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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
Kamala’s Disastrous Price Control Proposal
Price controls always end in disaster, let's not repeat history
Budget, Taxation & Economy
North Carolina Imposes More Than 100,000 Regulations, Ranks 27th Nationally
North Carolina's administrative code consists of more than 6 million words, more than ten times the novel War and Peace
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Stacking the Deck: Sports Wagering Proposal Favors Affluent Universities
The North Carolina House's proposal to alter the uses for sports betting tax revenue favors affluent universities.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Corporate Welfare: An Unfair Policy With a Failed Track Record
North Carolina is among the top states in terms of providing corporate welfare. Since 1987, the state has offered more than 16,000 subsidies to firms, valued at nearly $13.5 billion.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Bidenomics: 1.5 Million Full-Time Jobs Lost Over the Last Year
When it comes to praise for Joe Biden's job creation record, don't believe the hype.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
VinFast: VinSlow?
The Chatham County VinFast site, which received a $1.2 billion economic development incentives package, is delaying vehicle production until 2028.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Central Planners and Cronies Love a High Corporate Tax
Phasing out the corporate tax will benefit workers and diminish the desire for corporate welfare.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Common Sense Constitutional Amendment: Lower the Cap
It should never be forgotten that the purpose of any constitution is to restrict the power of government, not to embolden its coercive power.
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Budget, Taxation & Economy
House Versus Senate Budget Proposals: What’s the Difference?
Senate plan spends slightly less that House, while excluding additional teacher and state employee raises
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Budget, Taxation & Economy
House Budget Overview: A Snapshot of Policymakers’ Vision for the State
House budget would add nearly $2 billion in new spending over this year.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Tax Revenue from Online Sports Betting Exceeds Expectations; Where Will the Money Go?
How will legislators distribute the tax dollars generated from sports betting?
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Repealing North Carolina’s Franchise Tax
North Carolina has a lot to brag about when it comes to its tax climate. Over the past dozen years, state legislators have transformed it from one of the least…