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.
Reservations for 7 Billion: The General Assembly’s Budgetary Reserve Shell Game
In addition to the $30 billion of General Fund spending in the 2023 budget, the General Assembly also appropriated over $7 billion that’s hardly being reported. Setting aside money in…
New Report: NC Ranks 23rd in Social Mobility
NC received high marks thanks to tax reforms, but could improve in community engagement.
Plenty of Local Pork in North Carolina Education Budget
For years, Republicans called out Democrats for using state funding to finance local pet projects Republican lawmakers say they are holding the line on spending but at the same time,…
Working Families Face Steep Benefits Cliffs In North Carolina. Here’s How To Fix It.
It’s no secret that many North Carolinians rely on governmental assistance programs to make ends meet. But they often get caught in something called a “benefits cliff” that disincentivizes them…
How Did the Recent Legislative Session Impact Education in North Carolina?
On October 25 the North Carolina House and Senate ended a historic and lengthy session. Besides passage of a $30 billion budget, the session included significant education legislation. Let’s take…
North Carolina Improves to 9th Best Business Tax Climate
North Carolina climbs to #9 in the national ranking.
Empowering Oversight: Perspective on Oversight Commission’s New Powers
The North Carolina state budget, recently enacted, expanded the powers of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, a body that has been in existence since 1975. Expanding the Commission’s…
The $7 Billion in the State Budget Nobody Is Talking About
All news accounts described the recently passed state budget as spending $30 billion. But they left out a significant amount of spending: more than $7 billion. The recent trend of…
Low-Income Families Would Benefit the Most from Voucher Expansion
At long last, the North Carolina House and Senate are set to vote on a conference budget this week after months of delays. According to the proposed budget, lawmakers will…
The Good, Bad, and Ugly in The Budget Bill
Nearly three months into the fiscal year, a budget bill has finally arrived. While containing several flaws, the good seems to outweigh the bad. Some parts of the budget and…
NCInnovation Looks a Lot Like “Bidenomics;” Has Strong Ties to Dems
A key component of "Bidenomics" sounds an awful lot like NCInnovation.
NC Taxpayers Saved $805 Million Last Year Thanks to Tax Cuts
Conservative tax cuts saved NC taxpayers more than $800 million last year alone.