and officials can twist “legal” implications out of it that clearly were never intended.
 
Earlier this week the State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced her office was seeking applicants to serve on a New 48- member Parent Advisory Commission to “elevate the voice of parents in students’ education.”
Earlier this week the State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced her office was seeking applicants to serve on a New 48- member Parent Advisory Commission to “elevate the voice of parents in students’ education.”
 
On Feb. 14, 2022, on behalf of the John Locke Foundation, Jon Guze joined several legal scholars in submitting a friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting review of a highly important Second Amendment case, Bianchi v. Frosh.
On Feb. 14, 2022, on behalf of the John Locke Foundation, Jon Guze joined several legal scholars in submitting a friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting review of a highly important Second Amendment case, Bianchi v. Frosh.
 
This past week 99.1% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
This past week 99.1% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
 
In his forthcoming State of the Union speech, “President Biden will emphasize his efforts to curb inflation,”reads The Wall Street Journal.
In his forthcoming State of the Union speech, “President Biden will emphasize his efforts to curb inflation,”reads The Wall Street Journal.
 
State government tax revenues have well-exceeded expectations this fiscal year, WRAL reported. Personal income and sales and use tax revenues were $766 million and $330 million above projections, respectively.
State government tax revenues have well-exceeded expectations this fiscal year, WRAL reported. Personal income and sales and use tax revenues were $766 million and $330 million above projections, respectively.
 
A ruling overturning constitutional amendments would invalidate statewide votes of the people
 
Recently the John Locke Foundation team met with candidates running for local office. We highlighted critical principles for local government’s fiscal health and sustainability.
Recently the John Locke Foundation team met with candidates running for local office. We highlighted critical principles for local government’s fiscal health and sustainability.
 
Over 40% of cases were to fully vaccinated individuals
 
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