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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.

NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
NC State researchers in 2016 found that 80 percent of North Carolina beachgoers would either not return to a beach rental if wind turbines were visible — or require an unreasonable discount for spoiled views
 
In the era where politics has become increasingly tribalistic, we seldom see significant bi-partisan support from leadership within both parties. The Reorganization and Economic Development Act, House Bill 346, is one exception.
In the era where politics has become increasingly tribalistic, we seldom see significant bi-partisan support from leadership within both parties. The Reorganization and Economic Development Act, House Bill 346, is one exception.
 
Turbines under discussion off the coast of Bald Head Island and other Brunswick County beaches would be very tall — 853 feet from base to blade tip, with towers and blade tips all flashing simultaneously 30 times per minute in all directions
Turbines under discussion off the coast of Bald Head Island and other Brunswick County beaches would be very tall — 853 feet from base to blade tip, with towers and blade tips all flashing simultaneously 30 times per minute in all directions
 
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), along with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, just released their 2023 annual report of Rich States, Poor States.
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), along with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, just released their 2023 annual report of Rich States, Poor States.
 
Recently, federal and state government officials and wind energy advocates tried to quell Brunswick County residents’ serious economic concerns about offshore wind turbines spoiling ocean views and harming tourism
Recently, federal and state government officials and wind energy advocates tried to quell Brunswick County residents’ serious economic concerns about offshore wind turbines spoiling ocean views and harming tourism
 
The John Locke Foundation is excited to enter a new era on July 1, 2023, when Donald Bryson succeeds Amy O. Cooke as chief executive officer and publisher of Carolina Journal. Locke announced Bryson’s promotion and Cooke’s retirement Tuesday.
The John Locke Foundation is excited to enter a new era on July 1, 2023, when Donald Bryson succeeds Amy O. Cooke as chief executive officer and publisher of Carolina Journal. Locke announced Bryson’s promotion and Cooke’s retirement Tuesday.
 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in March after increasing 0.4% in February according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 5.0%.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in March after increasing 0.4% in February according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 5.0%.
 
Policy choices in response to the pandemic increased parental demand for more educational options
 
Pension plans for state government retirees are strained
 
As federal funding to schools for covid relief is entering its last phase, a lot of people are beginning to ask the question: What difference has $172 billion made for students and our schools?
As federal funding to schools for covid relief is entering its last phase, a lot of people are beginning to ask the question: What difference has $172 billion made for students and our schools?
 
State House member Tricia Cotham’s move from Democrat to Republican has become a major focal point for Raleigh.
State House member Tricia Cotham’s move from Democrat to Republican has become a major focal point for Raleigh.
 
The NC Senate signaled their intentions Wednesday to aggressively lower the state’s personal income tax rate.
The NC Senate signaled their intentions Wednesday to aggressively lower the state’s personal income tax rate.
 
The monthly local jobs report reveals unemployment rates and related economic indicators at the county level.
 
Last Wednesday, North Carolina House leadership released a biennial budget proposal that over the next two years would, among other things, increase spending on public schools, raise average teacher pay by more than 10%, and expand school choice.
Last Wednesday, North Carolina House leadership released a biennial budget proposal that over the next two years would, among other things, increase spending on public schools, raise average teacher pay by more than 10%, and expand school choice.
 
The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
 
Preparred, but unspoken, public comment on the Election Day Integrity Act:
Preparred, but unspoken, public comment on the Election Day Integrity Act:
 
A new bill, SB 512, introduced this week would grant the legislature more authority over appointments for state boards and commissions.
A new bill, SB 512, introduced this week would grant the legislature more authority over appointments for state boards and commissions.
 
Medicaid expansion is a government intervention created to address problems caused by previous interventions
Medicaid expansion is a government intervention created to address problems caused by previous interventions
 
After weeks of speculation, Trump faces 30 different charges related to Stormy Daniels hush money.
 
Did politicians learn their lesson from the Great Recession? It’s a question I pose in my latest piece at RealClearPolicy.
Did politicians learn their lesson from the Great Recession? It’s a question I pose in my latest piece at RealClearPolicy.
 
The latest revelations from a recent Civitas Poll on voter thoughts coming into 2024 election cycle
The latest revelations from a recent Civitas Poll on voter thoughts coming into 2024 election cycle
 
The North Carolina House released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, and the North Carolina Senate is scheduled to release its version next before the two chambers meet to establish a conference budget
The North Carolina House released its biennium budget proposal this week as scheduled, and the North Carolina Senate is scheduled to release its version next before the two chambers meet to establish a conference budget
 
School choice continues to expand across the fruited plain, providing more educational options for families. In recent weeks Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, and Utah, approved statewide education savings account programs.
School choice continues to expand across the fruited plain, providing more educational options for families. In recent weeks Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, and Utah, approved statewide education savings account programs.
 
Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would correct the current imbalance of authority between schools and parents, delineate parental rights, and end practices that limit parental decision-making
Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would correct the current imbalance of authority between schools and parents, delineate parental rights, and end practices that limit parental decision-making
 
LibsofTikTok video of potentially underage student getting lap dance during drag performance at NC community college goes viral
LibsofTikTok video of potentially underage student getting lap dance during drag performance at NC community college goes viral
 
My latest piece at the American Institute for Economic Research discusses the particularly harmful impact progressive income taxes have on productivity and the poor.
My latest piece at the American Institute for Economic Research discusses the particularly harmful impact progressive income taxes have on productivity and the poor.
 
Majority support citizen only voting, right to work, and taxpayer protection amendments
 
A loophole in North Carolina law allows ballots from unverified registrations to be counted
A loophole in North Carolina law allows ballots from unverified registrations to be counted
 
H.B. 130 passes the N.C. House, now in the N.C. Senate
 
Declining Labor Force, Wages, and Work Hours Cause for Concern
 
Parents should have the right to determine the direction of their children’s and education, not teachers or the government
Parents should have the right to determine the direction of their children’s and education, not teachers or the government
 
A nationwide ban of the social media app seems imminent after a day of testimony before Congress
A nationwide ban of the social media app seems imminent after a day of testimony before Congress
 
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