Prepare to be spooked! Forget the scary costumes; “shrinkflation” is a silent yet subtle disruptor that has infiltrated the candy aisle this year, spiking by thirteen percent since last year.
Published: Sunday, March 24th, 2024 @ 9:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina has climbed to rank 9th in the nation for its tax climate, according to the latest study conducted by the nonprofit Tax Foundation.
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 @ 3:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Nearly three months into the fiscal year, a budget bill has finally arrived
Published: Monday, December 11th, 2023 @ 12:57 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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According to sources, a local man who proudly displays a "Don't Tread On Me" flag dutifully filed his income taxes this year, quietly handing over 40% of his total income to the government he labels tyrannical and oppressive.
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 6:35 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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Once again we are midway through July without a state budget that was supposed to begin July 1. Why haven’t they passed a budget on time? Not trying to be snarky, the answer is because they can. The old budget remains in effect until a new one is approved.
Published: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 @ 10:18 am
By: Tom Campbell
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The issue of orphan roads has been brewing under the radar for years in North Carolina, but with the state’s surging growth in population, that may not be the case for much longer.
Published: Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 @ 11:53 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers used his veto power as governor to increase funding for public schools for 400 years.
Published: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 @ 12:19 am
By: Daily Wire
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The office of U.S. Attorney David Weiss says the inquiry into Hunter Biden remains active despite a plea deal.
Published: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 @ 1:53 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Residents of several cities in the United States require a salary much higher than $100,000 to feel as if they are earning six figures due to elevated costs of living and aggressive taxes, according to a recent analysis from SmartAsset.
Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 @ 8:41 am
By: Daily Wire
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Taxes collected from all the people should be spent only for the benefit of all of the people, not selected groups.
Published: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 8:28 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Pay no attention to the tax rate. The issue is how much more are they going to spend.
Published: Sunday, May 21st, 2023 @ 5:52 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
Published: Friday, May 12th, 2023 @ 11:50 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), along with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, just released their 2023 annual report of Rich States, Poor States.
Published: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 @ 8:41 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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It's about money: $4.6 billion in cash. But it's also about the role this company should play in our state.
Published: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 @ 6:55 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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The progressive left often argues that the rich do not pay enough in taxes. The tax code is not progressive enough, they say. But, the tax code is much more progressive than they would like to admit. See the below graph from The Heritage Foundation.
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 7:06 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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My latest piece at the American Institute for Economic Research discusses the particularly harmful impact progressive income taxes have on productivity and the poor.
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 8:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said that he doesn’t consider himself a politician but rather a public servant, as he delivered the Republican response to Gov. Roy Cooper’s final State of the State address on Monday night.
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2023 @ 3:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Cooper released his recommended budget for the biennium today. The General Assembly has already begun budget writing, and the Governor’s recommendations, in this case, are purely political.
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 11:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Hello, I’m your Lt. Governor Mark Robinson and it’s my honor to address you tonight
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 11:07 am
By: Governor's Office
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Conservative legislators in North Carolina have notably improved our state’s tax code over the past dozen years. Significant tax cuts and reforms have enabled NC to outcompete most other states economically and make it far more attractive for job creation and investment.
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2023 @ 8:41 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Though the national media often fails to give them attention, state tax reforms are underway across the country.
Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 @ 7:46 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The states with the most severe business taxes in the new year are primarily located in the Northeast, while those with environments most welcoming to companies and entrepreneurs are generally in the Great Plains and the South.
Published: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 @ 7:44 am
By: Daily Wire
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Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 @ 11:56 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Indexing the standard deduction for inflation will help avoid a tax penalty on those whose real wages have actually decreased
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 3:15 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Twitter CEO Elon Musk is open to launching a second headquarters for the social media platform in Texas.
Published: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 @ 8:06 pm
By: Daily Wire
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One analyst predicted on Monday that Elon Musk could eventually move Twitter to Austin, Texas, from San Francisco, California, alongside his other enterprises.
Published: Monday, December 12th, 2022 @ 12:37 am
By: Daily Wire
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The nonprofit Tax Foundation has released its State Business Tax Climate Index each year since 2003, distilling complicated tax environments into a simple and easy-to-understand ranking. The index is focused on how states generate revenue, not how much.
Published: Thursday, November 17th, 2022 @ 1:38 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A recent study is demonstrating the way young people view different states as potential places to live, especially when they are doing well financially.
Published: Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 @ 8:13 am
By: Daily Wire
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The above question was posed recently by Cato Institute fiscal policy expert Chris Edwards.
Published: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 @ 10:37 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The federal government drastically overestimates income inequality in the United States by failing to account for certain welfare programs and income taxes on the wealthiest earners, according to a study released on Tuesday by the Cato Institute.
Published: Monday, September 26th, 2022 @ 9:45 am
By: Daily Wire
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Legislators waived taxes on business loans; working people deserve the same treatment
Published: Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 @ 11:13 am
By: Governor's Office
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The first occurs during ages 2-7, with a second one occurring during adolescence. At the start of these periods, the number of connections (synapses) between brain cells (neurons) doubles.
Published: Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 @ 9:32 pm
By: Diane Rufino
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As reported by WSOC-TV, North Carolina’s Department of Revenue announced this week that the state will consider federal funds received as student loan “forgiveness” as taxable income:
Published: Monday, September 12th, 2022 @ 3:40 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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As tax reform heats up across the country, high-tax states should take notice
Published: Monday, August 22nd, 2022 @ 1:04 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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