Many cheered when the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that independent redistricting commissions are Constitutional.
Published: Sunday, July 19th, 2015 @ 2:03 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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I’ve never been a big fan of study commissions organized by politicians. They are almost always easy ways out for politicians looking to avoid having to take a tough stand on a controversial issue.
Published: Friday, February 20th, 2015 @ 7:35 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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A new year brings new opportunities, and North Carolina offers the nation's best opportunities to change state government.
Published: Sunday, January 13th, 2013 @ 12:17 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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For the first time since records have been kept by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners -- and possibly for the first time since the 19th century -- Republicans hold a majority of seats on county commissions in the Tar Heel State.
Published: Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 @ 2:14 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Nearly two years ago, Gov. Bev Perdue started discussing a subject that in recent years had become taboo in Raleigh: downsizing state boards and commissions.
Published: Saturday, June 30th, 2012 @ 6:59 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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