Budget, Taxation & Economy
Budget, Taxation & Economy
At the state legislature, Locke advocates for limiting the expenditure of tax dollars and strictly limiting its tax burdens on families and businesses.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Allstate Ends Incentives Deal After Failing to Create a Single Job
Latest Example Further Demonstrates the Folly of Government Corporate Welfare
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Georgia Project Praised by NCInnovation Suffers Poor Track Record, Lack of Transparency
Another poor choice by NCInnovation as a "success story" further undercuts the organization's case
Budget, Taxation & Economy
“Scandal Plagued” Texas fund propped up as “success story” by NCInnovation
Texas program should serve as a cautionary tale for North Carolina legislators debating $1.4 billion in funding for NCInnovation
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Examining the NCInnovation Controversy: Debunking the Massachusetts Life Science Center Comparison
Another failed attempt by NCInnovation to justify the proposed $1.4 billion in taxpayer funds.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
North Carolina’s “Top State for Business” Ranking Further Undercuts the Case for NCInnovation
With such a business-friendly climate, why would NCInnovation even be necessary?
Budget, Taxation & Economy
NC Income Growth Continues to Outpace National Average Since Tax Reforms
Recent data shows how NC's per capita income continues to outpace the national average.
Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Would Public Funding for NCInnovation Violate NC’s Umstead Act?
There are several reasons to oppose the proposed $1.4 billion appropriation to NCInnovation. One of them may be the questionable legality of such an arrangement. NC’s Umstead Act prohibits state…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Tax Foundation: How NC Can Continue Its Pro-Growth Tax Reform Legacy
What NC can do to remain a national leaders in tax reform.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Latest VinFast News Provides Another Red Flag for NCInnovation
NCInnovation touted the failing VinFast as a great success story of "intentional innovation effort."
Budget, Taxation & Economy
TABOR Amendment Receives Hearing, No Promise for Vote
A spending cap would be a welcome restraint on the growth of state government.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Six Important Fixes for the NCInnovation Budget Proposal
Before there’s any further discussion about the NCInnovation appropriation, the following concerns should be addressed.
Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Four Key Differences Between the House, Senate, and Cooper Budget Proposals (FY 2023-25)
The North Carolina House, Senate, and governor have each released their budget proposals for the upcoming biennium. The price tags, tax cuts, teacher pay increases, and savings from these budgets…