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North Carolina’s decade of economic success deserves celebration. Even more so, however, it is worth applauding the important steps toward reform that state lawmakers have undertaken over the past decade.
North Carolina’s decade of economic success deserves celebration. Even more so, however, it is worth applauding the important steps toward reform that state lawmakers have undertaken over the past decade.
 
Right-to-Work laws, which simply state that employees can not be compelled to belong to or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment, are decidedly pro-worker and pro-growth.
Right-to-Work laws, which simply state that employees can not be compelled to belong to or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment, are decidedly pro-worker and pro-growth.
 
My previous research brief discussed that last year Gov. Roy Cooper pledged over $1.3 billion in corporate welfare to just 58 corporations from state “economic development” incentives programs whose stated purposes are about “job creation.”
My previous research brief discussed that last year Gov. Roy Cooper pledged over $1.3 billion in corporate welfare to just 58 corporations from state “economic development” incentives programs whose stated purposes are about “job creation.”
 
Backroads, byways, boondoggles, and brouhahas is an occasional column - taken from news sources throughout North Carolina - highlighting how government spends our money and makes other questionable moves about which state residents may not be aware
Backroads, byways, boondoggles, and brouhahas is an occasional column - taken from news sources throughout North Carolina - highlighting how government spends our money and makes other questionable moves about which state residents may not be aware
 
North Carolina should abandon economic development policy and completely refocus on economic growth
North Carolina should abandon economic development policy and completely refocus on economic growth
 
North Carolina should abandon what it has been referring to for years as economic development policy and completely refocus its efforts in the area of economic policy on economic growth
North Carolina should abandon what it has been referring to for years as economic development policy and completely refocus its efforts in the area of economic policy on economic growth
 
Remember the old tale about a drunken man crawling around under a lamppost? Dating at least as far back as 1924, the joke starts off with a police officer approaching the drunk to ask what he's looking for. In earlier versions of the joke, it's a dollar bill. In later versions, it's a set of car...
Remember the old tale about a drunken man crawling around under a lamppost? Dating at least as far back as 1924, the joke starts off with a police officer approaching the drunk to ask what he's looking for. In earlier versions of the joke, it's a dollar bill. In later versions, it's a set of car...
 
Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown (R-Onslow) introduced legislation on Monday to reform the state sales tax system. The state levies a 4.75 percent sales tax, while counties levy an additional two percent. The two percent is the focus of the bill, and is currently composed of three different...
Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown (R-Onslow) introduced legislation on Monday to reform the state sales tax system. The state levies a 4.75 percent sales tax, while counties levy an additional two percent. The two percent is the focus of the bill, and is currently composed of three different...
 
In previous years, Republicans rightly attacked then-Gov. Bev. Perdue's use of economic incentives to promote growth in North Carolina. Since taking control of the state, however, they have regrettably changed their tune. Gov. Pat McCrory and then-Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker last year urged...
In previous years, Republicans rightly attacked then-Gov. Bev. Perdue's use of economic incentives to promote growth in North Carolina. Since taking control of the state, however, they have regrettably changed their tune. Gov. Pat McCrory and then-Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker last year urged...
 
Jobs remain the most important issue facing North Carolina. Our government does not create jobs; however, it creates the environment in which job creators flourish.
Jobs remain the most important issue facing North Carolina. Our government does not create jobs; however, it creates the environment in which job creators flourish.
 
Local governments should focus on using existing revenues more efficiently, monitoring the effectiveness of school funding, and simplifying rules for land use and zoning. Those are three key recommendations in the John Locke Foundation's new City and County Issue Guide 2014.
Local governments should focus on using existing revenues more efficiently, monitoring the effectiveness of school funding, and simplifying rules for land use and zoning. Those are three key recommendations in the John Locke Foundation's new City and County Issue Guide 2014.
 
At the recent annual "planning retreat" of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners one of the presenters, Dr. William Rivenbark, reviewed the financial status of the county.
At the recent annual "planning retreat" of the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners one of the presenters, Dr. William Rivenbark, reviewed the financial status of the county.
 
Local governments should focus on using existing revenues more efficiently, monitoring the effectiveness of school funding, and simplifying rules for land use and zoning. Those are three key recommendations in the John Locke Foundation's new City and County Issue Guide 2014.
Local governments should focus on using existing revenues more efficiently, monitoring the effectiveness of school funding, and simplifying rules for land use and zoning. Those are three key recommendations in the John Locke Foundation's new City and County Issue Guide 2014.
 
Governor McCrory announced the following appointments today.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement today in response to the News & Observer article on the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center on Saturday's front page.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement today in response to the News & Observer article on the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center on Saturday's front page.
 
Politicians LOVE to talk about -- and pat themselves on the back about -- job creation and economic development. Though, most rational people know the only sources for job creation are private businesses.
Politicians LOVE to talk about -- and pat themselves on the back about -- job creation and economic development. Though, most rational people know the only sources for job creation are private businesses.
 
Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton addressed the role of economic incentives in attracting new jobs to North Carolina during their first debate Wednesday night.
Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Walter Dalton addressed the role of economic incentives in attracting new jobs to North Carolina during their first debate Wednesday night.
 
North Carolina's entire "economic development policy" should be replaced with "economic growth policy."
North Carolina's entire "economic development policy" should be replaced with "economic growth policy."
 
The Washington City Council has an issue on its agenda for Monday night (5-14-12) that should be of concern for every taxpayer in the City of Washington and Beaufort County, and especially for businesses in the county.
The Washington City Council has an issue on its agenda for Monday night (5-14-12) that should be of concern for every taxpayer in the City of Washington and Beaufort County, and especially for businesses in the county.
 
Warren Smith is a private citizen in Beaufort County who spent a career in the securities industry.
Warren Smith is a private citizen in Beaufort County who spent a career in the securities industry.
 
What do Tommy Thompson, Economic Developer for Beaufort County, Bev. Perdue and Nancy Pelosi have in common? They are all economic illiterates. Let us explain.
What do Tommy Thompson, Economic Developer for Beaufort County, Bev. Perdue and Nancy Pelosi have in common? They are all economic illiterates. Let us explain.
 
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