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How Do the Carbon Plan’s Mandates Align with State Law? Part 5
The Carbon Plan acknowledges that Duke Energy Progress (DEP) customers pay electricity rates that are 19 percent higher than Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) customers, because DEP has more solar and…
Education
Government Affairs Update: Parents’ Bill of Rights (S.B.49)
This week, the North Carolina Senate introduced Senate Bill 49: “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” sponsored by Senators Amy Galey, Michael Lee, and Lisa Barnes. Locke’s “2023 State of North Carolina…
Liberty
NC Senate Debating Parents’ Bill of Rights (SB 49)
The North Carolina Senate has once again taken up the Parents’ Bill of Rights, and it’s even better than the first time around. As Senate Bill 49 (SB 49) quickly…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Local Jobs Report Shows Decreased Unemployment … and Labor Force
Unemployment decreased in 96 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in December, according to the latest release from the state’s Department of Commerce. Ninety-two counties also saw a decrease in unemployment rates…
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Education
Poll Finds Parental Choice Continuing to Gain Strength in North Carolina
A new Civitas Poll finds plenty of good news for school choice advocates. Respondents overwhelmingly agreed (83 percent) that parents should decide where their child attends school. Support for charter…
Education
More Evidence Why Our Schools Need Effective — Not Necessarily Experienced — Teachers
Students linked to teachers identified as effective or ranked as high performing prior to the pandemic, experienced less negative impact on academic achievement during the lockdowns than students who were…
Education
On This Day in NC
February 1, 1960 | Four African-American students from NC A&T were refused service at the Woolworth’s in downtown Greensboro. They had ordered coffee. Their action inspired a wave of sit-ins across the…
Liberty
Should North Carolina Follow Ron DeSantis’ Example on CRT?
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has announced that his state is expanding its efforts to remove diversity, equity and inclusion funding from public universities. It’s part of a broader Higher Education Reform…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Twenty-four Counties Due for Property Tax Reassessments This Year
Police, schools, and other local services are often funded by your local county government. Property taxes are the biggest contributor to local government revenues. In 2020, they were responsible for…
Elections & Public Integrity
Attorney General Josh Stein’s Criminal Libel Case Financed by a Single Donor
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has been fighting criminal charges filed against his campaign after airing a misleading ad against his opponent in the 2020 election. Wake County District…
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Policy Pizza: Most Pressing Policy Issues Today
Amy O. Cooke is the “Right AOC” and she leads North Carolina’s John Locke Foundation as Chief Executive Officer. Amy shares what she does as a think tank leader and…
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Energy
How Do the Carbon Plan’s Mandates Align with State Law? Part 4
The Utilities Commission wants Duke to model taking on onshore wind generation and study offshore wind generation. Onshore wind generation is very expensive, needs costly transmission upgrades, and also requires…