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The North Carolina Senate has crafted a recipe for cronyism and corruption.
The North Carolina Senate has crafted a recipe for cronyism and corruption.
 
Criticism continues to mount over the North Carolina Senate’s decision to include $1.4 billion for NCInnovation in its proposed budget. Not only would it be a massive crony scheme using taxpayer dollars to reward select businesses by political appointees, the organization’s own justifications contin
Criticism continues to mount over the North Carolina Senate’s decision to include $1.4 billion for NCInnovation in its proposed budget. Not only would it be a massive crony scheme using taxpayer dollars to reward select businesses by political appointees, the organization’s own justifications contin
 
In honor of the hundreds of billions of dollars being funneled to support the LGBTQ cause, the dollar sign has officially been added as the newest member of the acronym.
Published: Friday, July 28th, 2023 @ 12:19 am By: Babylon Bee
In honor of the hundreds of billions of dollars being funneled to support the LGBTQ cause, the dollar sign has officially been added as the newest member of the acronym.
 
If you ever needed proof that corporate cronyism is a timeless practice, here’s a story for you.
If you ever needed proof that corporate cronyism is a timeless practice, here’s a story for you.
 
It’s a beautiful day for golfing in Pinehurst, or so North Carolina’s politicians would have you believe.
It’s a beautiful day for golfing in Pinehurst, or so North Carolina’s politicians would have you believe.
 
The Department of Labor needs to clean up its act.
Published: Thursday, February 13th, 2020 @ 5:10 am By: LifeZette
For a guy claiming to be against “tax giveaways” to corporations, Gov. Roy Cooper sure seems to be fond of doling out taxpayer dollars to corporations.
For a guy claiming to be against “tax giveaways” to corporations, Gov. Roy Cooper sure seems to be fond of doling out taxpayer dollars to corporations.
 
The holiday season may be upon us, but there is no shortage of political happenings in North Carolina.
The holiday season may be upon us, but there is no shortage of political happenings in North Carolina.
 
North Carolina scores better than the average state when it comes to policies that promote freedom. Taking aim at cronyism might produce even better marks.
North Carolina scores better than the average state when it comes to policies that promote freedom. Taking aim at cronyism might produce even better marks.
 
Anything done a first time becomes easier to do a second time, for better and for worse.
Anything done a first time becomes easier to do a second time, for better and for worse.
 
More details have emerged regarding the shady nature of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Deal.
More details have emerged regarding the shady nature of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Deal.
 
Nothing in the U.S. Constitution implies a hierarchy among rights. Nevertheless, the federal courts have insisted on relegating economic rights to second-class status
Nothing in the U.S. Constitution implies a hierarchy among rights. Nevertheless, the federal courts have insisted on relegating economic rights to second-class status
 
The incentives game just keeps getting worse. It used to be that state and local governments would put together a package to help lure a large company for a major project bringing significant numbers of new jobs to an area
The incentives game just keeps getting worse. It used to be that state and local governments would put together a package to help lure a large company for a major project bringing significant numbers of new jobs to an area
 
Today, the Civitas Institute released a statement on the nomination of Damon Circosta, executive director of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation, to the State Board of Elections and Ethics as the "unaffiliated" ninth member of the board
Today, the Civitas Institute released a statement on the nomination of Damon Circosta, executive director of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation, to the State Board of Elections and Ethics as the "unaffiliated" ninth member of the board
 
Brian Balfour accurately called President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum “crony protectionism.” It’s a good tag
Brian Balfour accurately called President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum “crony protectionism.” It’s a good tag
 
If you think corporate incentives are only used to attract businesses, think again
If you think corporate incentives are only used to attract businesses, think again
 
The News & Observer recently ran an op-ed from Froma Harrop arguing that renewable energy has become competitive with traditional energy resources
The News & Observer recently ran an op-ed from Froma Harrop arguing that renewable energy has become competitive with traditional energy resources
 
One of the advantages of observing the many incentives being thrown at Amazon is that it highlights the absurdities of cronyism and government meddling in the market
One of the advantages of observing the many incentives being thrown at Amazon is that it highlights the absurdities of cronyism and government meddling in the market
 
As an alumnus of the University of Texas Law School and the father of a recent UT graduate, I pay close attention to what is going on at my alma mater
As an alumnus of the University of Texas Law School and the father of a recent UT graduate, I pay close attention to what is going on at my alma mater
 
The N&O today is celebrating because there was a step forward in the process to soak Triangle taxpayers for a wildly inefficient, crony boondoggle: the proposed Durham-Orange light rail
The N&O today is celebrating because there was a step forward in the process to soak Triangle taxpayers for a wildly inefficient, crony boondoggle: the proposed Durham-Orange light rail
 
House Bill 589, the misnamed Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is making its way through the North Carolina Senate
House Bill 589, the misnamed Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is making its way through the North Carolina Senate
 
The N&O today lauded the announcement by Infosys that the Indian tech company is planning to open up a new technology hub in Wake County
The N&O today lauded the announcement by Infosys that the Indian tech company is planning to open up a new technology hub in Wake County
 
House Bill 589, Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is anything but competitive or a solution. It is a lobbyists’ dream bill with something for everyone – right down to a set aside for environmental non-profit NCGREENPOWER
House Bill 589, Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is anything but competitive or a solution. It is a lobbyists’ dream bill with something for everyone – right down to a set aside for environmental non-profit NCGREENPOWER
 
It would be hard to find a more blatant example of cronyism than the North Carolina law forbidding brewers who produce more than 25,000 barrels per year from selling their products directly to retailers
It would be hard to find a more blatant example of cronyism than the North Carolina law forbidding brewers who produce more than 25,000 barrels per year from selling their products directly to retailers
 
In this age of cronyism and meet-the-new-boss-same-as-the-old-boss partisan turnstile D.C. politics, maybe it really does take an "outsider" executive to give up power voluntarily
In this age of cronyism and meet-the-new-boss-same-as-the-old-boss partisan turnstile D.C. politics, maybe it really does take an "outsider" executive to give up power voluntarily
 
Maybe it is an American thing, the excess of too much success in the wrong hands of those that have not the talent to wield it, to make a difference.
Maybe it is an American thing, the excess of too much success in the wrong hands of those that have not the talent to wield it, to make a difference.
 
The federal government issued tax credits in North Carolina approaching a half-billion dollars for renewable energy investment in the five most recent years for which records are available, and high-income earners have benefited the most from the tax favors
The federal government issued tax credits in North Carolina approaching a half-billion dollars for renewable energy investment in the five most recent years for which records are available, and high-income earners have benefited the most from the tax favors
 
In 2014, North Carolina State University became the new home for PowerAmerica, a $140 million dollar project aimed at promoting research in the advanced electronics industry. Just two years later, NC State is back in the headlines, this time with a focus on energy
In 2014, North Carolina State University became the new home for PowerAmerica, a $140 million dollar project aimed at promoting research in the advanced electronics industry. Just two years later, NC State is back in the headlines, this time with a focus on energy
 
If there is a need to get from point A to point B, the shortest distance between the two is typically the one most traveled and most desired
If there is a need to get from point A to point B, the shortest distance between the two is typically the one most traveled and most desired
 
Like a recovering addict on the verge of a major binge, some North Carolina lawmakers are on the brink of falling back into the black hole of tax credits
Like a recovering addict on the verge of a major binge, some North Carolina lawmakers are on the brink of falling back into the black hole of tax credits
 
Crony capitalism is a term that we have been hearing a lot lately. The term has come into use to distinguish the kind of economic system we, in large part, have in this country with true free market capitalism. In the former there is a cozy relationship between business, particularly big business...
Crony capitalism is a term that we have been hearing a lot lately. The term has come into use to distinguish the kind of economic system we, in large part, have in this country with true free market capitalism. In the former there is a cozy relationship between business, particularly big business...
 
The larger question may remain: Who is willing to learn, and intellectually expand their horizons to become better providers, better citizens and truer patriots?
The larger question may remain: Who is willing to learn, and intellectually expand their horizons to become better providers, better citizens and truer patriots?
 
What is the role of competition in the marketplace? That's the question surrounding a recent uproar in Fuquay-Varina, a Raleigh suburb located in the southwest corner of Wake County. Food trucks - a Triangle staple - have arrived in the town, and some restaurant owners are not happy...
What is the role of competition in the marketplace? That's the question surrounding a recent uproar in Fuquay-Varina, a Raleigh suburb located in the southwest corner of Wake County. Food trucks - a Triangle staple - have arrived in the town, and some restaurant owners are not happy...
 
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 597, a bill which would revive the lapsed Export-Import Bank
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 597, a bill which would revive the lapsed Export-Import Bank
 
In the face of defeat, claim victory anyway. That's what state bureaucrats in charge of meddling with North Carolina's economy are doing in light of a recent report that suggests their meddling has produced dismal results.
In the face of defeat, claim victory anyway. That's what state bureaucrats in charge of meddling with North Carolina's economy are doing in light of a recent report that suggests their meddling has produced dismal results.
 
That North Carolina's system of automobile inspections persists is, as I wrote in my 2013 report on Carolina Cronyism, "a triumph of cronyism." North Carolina is one of only 17 states that require safety inspections of automobiles, though there have been frequent legislative efforts to end them...
That North Carolina's system of automobile inspections persists is, as I wrote in my 2013 report on Carolina Cronyism, "a triumph of cronyism." North Carolina is one of only 17 states that require safety inspections of automobiles, though there have been frequent legislative efforts to end them...
 
At a recent event with Harry Reid in Las Vegas President Obama accused conservatives of being inconsistent in their support for free markets. Why? Apparently because they are "not for" solar power. Here's what he had to say to the gathering...
At a recent event with Harry Reid in Las Vegas President Obama accused conservatives of being inconsistent in their support for free markets. Why? Apparently because they are "not for" solar power. Here's what he had to say to the gathering...
 
Just when I think the NC Chamber can't sink any lower, they DO.
Just when I think the NC Chamber can't sink any lower, they DO.
 
Out of the blue, government goodies for solar energy providers has become the rage on Jones Street. No one really saw this coming.
Published: Saturday, May 9th, 2015 @ 2:12 am By: Brant Clifton
Out of the blue, government goodies for solar energy providers has become the rage on Jones Street. No one really saw this coming.
 
As I write this, what is turning out to possibly be the most powerful crony special interest in North Carolina is fighting to keep part of its welfare money flowing. A regulatory reform bill that reduces the amount of super expensive solar energy that North Carolina electricity users are...
As I write this, what is turning out to possibly be the most powerful crony special interest in North Carolina is fighting to keep part of its welfare money flowing. A regulatory reform bill that reduces the amount of super expensive solar energy that North Carolina electricity users are...
 
We've expressed our dismay at recent legislation - sponsored by a hodge-podge of statist Democrats, RINOs, and reputed conservatives - to extend the 35 percent credit for solar energy production for five years.
We've expressed our dismay at recent legislation - sponsored by a hodge-podge of statist Democrats, RINOs, and reputed conservatives - to extend the 35 percent credit for solar energy production for five years.
 

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