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High power bills? Blame bad state policies, not data centers

Cary case is a wake-up call to combat local government secrecy, waste, and corruption

State Board of Elections proposes new campaign finance rules

How government “economic incentive” programs push us toward central planning

Public Comment on House Bill 958: “Election Law Changes”

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Energy

High power bills? Blame bad state policies, not data centers

Cary case is a wake-up call to combat local government secrecy, waste, and corruption

State Board of Elections proposes new campaign finance rules

How government “economic incentive” programs push us toward central planning

Public Comment on House Bill 958: “Election Law Changes”

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