North Carolina has been a major destination for those fleeing the heavy hand of government in New York and New Jersey. A recent study shows that the net outflow from New Jersey is now about 75,000 people per year, which “cost the state economy about $10 billion in income, and about $680 million in state budget revenue,” according to nj.com.

New Jersey officials will be happy to know that voters in the Triangle are doing their part to strengthen New Jersey’s economy. Yesterday’s bond votes in Wake County and Raleigh, combined with school board and city council elections mean higher taxes for all residents and less opportunity for newcomers are on the way.