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This Chart Scares The Biden White House
Notice you’re paying more for gas, among other things? I have. Axios reports the Biden political machine is worried the president will be blamed. The Biden White House increasingly views…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Quick Primer: Comparing House, Senate & Cooper Budget Plans
The North Carolina House of Representatives is moving ahead with its operating budget for the state. The House plan follows the release of budget plans by the N.C. Senate and…
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Budget, Taxation & Economy
An Overview of the N.C. House Education Budget
House budget writers proposed a $25.7 billion biennial budget that would grant an average 5.5% raise to teachers and give multiple bonuses. The House budget would expand private school choice…
Elections & Public Integrity
Cuomo Controversy Should Prompt Questions About Other Offenders
Kylee Zempel of the Federalist looks beyond the headlines involving outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Tuesday’s resignation signals it’s the end of the road for Cuomo — for now.…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Voters Believe Biden Will Raise Middle-Class Taxes
Katherine Doyle of the Washington Examiner reports that voters don’t believe the president’s pledge to avoid raising taxes on the middle class. President Joe Biden promised he would not raise…
Liberty
Republicans, Democrats Offer Different Takes on Their Governors
Karl Salzmann reports for the Washington Free Beacon on interesting poll numbers tied to the nation’s governors. The numbers also have implications for policymakers operating in Washington, D.C. Republican voters…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Chinese Communists’ ‘New Socialism’ Explored
Joseph Sullivan writes for National Review Online about China’s brand of communism. Last week, a financial earthquake erupted in Beijing. An apparent shift in policy from Chinese authorities erased trillions…
Energy
Climate Activism Versus Democracy
Kevin Williamson of National Review Online ponders a key problem for climate alarmists. Climate change as a potential public-policy issue has been with us since the 1960s, while climate change…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
New Carolina Journal Online Features
Carolina Journal Online reports on the Rev. William Barber’s ongoing court fight over a 2017 trespass charge at the state Legislative Building. Ray Nothstine’s CJ Opinion explains why the N.C.…
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Budget, Taxation & Economy
House Budget Plan Features Tax Cuts, Assertive Infrastructure Spending, and Pay Raises
The House budget plan, per previous agreement, would spend about the same total amount as the Senate plan. Differences exist, however, primarily with a less aggressive tax cut plan and…
Elections & Public Integrity
IN BOX: Stacey Abrams, Dem Groups Attack Free Mobile ID Service As “Anti-Voter and Anti-Democratic”
Sen. Leader Phil Berger’s office issued the following press release at midday Wednesday. INSANITY: Stacey Abrams, Dem Groups Attack Free Mobile ID Service As “Anti-Voter and Anti-Democratic” Proposed NC budget…
Law & Public Safety
WATCH: Our Conversation With Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson
All this month at Locke, we’re focusing on emerging leaders in North Carolina. Our special Shaftesbury Society series “Thoughts & Thinkers” has been delightful to host. This week we featured…