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No Labels Party Recognition Delay Fits Pattern of Partisanship
UPDATE: The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to recognize No Labels as a political party at its August 13 meeting. ORIGINAL POST: A new political party may be…
Elections & Public Integrity
Josh Stein Misled Media On In-State Finances
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein misled the media last month on his donations to his campaign, misattributing roughly $1 million in out-of-state funding as in-state. Prior to submitting his…
Elections & Public Integrity
2023 Mid-Year Campaign Finances: North Carolina Statewide Candidates
North Carolina State Board of Elections campaign finance reports covering the first half of 2023 were due on July 28th, covering the first half of 2023. National groups are watching…
Liberty
Back to School, but Still No Parents Bill of Rights
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being. Earlier this…
Research Brief
Education
North Carolina Science Standards: Some Good, Some Missed Opportunities
North Carolina’s new science standards add beneficial introductory material about the scientific method and its importance. Unfortunately, in some areas the standards seem to promote one-sided discussions of important topics,…
Liberty
Cancel Culture Is Alive and Well in North Carolina, Continued
In a previous blogpost I reported on cancellations at two North Carolina educational institutions. Today I’m sorry to have to report on another. The victim in this case is Stephen Porter,…
Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
“Mini-Budgets”: A Transparent and Timely Way to Eliminate Uncertainty
Passing a series of mini-budgets for agreed-upon spending priorities would be a transparent way to implement spending on the bulk of government services
Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
A City Government’s Incompetence May Force a State Takeover of Its Finances
Long-term incompetence in the Elizabeth City Finance Department has led to financial woes for the city.
Research Brief
Education
Teacher Pay Scale Reform Could Help Fill Vacancies, Raise Student Achievement
North Carolina parents and school board members identified teacher shortages as one of the biggest challenges facing education, according to recent polling Data show that during the 2021-2022 school year,…
Freedom Focus
Freedom Focus
Three Major Flaws in “Common-Good Capitalism”
All economies are planned, the conflict is between who gets to make the plans: individuals or a centralized few. A segment of conservatives are embracing “common good capitalism,” which is…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Allstate Ends Incentives Deal After Failing to Create a Single Job
Latest Example Further Demonstrates the Folly of Government Corporate Welfare
Research Brief
Law & Public Safety
Misconceptions About the Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis
The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision holding that the State of Colorado may not force a website developer to create websites for same-sex weddings. While many commentators…