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In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
 
A Heritage Foundation-linked group is suing the CIA over records of its investigation into COVID-19 after a whistleblower said analysts were paid to change their conclusions.
A Heritage Foundation-linked group is suing the CIA over records of its investigation into COVID-19 after a whistleblower said analysts were paid to change their conclusions.
 
Thousands of American auto dealers are pushing President Joe Biden to scrap his electric vehicle mandate because consumers are not warming up to buying EVs for various reasons.
Thousands of American auto dealers are pushing President Joe Biden to scrap his electric vehicle mandate because consumers are not warming up to buying EVs for various reasons.
 
One of the nation’s oldest and largest insurance companies had its incentives package terminated by the North Carolina Economic Investment Committee Tuesday for failing to add thousands of jobs to its operations center in Charlotte.
One of the nation’s oldest and largest insurance companies had its incentives package terminated by the North Carolina Economic Investment Committee Tuesday for failing to add thousands of jobs to its operations center in Charlotte.
 
House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) slammed President Joe Biden over the weekend for the renewed explosion of illegal immigration on the U.S. southern border
Published: Friday, October 13th, 2023 @ 5:10 pm By: Daily Wire
House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) slammed President Joe Biden over the weekend for the renewed explosion of illegal immigration on the U.S. southern border
 
Latest Example Further Demonstrates the Folly of Government Corporate Welfare
Latest Example Further Demonstrates the Folly of Government Corporate Welfare
 
Fayetteville native Brian Tyree Henry was among those nominated for an Oscar in this year’s 95th Annual Academy Awards. He was recognized for his role as James in the film “Causeway.”
Fayetteville native Brian Tyree Henry was among those nominated for an Oscar in this year’s 95th Annual Academy Awards. He was recognized for his role as James in the film “Causeway.”
 
North Carolina continues to make headlines for its economic development incentives
North Carolina continues to make headlines for its economic development incentives
 
Ongoing trend continues of companies not living up to their economic promises to North Carolina despite JDIG incentives.
Ongoing trend continues of companies not living up to their economic promises to North Carolina despite JDIG incentives.
 
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to effectively implement the incentives for semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing provided by division A of H.R. 4346 (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered
Published: Thursday, September 1st, 2022 @ 11:03 am By: ENC NOW
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to effectively implement the incentives for semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing provided by division A of H.R. 4346 (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered
 
The House of Representatives passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act on Thursday, despite opposition from Republicans who argued that the bill would funnel billions in taxpayer money toward corporations.
Published: Thursday, August 4th, 2022 @ 11:54 am By: Daily Wire
The House of Representatives passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act on Thursday, despite opposition from Republicans who argued that the bill would funnel billions in taxpayer money toward corporations.
 
32 companies received JDIG incentives in 2021, most of which will last 12 years, totally $1.2 billion taxpayer dollars.
32 companies received JDIG incentives in 2021, most of which will last 12 years, totally $1.2 billion taxpayer dollars.
 
Economic development incentives divert taxpayer money to politically favored companies at the expense of the rest of the state
Economic development incentives divert taxpayer money to politically favored companies at the expense of the rest of the state
 
There are two reasons a corporation would take government incentives to move into North Carolina:
There are two reasons a corporation would take government incentives to move into North Carolina:
 
A Vietnamese automaker has announced plans to build a $4 billion electric-vehicle assembly and battery-manufacturing plant at Triangle Innovation Point in Moncure, about 30 miles west of the Triangle.
A Vietnamese automaker has announced plans to build a $4 billion electric-vehicle assembly and battery-manufacturing plant at Triangle Innovation Point in Moncure, about 30 miles west of the Triangle.
 
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.”
 
If your business model requires ongoing subsidies and incentives, your business isn’t selling a product, it’s having to lobby nonstop. ZeroHedge reports on a major new threat to the rooftop solar business in California.
If your business model requires ongoing subsidies and incentives, your business isn’t selling a product, it’s having to lobby nonstop. ZeroHedge reports on a major new threat to the rooftop solar business in California.
 
So far this year, Gov. Cooper has pledged over $930.7 million in tax incentives to just 22 corporations, including $845.8 million over four decades to Apple
So far this year, Gov. Cooper has pledged over $930.7 million in tax incentives to just 22 corporations, including $845.8 million over four decades to Apple
 
The $25 Summer Card pilot program operated by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) was successful in encouraging COVID-19 vaccination.
The $25 Summer Card pilot program operated by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) was successful in encouraging COVID-19 vaccination.
 
Zachary Halaschak of the Washington Examiner documents disappointing bipartisan support for a bad idea: state film and television incentives.
Zachary Halaschak of the Washington Examiner documents disappointing bipartisan support for a bad idea: state film and television incentives.
 
Over the weekend, a reporter asked me to comment on Senate Bill 493.
Over the weekend, a reporter asked me to comment on Senate Bill 493.
 
When it comes to giving out business incentives, you won’t find North Carolina at the top of the list.
When it comes to giving out business incentives, you won’t find North Carolina at the top of the list.
 
WRAL reporter Tyler Dukes has examined job creation promises from North Carolina economic-development incentives programs and found them falling far, far short.
WRAL reporter Tyler Dukes has examined job creation promises from North Carolina economic-development incentives programs and found them falling far, far short.
 
Imagine you've been given the task to argue that an industry needs government support to survive. How do you think you'd make that case?
Imagine you've been given the task to argue that an industry needs government support to survive. How do you think you'd make that case?
 
Credit to Gov. Roy Cooper for finding a way to finagle what should fundamentally be an issue about fairness for his advantage.
Credit to Gov. Roy Cooper for finding a way to finagle what should fundamentally be an issue about fairness for his advantage.
 
North Carolina taxpayers are paying Merck, the $210 billion dollar pharmaceutical company that produces Viagra, among other drugs, some $12.5 million in tax incentives to build in Durham.
North Carolina taxpayers are paying Merck, the $210 billion dollar pharmaceutical company that produces Viagra, among other drugs, some $12.5 million in tax incentives to build in Durham.
 
Sometimes, when trying to explain how a political issue is a thorny mess, I've used the phrase "public-choice problem." Recent examples include such issues as occupational licensing, film incentives, government favoritism for renewable energy, even funeral regulations.
Sometimes, when trying to explain how a political issue is a thorny mess, I've used the phrase "public-choice problem." Recent examples include such issues as occupational licensing, film incentives, government favoritism for renewable energy, even funeral regulations.
 
The economic costs of corporate tax incentives outweigh their benefits, a new study by N.C. State University researchers says.
The economic costs of corporate tax incentives outweigh their benefits, a new study by N.C. State University researchers says.
 
No big announcement. No contentious public meetings. No press conference. But most important — no economic incentives.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 4:53 pm By: Carolina Journal
No big announcement. No contentious public meetings. No press conference. But most important — no economic incentives.
 
We're fighting to give every American-all over the country, every single American-a future of dignity and purpose and of pride.
We're fighting to give every American-all over the country, every single American-a future of dignity and purpose and of pride.
 
States and municipalities courting of large corporations such as Amazon and Apple has brought the folly of economic development tax incentives into the public awareness
States and municipalities courting of large corporations such as Amazon and Apple has brought the folly of economic development tax incentives into the public awareness
 
Was Apple's choice of Austin, Texas, over the Research Triangle for its new, $1 billion campus a win or a loss for North Carolina
Was Apple's choice of Austin, Texas, over the Research Triangle for its new, $1 billion campus a win or a loss for North Carolina
 
Senate Bill 820, which skyrockets tax incentives for “big boys with deep pockets,” rampaged through the North Carolina General Assembly last week like a General Patton simile
Senate Bill 820, which skyrockets tax incentives for “big boys with deep pockets,” rampaged through the North Carolina General Assembly last week like a General Patton simile
 
Apple surprised the business world Thursday with an announcement it was investing $1 billion in a new campus in Austin, Texas. The announcement also included news of new sites in Seattle, San Diego, and Culver City, California, and expansions in Pittsburgh, New York, and Boulder, Colorado.
Apple surprised the business world Thursday with an announcement it was investing $1 billion in a new campus in Austin, Texas. The announcement also included news of new sites in Seattle, San Diego, and Culver City, California, and expansions in Pittsburgh, New York, and Boulder, Colorado.
 
It's a safe bet that state Rep. Jonathan Jordan agrees with Republican colleagues Bill Brawley, Susan Martin, and Scott Stone much more often than he agrees with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the incoming New York congresswoman and newly elevated champion of the political left
It's a safe bet that state Rep. Jonathan Jordan agrees with Republican colleagues Bill Brawley, Susan Martin, and Scott Stone much more often than he agrees with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the incoming New York congresswoman and newly elevated champion of the political left
 
When are special interest subsidies not just special interest subsidies?
When are special interest subsidies not just special interest subsidies?
 
Time Magazine’s Aug. 6 special issue focuses on the American South. One of the articles is about Georgia’s film production incentives, entitled “How Georgia Became the Hollywood of the South.”
Time Magazine’s Aug. 6 special issue focuses on the American South. One of the articles is about Georgia’s film production incentives, entitled “How Georgia Became the Hollywood of the South.”
 
Carolina Journal reports that while the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte would gain international attention and could boost the city's profile in intangible ways, it's unlikely it would "provide a major economic boost to the city."
Carolina Journal reports that while the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte would gain international attention and could boost the city's profile in intangible ways, it's unlikely it would "provide a major economic boost to the city."
 
North Carolina politicians and policy analysts have been arguing for decades about targeted economic incentives
North Carolina politicians and policy analysts have been arguing for decades about targeted economic incentives
 
Imagine you are a middle school student called on stage in front of 75 of your friends and peers
Imagine you are a middle school student called on stage in front of 75 of your friends and peers
 
Try as I might, I can't see the wisdom behind this proposed "transformative" projects expansion. I can't. It's terrible
Try as I might, I can't see the wisdom behind this proposed "transformative" projects expansion. I can't. It's terrible
 

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