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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.

In 2019, Gov. Roy Cooper pledged $146.0 million in corporate welfare to 66 corporations. In 2020, amid shutting down and crippling small businesses with extreme executive orders, Cooper pledged $519.3 million in corporate giveaways to just 48 corporations.
In 2019, Gov. Roy Cooper pledged $146.0 million in corporate welfare to 66 corporations. In 2020, amid shutting down and crippling small businesses with extreme executive orders, Cooper pledged $519.3 million in corporate giveaways to just 48 corporations.
 
When you get right down to it, two years of COVID-19 and the government intrusion that has gone along with it, has led to what CNBC dubs a “winter of discontent.”
When you get right down to it, two years of COVID-19 and the government intrusion that has gone along with it, has led to what CNBC dubs a “winter of discontent.”
 
Securing up-to-date data on union membership changes has always been a challenge.
 
New analysis from the Tax Foundation finds that – surprise! – high-tax states lost population while low-tax states gained residents.
New analysis from the Tax Foundation finds that – surprise! – high-tax states lost population while low-tax states gained residents.
 
One of my resolutions for the new year is to spend less time being outraged by flame-throwers on social media and instead spend more time learning from the straight-talking pros.
One of my resolutions for the new year is to spend less time being outraged by flame-throwers on social media and instead spend more time learning from the straight-talking pros.
 
I recently listened as a friend voiced frustration that she was not paid her worth. She believed that her occupation, in retail, was not as valued as it should be and that it was as worthy as any other employment.
I recently listened as a friend voiced frustration that she was not paid her worth. She believed that her occupation, in retail, was not as valued as it should be and that it was as worthy as any other employment.
 
North Carolina State Treasury Controller Linda Combs was fighting for 1.7 billion dollars of taxpayers’ money over the Thanksgiving holiday.
North Carolina State Treasury Controller Linda Combs was fighting for 1.7 billion dollars of taxpayers’ money over the Thanksgiving holiday.
 
This past week about 98.8% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone. That is the lowest estimate recorded since this same time last year, during the height of cold and flu (respiratory viruses) season.
This past week about 98.8% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone. That is the lowest estimate recorded since this same time last year, during the height of cold and flu (respiratory viruses) season.
 
Unnerved and stretched thin. That’s a good description of how my extended family is feeling heading into the new year.
Unnerved and stretched thin. That’s a good description of how my extended family is feeling heading into the new year.
 
On December 28, 2021, Jon Sanders submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
On December 28, 2021, Jon Sanders submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
 
No districts in the NC League of Conservation Voters' map have enough black voters to satisfy Voting Rights Act requirements
No districts in the NC League of Conservation Voters' map have enough black voters to satisfy Voting Rights Act requirements
 
2021 brought many tax changes to North Carolina with the passage of the state budget, and in the end, everyone will see a bit more in their wallets.
2021 brought many tax changes to North Carolina with the passage of the state budget, and in the end, everyone will see a bit more in their wallets.
 
North Carolina’s Certificate of Need statute intentionally restricts the supply of medical services. It forces medical service providers to obtain a certificate of need (CON) before opening new or expanded facilities, installing new or additional equipment, or even, in some instances, treating more
North Carolina’s Certificate of Need statute intentionally restricts the supply of medical services. It forces medical service providers to obtain a certificate of need (CON) before opening new or expanded facilities, installing new or additional equipment, or even, in some instances, treating more
 
Mike Munger and Terry Anderson say farewell to a great mind
Mike Munger and Terry Anderson say farewell to a great mind
 
From his personal Twitter account, President Joe Biden has mentioned inflation once
From his personal Twitter account, President Joe Biden has mentioned inflation once
 
The proposed remedial maps from the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters have a pattern of splitting cities
The proposed remedial maps from the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters have a pattern of splitting cities
 
This past week over 99.6% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone, and nearly nine out of 10 (89.9%) adult North Carolinians are estimated to have either vaccine-induced or natural immunity.
This past week over 99.6% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone, and nearly nine out of 10 (89.9%) adult North Carolinians are estimated to have either vaccine-induced or natural immunity.
 
“Set some money aside for a rainy day.” That’s financial advice anyone discussing finances worth their salt would include.
“Set some money aside for a rainy day.” That’s financial advice anyone discussing finances worth their salt would include.
 
Lawsuits over North Carolina’s new congressional and state legislative maps have been fast-tracked by the courts and will be heard right after the New Year’s Holiday.
Lawsuits over North Carolina’s new congressional and state legislative maps have been fast-tracked by the courts and will be heard right after the New Year’s Holiday.
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped in November to 3.9% and still remained below the national average of 4.2%. Jobs in Leisure & Hospitality and Professional & Business Services continued to grow and outpace other sectors, up 10% and 5% from last year respectively.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped in November to 3.9% and still remained below the national average of 4.2%. Jobs in Leisure & Hospitality and Professional & Business Services continued to grow and outpace other sectors, up 10% and 5% from last year respectively.
 
My latest piece for the American Institute for Economic Research discusses government leaders’ distressing comfort with reflexive despotism on the thinnest of excuses, this time being the mere announcement of a new “variant of concern”
My latest piece for the American Institute for Economic Research discusses government leaders’ distressing comfort with reflexive despotism on the thinnest of excuses, this time being the mere announcement of a new “variant of concern”
 
Today the Tax Foundation released its annual State Business Tax Climate Index that highlights which states best structure their tax systems and provides a roadmap for improvement for others.
Today the Tax Foundation released its annual State Business Tax Climate Index that highlights which states best structure their tax systems and provides a roadmap for improvement for others.
 
The very reason for government is, as the Founders made clear in the Declaration of Independence, to defend and protect (“secure”) everyone’s God-given rights.
The very reason for government is, as the Founders made clear in the Declaration of Independence, to defend and protect (“secure”) everyone’s God-given rights.
 
The new state budget provides an increase of 1.3 percent for each step of the salary schedule. In addition to several bonuses the budget also gives teachers an average 5 percent pay raise over two years.
The new state budget provides an increase of 1.3 percent for each step of the salary schedule. In addition to several bonuses the budget also gives teachers an average 5 percent pay raise over two years.
 
North Carolina Supreme Court states it was an intentional limit on how legislative districts could be drawn
North Carolina Supreme Court states it was an intentional limit on how legislative districts could be drawn
 
If your business model requires ongoing subsidies and incentives, your business isn’t selling a product, it’s having to lobby nonstop. ZeroHedge reports on a major new threat to the rooftop solar business in California.
If your business model requires ongoing subsidies and incentives, your business isn’t selling a product, it’s having to lobby nonstop. ZeroHedge reports on a major new threat to the rooftop solar business in California.
 
The good news is that we can get much better with a few simple reforms
 
Democrats continue to wrangle the Build Back Better Act into a passable piece of legislation and will do “everything” they can to accomplish this before Christmas.
Democrats continue to wrangle the Build Back Better Act into a passable piece of legislation and will do “everything” they can to accomplish this before Christmas.
 
The far-left NC Policy Watch just published a report on childhood poverty and hunger in North Carolina, co-authored by the controversial and hypocritical UNC law professor Gene Nichol.
The far-left NC Policy Watch just published a report on childhood poverty and hunger in North Carolina, co-authored by the controversial and hypocritical UNC law professor Gene Nichol.
 
The Left insists government is better poised than you to spend more of your hard-earned money.
The Left insists government is better poised than you to spend more of your hard-earned money.
 
Masking, politicized curricula, lack of opportunity and dissatisfaction with remote learning: these are some of the issues that have enraged and engaged parents in North Carolina and across the nation.
Masking, politicized curricula, lack of opportunity and dissatisfaction with remote learning: these are some of the issues that have enraged and engaged parents in North Carolina and across the nation.
 
Critics of educational freedom increasingly use the threat of privatization to shine a negative spotlight on school choice programs.
Critics of educational freedom increasingly use the threat of privatization to shine a negative spotlight on school choice programs.
 
The New York City Council wants to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. Even outgoing far-left Mayor Bill de Blasio is hesitant about taking this step
The New York City Council wants to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. Even outgoing far-left Mayor Bill de Blasio is hesitant about taking this step
 
A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms what you already know: the cost of living is rising at an alarming rate.
A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms what you already know: the cost of living is rising at an alarming rate.
 
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