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Earlier this year, the censor-happy Left were growing increasingly alarmed that Elon Musk would buy Twitter and restore its former free-speech policy.
Earlier this year, the censor-happy Left were growing increasingly alarmed that Elon Musk would buy Twitter and restore its former free-speech policy.
 
After two consecutive quarters of negative growth, the U.S. economy saw gains in the third quarter. U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in Q3, according to the advance estimate released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
After two consecutive quarters of negative growth, the U.S. economy saw gains in the third quarter. U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in Q3, according to the advance estimate released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
 
The nonprofit Tax Foundation has released its State Business Tax Climate Index each year since 2003, distilling complicated tax environments into a simple and easy-to-understand ranking. The index is focused on how states generate revenue, not how much.
The nonprofit Tax Foundation has released its State Business Tax Climate Index each year since 2003, distilling complicated tax environments into a simple and easy-to-understand ranking. The index is focused on how states generate revenue, not how much.
 
Families are feeling the pinch as cost of living continues to increase in North Carolina’s capitol
Families are feeling the pinch as cost of living continues to increase in North Carolina’s capitol
 
As Putin's funding environmentalist groups against fracking and pipelines show
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased for the second consecutive month in September according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased for the second consecutive month in September according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
The 2022 election could be critical to changing economic policy choices
 
Nearly 60,000 North Carolinians never re-entered the labor force after the Covid shutdowns.
Nearly 60,000 North Carolinians never re-entered the labor force after the Covid shutdowns.
 
Large COLA this year caused by inflation will likely mean Social Security tax hikes or benefit cuts in the near future
Large COLA this year caused by inflation will likely mean Social Security tax hikes or benefit cuts in the near future
 
Progressives across the country are working tirelessly to rewrite the history on school reopenings, claiming that it was a bipartisan effort. The reality is far different, and, in fact, progressive leaders fought to keep schools closed.
Progressives across the country are working tirelessly to rewrite the history on school reopenings, claiming that it was a bipartisan effort. The reality is far different, and, in fact, progressive leaders fought to keep schools closed.
 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in September, greater than the increases in July and August and higher than projections, according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.2%.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in September, greater than the increases in July and August and higher than projections, according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.2%.
 
Diverting scarce resources to failed projects represents waste in our economy
 
A recent survey reported massive school staffing shortages in North Carolina in August. That’s roughly 11,000 vacancies, which would impact the quality of education students receive.
A recent survey reported massive school staffing shortages in North Carolina in August. That’s roughly 11,000 vacancies, which would impact the quality of education students receive.
 
SO-PAK-CO, Inc., a food processor and packager, will create 440 new jobs in Scotland County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $85 million to build a state-of-the-art processing and packaging facility in the City of Laurinburg.
SO-PAK-CO, Inc., a food processor and packager, will create 440 new jobs in Scotland County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $85 million to build a state-of-the-art processing and packaging facility in the City of Laurinburg.
 
The NBA/NFL is proposing that college become a requirement for players entering the draft. This would mean that players would have to spend at least one year in college before they are eligible for the draft.
The NBA/NFL is proposing that college become a requirement for players entering the draft. This would mean that players would have to spend at least one year in college before they are eligible for the draft.
 
Raleigh, N.C. – Fab-Con Machinery Development Corporation, a manufacturer of textile finishing equipment, will create 27 new jobs in Rowan County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.3 million to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operation to Salisbury.
Raleigh, N.C. – Fab-Con Machinery Development Corporation, a manufacturer of textile finishing equipment, will create 27 new jobs in Rowan County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.3 million to relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operation to Salisbury.
 
GDP growth slides another quarter, and investors are increasingly worried about the future of the economy
GDP growth slides another quarter, and investors are increasingly worried about the future of the economy
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased in August for the first time since Covid-19, as we reported two weeks ago.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased in August for the first time since Covid-19, as we reported two weeks ago.
 
A law passed in 2021 required that the “decarbonization” plan approved by the state Utilities Commission to be reasonable, set forth the least-cost path to compliance, and maintain or improve grid adequacy and reliability
A law passed in 2021 required that the “decarbonization” plan approved by the state Utilities Commission to be reasonable, set forth the least-cost path to compliance, and maintain or improve grid adequacy and reliability
 
As reported last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina unemployment increased for the first time since the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
As reported last week by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina unemployment increased for the first time since the pandemic-induced economic downturn.
 
How the Biden’s cozy relationship with unions is leaving the country vulnerable
How the Biden’s cozy relationship with unions is leaving the country vulnerable
 
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in August after remaining flat at 3.4% for four consecutive months prior, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate increased to 3.5% in August after remaining flat at 3.4% for four consecutive months prior, according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce.
 
Netflix could face another massive loss by the end of the year after recently facing its largest drop in subscribers in the company’s history.
Netflix could face another massive loss by the end of the year after recently facing its largest drop in subscribers in the company’s history.
 
The Left’s latest pro-union resurgence discredits workers
 
RX Industries, of South Carolina, has announced the completion of its expansion in Beaufort County (SC).
RX Industries, of South Carolina, has announced the completion of its expansion in Beaufort County (SC).
 
Increasing productivity is the key to wealth creation
 
Cummins-Meritor, a business unit within Cummins’ components segment, will add 40 new jobs in Henderson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Cummins-Meritor, a business unit within Cummins’ components segment, will add 40 new jobs in Henderson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
 
Credit card debt jumped again in the second quarter of 2022 as inflation caused people to spend more money to consume the same basket of goods.
Credit card debt jumped again in the second quarter of 2022 as inflation caused people to spend more money to consume the same basket of goods.
 
SteriTek, a contract sterilizer, will create 50 new jobs in Alamance County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $59.9 million to build an East Coast sterilization facility in Burlington.
SteriTek, a contract sterilizer, will create 50 new jobs in Alamance County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $59.9 million to build an East Coast sterilization facility in Burlington.
 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in August after remaining constant in July according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.3%. This number would have been markedly higher if not for declining gas prices.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in August after remaining constant in July according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.3%. This number would have been markedly higher if not for declining gas prices.
 
Americans facing largest national debt ever, just as Biden announces student loan forgiveness
 
SunTree Snack Foods will create 94 new jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $10.1 million to establish an East Coast manufacturing site in Goldsboro.
SunTree Snack Foods will create 94 new jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $10.1 million to establish an East Coast manufacturing site in Goldsboro.
 
The last few years have seen an exploding housing market, with the costs of homes surging amid low inventory, but now, experts say the market has taken a turn, and the U.S. has now entered a housing recession.
The last few years have seen an exploding housing market, with the costs of homes surging amid low inventory, but now, experts say the market has taken a turn, and the U.S. has now entered a housing recession.
 
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