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

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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

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

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

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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

Freedom Focus

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

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

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