The best way the county and city can help hold down inflation is to resist all tax increases
Published: Thursday, March 28th, 2024 @ 11:23 pm
By: Gary Ceres
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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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Discover the real cost of living in North Carolina for renters. Explore housing expenses, utilities, and budgeting tips.
Published: Thursday, February 1st, 2024 @ 3:05 pm
By: Jane Patrick
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A $2.5-billion-dollar bond referendum is slated to be placed on the November ballot this year, as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) looks for support to fund 30 different projects in the school district.
Published: Sunday, January 14th, 2024 @ 10:08 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Disney's special governing district was “a stunning deviation from the good governance standards of the State of Florida,” audit concludes
Published: Thursday, December 21st, 2023 @ 8:35 am
By: Daily Wire
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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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There are not enough police in Austin to handle multiple major emergencies as a result of the 2020 movement to “defund the police,” according to a new documentary from The Daily Caller.
Published: Thursday, December 7th, 2023 @ 8:07 am
By: Daily Wire
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On Wednesday, both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly overrode six of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, a new record, ensuring the bills become law despite Cooper’s objections.
Published: Friday, November 17th, 2023 @ 12:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, North Carolina voters cast ballots in the last of three municipal elections this year in the state’s first elections with Voter ID requirements in place. Municipal elections were held in 465 municipalities in 86 counties across the state.
Published: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 @ 10:54 am
By: Carolina Journal
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My unfiltered assessment of the 11 candidates for Washington, North Carolina City Council
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 7:46 pm
By: Gary Ceres
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The city lied to you about your utility bill and you ought to be angry.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 4:50 am
By: Gary Ceres
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The current mayor and his slate of candidates WILL raise your property taxes.
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2023 @ 11:41 pm
By: Gary Ceres
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Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day.
Published: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 @ 6:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Christmas came in August for many North Carolinians as Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate flexed their muscles and overrode three of Gov. Cooper’s vetoes on bills impacting school choice.
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 8:16 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Residents of the Village of Bald Head Island, a small community located off the coast of Brunswick County, are facing a substantial 21% tax hike as part of the recently approved budget by council.
Published: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 @ 3:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The Final Approved Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 is now posted on Beaufort County’s website, BeaufortCountyNC.gov.
Published: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 @ 11:55 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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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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Members Give the Go-Ahead to a Host of Projects Around the State
Published: Thursday, September 14th, 2023 @ 5:10 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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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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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College to highlight the extreme Republican plans to dismantle public education in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 @ 1:33 am
By: Governor's Office
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Local Government Commission Votes in Favor of Bonds; Financing for Other Projects Approved
Published: Sunday, August 6th, 2023 @ 9:42 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Former Vice President Mike Pence has officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign, just days after officially filing to run.
Published: Saturday, June 24th, 2023 @ 10:57 am
By: Daily Wire
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RINO Texas speaker of the House gets major conservative primary challenger
Published: Thursday, June 8th, 2023 @ 4:55 pm
By: John Steed
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Funding for Wake Schools Would Be Up 38% Over 5 Years Ago, Despite Falling Attendance
Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 @ 5:26 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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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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On Monday night, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners received the Manager’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Published: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 @ 8:47 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Tax Increases are coming to Washington behind your back.
Published: Thursday, April 27th, 2023 @ 2:26 pm
By: Gary Ceres
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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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