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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Folwell said the consolidation of healthcare has resulted in lower quality, lower access, and higher cost.
Published: Thursday, March 30th, 2023 @ 7:45 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The Tax Foundation releases annual list of best states for businesses in terms of tax benefits
Published: Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 @ 10:25 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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But All Five Local Sales Tax Proposals Were Defeated
Published: Thursday, November 24th, 2022 @ 9:50 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced Tuesday that he invoked the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions to deal with President Joe Biden’s (D) immigration crisis on the southern border.
Published: Thursday, November 24th, 2022 @ 9:02 am
By: Daily Wire
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Since the early months of the pandemic, many residents have left San Francisco, California, and businesses have moved the bulk of their presence out of the downtown area, drastically impacting San Francisco’s commercial real estate.
Published: Saturday, October 15th, 2022 @ 1:25 am
By: Daily Wire
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Approves Nearly $750 Million in School Bonds for Durham, Union, Watauga Counties
Published: Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 @ 11:05 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Raleigh, Charlotte Also Given Green Light to Finance Over Half-Billion Dollars in Bonds
Published: Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 @ 10:29 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Published: Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 @ 1:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Folwell said some audit firms have been slow in completing local government audits or not communicating or responding to queries about the status of outstanding audits, in turn leaving communities in non-compliance with the state.
Published: Sunday, July 24th, 2022 @ 6:58 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Property taxes on homeowners will increase $418 on average after vote on new $861 million budget
Published: Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 @ 8:05 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina Senate and House bills propose full property tax waiver for permanently disabled veterans.
Published: Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 @ 7:16 am
By: Carolina Journal
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It’s budget season for North Carolina’s local governments, and some officials are taking the opportunity to propose tax increases yet again.
Published: Friday, May 13th, 2022 @ 12:15 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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