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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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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...
 
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...
 
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 the legislature comes back into session, there is a renewed focus on what are typically referred to as economic incentives, or by many who are more skeptical of such programs, corporate welfare or simply cronyism. Programs that are and will continue to be debated are subsidies to...
As the legislature comes back into session, there is a renewed focus on what are typically referred to as economic incentives, or by many who are more skeptical of such programs, corporate welfare or simply cronyism. Programs that are and will continue to be debated are subsidies to...
 
The 2009 so-called "stimulus" passed by the Congress was one of the biggest budget-busting, deficit-growing, big-government, cronyism-enabling scams to ever come out of our capital city.
The 2009 so-called "stimulus" passed by the Congress was one of the biggest budget-busting, deficit-growing, big-government, cronyism-enabling scams to ever come out of our capital city.
 
Supposedly, the Republican Party is about free markets, individual liberty, and reaping the rewards of hard work.
Published: Monday, August 11th, 2014 @ 3:40 pm By: Brant Clifton
Supposedly, the Republican Party is about free markets, individual liberty, and reaping the rewards of hard work.
 
In Raleigh, the McCrory Department of Commerce is doing quite a bit of cheerleading for special taxpayer-provided incentives to lure business to North Carolina.
Published: Monday, May 26th, 2014 @ 8:16 am By: Brant Clifton
In Raleigh, the McCrory Department of Commerce is doing quite a bit of cheerleading for special taxpayer-provided incentives to lure business to North Carolina.
 
We've got it pretty good here in Moore County. One of the lowest tax rates (and crime rates) in North Carolina. World-class golf courses. Lots of great dining and shopping.
We've got it pretty good here in Moore County. One of the lowest tax rates (and crime rates) in North Carolina. World-class golf courses. Lots of great dining and shopping.
 
One of the most consistent findings in economic research is that occupational licensing restricts the supply of service providers in the licensed field and thereby drives up prices.
One of the most consistent findings in economic research is that occupational licensing restricts the supply of service providers in the licensed field and thereby drives up prices.
 
McClatchy and other mainstream media outlets blew the doors off of The NC Rural Center earlier this year  -  exposing all kinds of cronyism and corruption to public view.
McClatchy and other mainstream media outlets blew the doors off of The NC Rural Center earlier this year  -  exposing all kinds of cronyism and corruption to public view.
 
Earlier this year, we got bombarded with information about what a cronyism-infested money-wasting mess the state's Rural Center was.
Earlier this year, we got bombarded with information about what a cronyism-infested money-wasting mess the state's Rural Center was.
 
Last week, Civitas wrote about how a city audit uncovered widespread cronyism and financial misconduct at the Raleigh Business and Technology Center.
Last week, Civitas wrote about how a city audit uncovered widespread cronyism and financial misconduct at the Raleigh Business and Technology Center.
 
In the darkest days of the recent financial crisis, University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales had a bad feeling. He had seen this story before, and the ending didn't turn out well. So Zingales wrote a book titled...
In the darkest days of the recent financial crisis, University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales had a bad feeling. He had seen this story before, and the ending didn't turn out well. So Zingales wrote a book titled...
 
Valeria Lee, chair of the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center board of directors, has announced a plan of action for reviewing the organization's procedures for awarding, monitoring and reporting grants.
Valeria Lee, chair of the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center board of directors, has announced a plan of action for reviewing the organization's procedures for awarding, monitoring and reporting grants.
 
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
 
Every policy and decision by government has economic costs, and more so when the policy interferes with or, worse, prevents some market choices. Such negative economic effects are what make even more pernicious the practice of cronyism.
Every policy and decision by government has economic costs, and more so when the policy interferes with or, worse, prevents some market choices. Such negative economic effects are what make even more pernicious the practice of cronyism.
 

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