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The labor market lost considerable momentum last year, with only 584,000 jobs added, averaging 49,000 positions per month.
Published: Monday, January 19th, 2026 @ 2:28 pm By: Daily Wire
The labor market lost considerable momentum last year, with only 584,000 jobs added, averaging 49,000 positions per month.
 
In 2013, the new Republican-led General Assembly took steps to foster economic growth by lowering the state’s corporate income tax rate. The corporate income tax is a burden that ultimately falls on workers.
In 2013, the new Republican-led General Assembly took steps to foster economic growth by lowering the state’s corporate income tax rate. The corporate income tax is a burden that ultimately falls on workers.
 
There’s no doubt, freedom and economic growth is tied to free trade. The less countries and communities are hindered by burdensome and unnecessarily regulations, the more wealth that can be generated.
There’s no doubt, freedom and economic growth is tied to free trade. The less countries and communities are hindered by burdensome and unnecessarily regulations, the more wealth that can be generated.
 
North Carolina is home to a number of funding institutions supporting economic development and related strategies necessary for economic growth. As a result of Golden LEAF’s strategic plan, one of the five strategic priorities is to have, and be recognized for.
North Carolina is home to a number of funding institutions supporting economic development and related strategies necessary for economic growth. As a result of Golden LEAF’s strategic plan, one of the five strategic priorities is to have, and be recognized for.
 
When it comes to public affairs, bad news is good and good news is bad. That is, political speeches and media pieces that describe a problem as big and getting worse tend to attract more attention, so more are produced.
When it comes to public affairs, bad news is good and good news is bad. That is, political speeches and media pieces that describe a problem as big and getting worse tend to attract more attention, so more are produced.
 
In 1940, some 3.6 million people lived in North Carolina, ranking the state 11th in the nation in population and first in the Southeast. Across the South as a whole, only Texas (6.4 million) was more populous.
In 1940, some 3.6 million people lived in North Carolina, ranking the state 11th in the nation in population and first in the Southeast. Across the South as a whole, only Texas (6.4 million) was more populous.
 
If the most important factor determining the welfare of workers is the growth rate of the economy, that has policy implications that free-market conservatives, among others, will welcome.
If the most important factor determining the welfare of workers is the growth rate of the economy, that has policy implications that free-market conservatives, among others, will welcome.
 
Since President Trump has taken office, economic growth rates have soared, 4.2 percent in the last quarter, and unemployment rates are the lowest in decades, at present 3.7 percent
Since President Trump has taken office, economic growth rates have soared, 4.2 percent in the last quarter, and unemployment rates are the lowest in decades, at present 3.7 percent
 
When pollsters ask voters to list the issues they care about most, economic concerns usually rank high on the list - even when unemployment rates are relatively low
When pollsters ask voters to list the issues they care about most, economic concerns usually rank high on the list - even when unemployment rates are relatively low
 
Today, the Council of Economic Advisers released a report on the relationship between the corporate tax rate and GDP growth
Today, the Council of Economic Advisers released a report on the relationship between the corporate tax rate and GDP growth
 
The North Carolina Senate's budget plan would increase state spending at half the rate proposed by Gov. Roy Cooper and include a tax cut package projected to save taxpayers $1 billion over its first two years of implementation
Published: Monday, May 29th, 2017 @ 1:46 pm By: Civitas Insitute
The North Carolina Senate's budget plan would increase state spending at half the rate proposed by Gov. Roy Cooper and include a tax cut package projected to save taxpayers $1 billion over its first two years of implementation
 
"North Carolina's recent, major changes in economic policy have resulted, thus far, in sizable increases in economic growth, employment, and salaries, and reductions in unemployment rates."
"North Carolina's recent, major changes in economic policy have resulted, thus far, in sizable increases in economic growth, employment, and salaries, and reductions in unemployment rates."
 
North Carolina's 2016-17 state budget responsibly limited the growth rate of state spending, wisely padded the state's Rainy Day Fund, cut taxes further and continued one of the most aggressive trends of teacher pay increases in the nation.
North Carolina's 2016-17 state budget responsibly limited the growth rate of state spending, wisely padded the state's Rainy Day Fund, cut taxes further and continued one of the most aggressive trends of teacher pay increases in the nation.
 
In 2013 the state of North Carolina passed and began implementing a program of sweeping tax reform meant to remove barriers to economic growth that were embedded in the state's burdensome tax code
In 2013 the state of North Carolina passed and began implementing a program of sweeping tax reform meant to remove barriers to economic growth that were embedded in the state's burdensome tax code
 
North Carolina's 2016-17 state budget responsibly limited the growth rate of state spending, wisely padded the state's Rainy Day Fund, cut taxes further and continued one of the most aggressive trends of teacher pay increases in the nation.
North Carolina's 2016-17 state budget responsibly limited the growth rate of state spending, wisely padded the state's Rainy Day Fund, cut taxes further and continued one of the most aggressive trends of teacher pay increases in the nation.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina ended the fiscal year with strong revenue growth, meaning business tax rates will be lower in 2017.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina ended the fiscal year with strong revenue growth, meaning business tax rates will be lower in 2017.
 
The U.S. Census Bureau just confirmed what everyone already suspected: North Carolina now has more than 10 million residents. We've been adding an average of 281 people each day. That's one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.
The U.S. Census Bureau just confirmed what everyone already suspected: North Carolina now has more than 10 million residents. We've been adding an average of 281 people each day. That's one of the fastest growth rates in the United States.
 
Likely North Carolina voters overwhelmingly favor a measure to restrain the growth rate of state spending. According to the April 2011 Civitas Institute poll, 67 percent of respondents support the ideas contained in HB 188 - which would limit the growth rate of the state budget to a formula based...
Likely North Carolina voters overwhelmingly favor a measure to restrain the growth rate of state spending. According to the April 2011 Civitas Institute poll, 67 percent of respondents support the ideas contained in HB 188 - which would limit the growth rate of the state budget to a formula based...
 
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina added some 11,000 jobs in April and nearly 107,000 jobs over the 12-month period. That's a annual growth rate in payroll employment of 2.6 percent, which exceeds the national and Southeastern averages (each 2.2 percent).
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina added some 11,000 jobs in April and nearly 107,000 jobs over the 12-month period. That's a annual growth rate in payroll employment of 2.6 percent, which exceeds the national and Southeastern averages (each 2.2 percent).
 
North Carolina lawmakers would harm, not help, the state's economic growth if they extend and expand corporate tax incentive programs.
North Carolina lawmakers would harm, not help, the state's economic growth if they extend and expand corporate tax incentive programs.
 
Not much, it would seem. Yet according to the latest data, they are among the states leading the national pack in economic performance. The closer you look at the list of top performers, the more you start to see patterns that help explain why some states are faring well and others aren't within...
Not much, it would seem. Yet according to the latest data, they are among the states leading the national pack in economic performance. The closer you look at the list of top performers, the more you start to see patterns that help explain why some states are faring well and others aren't within...
 
How serious are our state leaders about economic growth and long-term recovery? Are they committed to broadening the base of taxpayers so that everyone pays something and nearly everyone pays less? Will they stand strong to continue the reforms that are turning the state around?
How serious are our state leaders about economic growth and long-term recovery? Are they committed to broadening the base of taxpayers so that everyone pays something and nearly everyone pays less? Will they stand strong to continue the reforms that are turning the state around?
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted in favor of a bill that would repeal Medicare’s Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, which requires disastrous cuts to Medicare provider compensation.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted in favor of a bill that would repeal Medicare’s Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, which requires disastrous cuts to Medicare provider compensation.
 
The website newgeography.org recently published a study of which metro areas have the most economic momentum as 2014 gets under way. The Praxis Strategy Group looked at factors such as GDP growth, job growth, unemployment rates, population growth and migration from other states.
The website newgeography.org recently published a study of which metro areas have the most economic momentum as 2014 gets under way. The Praxis Strategy Group looked at factors such as GDP growth, job growth, unemployment rates, population growth and migration from other states.
 
For decades North Carolina's tax system has needed a major overhaul. A model of hodgepodge tax policy, it has featured high rates for most taxpayers and special exemptions for the few. It has penalized economic growth and discouraged job creation.
For decades North Carolina's tax system has needed a major overhaul. A model of hodgepodge tax policy, it has featured high rates for most taxpayers and special exemptions for the few. It has penalized economic growth and discouraged job creation.
 
When you hear politicians utter the phrase "economists say," be skeptical. There may well be economists who agree with their particular policy idea. But economists and other social scientists don't speak with one voice. There are many differences of opinion, reflecting differences in assumptions...
When you hear politicians utter the phrase "economists say," be skeptical. There may well be economists who agree with their particular policy idea. But economists and other social scientists don't speak with one voice. There are many differences of opinion, reflecting differences in assumptions...
 
"Are we there yet?" Any parent who has taken long road trips with young children has likely heard that phrase countless times. To the children, the only thing that matters is how quickly they arrive at the destination.
"Are we there yet?" Any parent who has taken long road trips with young children has likely heard that phrase countless times. To the children, the only thing that matters is how quickly they arrive at the destination.
 
Just about every political cause in Raleigh is being pitched as a spur to economic growth. It's easy to see why. North Carolina continues to post...
Just about every political cause in Raleigh is being pitched as a spur to economic growth. It's easy to see why. North Carolina continues to post...
 
A pro-growth tax reform including elimination of state personal and corporate income taxes has garnered significant attention in North Carolina over the last several weeks.
A pro-growth tax reform including elimination of state personal and corporate income taxes has garnered significant attention in North Carolina over the last several weeks.
 
North Carolina could promote economic growth and wealth creation by replacing its existing personal income tax with a flat-rate consumed income tax.
North Carolina could promote economic growth and wealth creation by replacing its existing personal income tax with a flat-rate consumed income tax.
 
High school graduation rates improved in 2011, increasing to 77.7 percent, the highest four-year graduation rate ever reported in North Carolina.
High school graduation rates improved in 2011, increasing to 77.7 percent, the highest four-year graduation rate ever reported in North Carolina.
 

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