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To borrow a big phrase from this salient plan originating at the federal level, under President Trump's watchful eye, whose time has finally arrived, even here in the mispent realm of Beaufort County government(s).
Published: Monday, July 14th, 2025 @ 6:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Just written: Resolution in Support of the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE)
Published: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 @ 9:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Michele Morrow has called for the dismantling of the US Department of Education, urging the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk’s leadership to take swift action.
Published: Thursday, February 13th, 2025 @ 11:34 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The NFL Playoffs have arrived and command center stage now through the Super Bowl.
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2024 @ 1:14 am
By: The Correspondent
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In an extraordinary display of efficiency and ruthlessness, the FBI's crack tactical team descended upon a sleepy suburban neighborhood after receiving reports of an active incandescent light bulb.
Published: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 @ 10:32 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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The newly enhanced electronic Vendor Portal offers greater efficiency among NC businesses and state procurement professionals
Published: Sunday, July 30th, 2023 @ 8:16 am
By: ENC NOW
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Half of a trillion dollars was budgeted in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for federal, state and local governments to create plans over the next five years for rebuilding or expanding their infrastructure systems.
Published: Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 @ 12:52 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Twitter CEO Elon Musk revealed on Tuesday that his team has managed to significantly increase efficiency at the social media company since he purchased the firm six months ago.
Published: Saturday, June 10th, 2023 @ 7:57 am
By: Daily Wire
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Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) condemned the Biden administration for implementing energy efficiency standards for mobile homes in a rule that will increase costs for low-income households.
Published: Sunday, April 30th, 2023 @ 8:19 am
By: Daily Wire
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Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm unveiled new climate and efficiency restrictions on air conditioners despite widespread criticism the Biden administration received after officials recently announced restrictions on gas stoves.
Published: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 @ 11:03 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Department of Energy has “quietly” proposed a new energy efficiency rule that could severely restrict sale of gas stoves
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 10:52 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Biden administration has quietly admitted that a new proposed energy efficiency rule from the Department of Energy (DOE) could remove up to 50% of current gas stoves from the U.S. market if it is enacted.
Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2023 @ 7:43 am
By: Daily Wire
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The final earnings report published by Meta for 2022 indicated that the social media company’s net income declined 41% over the course of the year, prompting executives to announce efficiency improvements in comments that appear to have restored investor confidence.
Published: Sunday, February 12th, 2023 @ 1:34 pm
By: Daily Wire
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today questioned witnesses from the United States Secret Service, the Justice Department and the Government Accountability Office on improper government spending of federal COVID-19 relief money.
Published: Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 @ 9:01 am
By: ENC NOW
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While criticism has mounted against various states for their lassitude in reporting election results, the state of Florida has been lauded for its speed and efficiency in delivering the news of the results.
Published: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 @ 7:15 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Impressed by the efficiency of Martha's Vineyard in expelling their migrants in less than 48 hours, several border towns in Texas have begun adopting best practices from the affluent Massachusetts island.
Published: Friday, September 30th, 2022 @ 12:39 am
By: Babylon Bee
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This morning, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) participated in a Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing with IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig regarding the 2022 Tax Filing Season.
Published: Friday, March 18th, 2022 @ 6:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Community Oral Health Transformation (COrHT) Initiative aims to improve outcomes, lower costs, and increase efficiency in oral health care for underserved populations
Published: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 @ 1:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act (HELP Act) and the Strategic Acquisition and Floodplain Efficiency Reform Act (SAFER Act), legislation to help communities recover from natural disasters.
Published: Thursday, June 17th, 2021 @ 2:51 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Very recently, finally, I discovered why a good bit of my efficiency has been compromised over the last number of months in these crazy days of malaise here in the Age of Covid, and guess what: It was my mouse.
Published: Friday, March 26th, 2021 @ 7:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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She didn't use the words "garbage in, garbage out." But that popular computer science catch phrase could have summarized State Auditor Beth Wood's recent warning to N.C. lawmakers
Published: Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 @ 11:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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We're going to run government smoothly, efficiently, and on behalf of the very hardworking taxpayers.
Published: Sunday, May 20th, 2018 @ 7:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Whether the size of a school district has any effect on academic performance or cost efficiency is unclear, because the research isn't conclusive, UNC-Chapel Hill representatives told a legislative committee
Published: Sunday, April 8th, 2018 @ 9:35 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Tax policy is as much about regulation as it is the efficiency and simplicity of raising revenues to pay for government activity
Published: Saturday, January 20th, 2018 @ 4:17 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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This week, the Senate unanimously passed the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) that modifies the implementation of two upcoming regulations that would have passed on new costs to millions of
Published: Friday, December 22nd, 2017 @ 3:34 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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The term “efficiency gap” generates a buzz among those who want the federal courts to scrap partisan electoral gerrymandering
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 @ 9:01 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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University of North Carolina system campus leaders are entangled in regulations that waste time and money, and they should be free from such worries, system President Margaret Spellings said Friday
Published: Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 @ 3:51 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A new study finds that expanding the scope of practice for midlevel health care providers, including chiropractors and physical therapists, may improve the efficiency of the health care market in the United States
Published: Friday, October 21st, 2016 @ 3:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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They're motivated to advance in their careers, driven to bring innovation and efficiency to their organizations, and maybe a little relieved to finally be done, after spending the last 16 months participating in the NC Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM).
Published: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 @ 10:33 pm
By: jonah
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The on-going modernization and efficiency initiatives in North Carolina state government, spearheaded by Governor Pat McCrory, are getting recognition beyond the bounds of North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 @ 9:52 pm
By: Russell Allen
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A proposed EPA rule, as part of regulation that would purport to control greenhouse gas emissions and impose fuel efficiency standards, could harm North Carolina's vibrant performance auto and racing industries, according to a group that represents such businesses nationwide
Published: Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 @ 11:49 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Chris Estes is stepping down as State Chief Information Officer to return to the private sector. The governor tasked Estes with improving the efficiency of the state's information technology structure and improving the service experience for...
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:08 am
By: McCrory Communications
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A recent Carolina Journal article highlighted an important ruling against an occupational license in Texas. North Carolina state leaders should take note.
Published: Monday, September 14th, 2015 @ 2:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, the Senate passed a six-year highway bill that includes provisions previously introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC)
Published: Friday, July 31st, 2015 @ 12:46 am
By: Thom Tillis
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As the name implies, North Carolina's 2007 renewable energy and energy-efficiency portfolio standards, REPS, mandate involves a portion of energy efficiency. As described in a 2008 John Locke Foundation report on the subject, the belief from the start was that the...
Published: Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 @ 10:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The goal of the College User Support Team is to provide training and support for college staff on the Colleague system to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
Published: Monday, June 22nd, 2015 @ 3:41 pm
By: Barbara Tansey
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A mandate that 12.5 percent of North Carolina's energy eventually would come from renewable sources or energy efficiency was a bad idea back in 2007, when the idea was included in Senate Bill 3
Published: Monday, June 15th, 2015 @ 1:37 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Two of three drivers of higher electricity costs in North Carolina are renewable energy investments by utilities and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards (REPS) mandate, according to a new report released by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA).
Published: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 @ 11:15 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) sent VA Secretary Robert McDonald a preliminary series of recommendations to apply best business practices to the VA system to make it more efficient and help ensure that veterans are receiving timely and quality care.
Published: Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 @ 11:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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