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In Some Close Races, the Luck of the Draw May Determine the Winner
The little girls in the video still below may have determined who wins in a couple of close primaries tomorrow. They did that way back on March 4. Do they…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Cooper Administration Doled Out $1.2 Billion Worth of Corporate Welfare in 2021
As thousands of small businesses were forced to close for good as a result of his economic lockdowns, Gov. Cooper's administration handed out $1.2 billion worth of corporate welfare
Liberty
Vote Your Principles This Primary
American voters are increasingly disenchanted with the men and women who have been elected to govern their interests both domestically and abroad. President Biden and Vice President Harris’ disapproval rates…
Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Where Does the Money Really Go?
Especially during an election season, taxpayers must be wary of calls to expand government. New government spending means more government workers, salaries, and benefits, which means growing the long-term liabilities…
Elections & Public Integrity
North Carolina State House & Senate First Quarter Reports Breakdown
The May 17th primary is just around the corner. For the media and those active in this year’s primary election, these next few days will be spent reviewing copious amounts…
Education
How to Get Involved in the Drafting of New Science Standards
Last week, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a request to begin drafting new science and healthful living standards for public schools. There is a lot at stake.…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Cooper’s Recommended Budget: Leandro, Medicaid Expansion, and More
On Wednesday afternoon Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year that begins on July 1. On the heels of revised revenue projections that predict state government will have…
Elections & Public Integrity
Group Trying to Unseat Madison Cawthorn Might Accidentally Help Him Win
By encouraging crossover voters to support a long-shot candidate instead of the only candidate who has a realistic chance of beating Cawthorn, the "fire Madison" folks might accidentally help him…
Elections & Public Integrity
Warts and All, Data Sharing Program Would Help Clean North Carolina Voter Rolls
Last year I wrote that North Carolina should join the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and explained some of the benefits of joining that program: [ERIC] is a nonprofit corporation…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Inflation Still Running Hot; Food Price Hikes Highest Since 1981
Double-digit price hikes at the grocery store are particularly devastating on low- and middle-class households.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Upward Revisions to State Revenue Expectations
Yesterday the Fiscal Research Division of the North Carolina General Assembly and the Office of State Budget and Management released a revised revenue forecast for the Fiscal Year 2021-2023 biennium. They concluded…
Education
Dr. Troy Kickler Will Lead New Curriculum Project
The Center for Effective Education (CEE) and the John Locke Foundation are happy to announce Dr. Troy Kickler has joined CEE as Senior Fellow and Managing Director of the North…