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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

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The truth about universal coverage, part one

What do teachers think about K-12 education and school choice?

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

Latest Research

Educational Market Share: Despite the growth of school choice, public schools dominate

One Way Street for Spending Adjustments: Reverse Logrolling Offers an Alternative

Regulation

Improving Juvenile Justice: Finding More Effective Options for North Carolina’s Young Offenders

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Proclamation and Its Timing Leave No Doubt About Cooper’s Views on School Choice

What does Gov. Roy Cooper really think about school choice? Two years ago, Gov. Cooper surprised many when he signed a proclamation declaring Jan. 23–29, 2022, to be “North Carolina…

Corporate Tax Cut Study: A Warning for North Carolina or an Incomplete Story?

A new study shows that 2017’s federal corporate tax cuts didn’t lead to increased wages — but it only told a small part of the story. The Tax Foundation argued…

Judge’s Unverified Voter Registration Injunction Is a Fixable Problem

The North Carolina General Assembly addressed a “ghost voter” problem, which involves verification of same-day registrations before associated ballots are counted. A U.S. District Court upheld the verification process but enjoined…

Curbing Legalized Theft in North Carolina

North Carolina’s asset forfeiture regime includes provisions that protect innocent property owners and discourage abuse. The federal equitable sharing program allows North Carolina law enforcement agencies to circumvent those provisions.…

How a Budget Provision Keeps the Cooper Administration from Creating a Tax out of Thin Air

The Biden administration seeks to fund extreme environmentalist initiatives at the state level, including cap and trade programs. Such programs amount to “an energy-rationing scheme that acts as an energy…

Health Care

Decade of Medicaid Expansion in Other States Throws Up Plenty of Red Flags for North Carolina

Expanding Medicaid in North Carolina was a big mistake, and the harshest consequences will be felt by the state's neediest population.

Brunswick and Forsyth Election Boards Withdraw from “Zuck Bucks 2.0”

Almost exactly a year ago, I noted how a left-wing organization called the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) influenced election administration in North Carolina and nationwide through funds…

It’s That Time of Year. . .

It’s late January. That means we’re nearing National School Choice Week, the annual celebration of empowering parents to choose the best educational option for their children. This year National School…

Buc-ee’s and EVs: How the Private and Public Sectors Differ in Meeting People’s Needs

While the Cooper and Biden administrations try to find more ways that government can install EV charging stations, in the private sector Buc-ee’s has announced it’s going to create 120…

Yes, State Government Can Help Improve Local Educational Outcomes

Last year, 115 school districts in North Carolina spent almost $17 billion in state, local, and federal funding to educate children in grades kindergarten through 12. The overwhelming majority of…

You Can Help Improve North Carolina Schools’ Healthful Living Standards. Here’s How.

Earlier this week, I described some of the changes that were incorporated into the second draft of the proposed content standards for Healthful Living, which covers both Physical Education and…