Transportation
We advocate for effective transportation dollars and resources to address potentially dangerous travel conditions and research the impact of green energy policies.
New Carolina Journal Online Features
Donna King reports for Carolina Journal Online on N.C. gas lines tied to fears about a major pipeline shutdown. John Hood’s CJ Opinion explains why enforcing unemployment rules will help…
Republicans should be wary of ‘infrastructure trap’
David Harsanyi explains at National Review Online why Republican policymakers should use caution when approaching infrastructure proposals. The Washington Post informs us … that Democrats are open to concessions on…
Harris, Buttigieg rivalry plays out in infrastructure debate
Naomi Lim of the Washington Examiner documents an interesting Biden administration power struggle. Negotiations over President Joe Biden’s first infrastructure proposal, however loosely defined, have provided Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg…
Why don’t we hear about “crumbling” private infrastructure?
In making the case against Joe Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, George Mason University economist Veronique de Rugy makes an interesting point: While it’s impossible to hear about public infrastructure…
Cooper’s reckless budget, Part 2: A closer look at appropriations
The largest increase in Cooper's proposed state appropriations would be for employee salaries and benefits. Cooper's proposal does not provide price tags for Leandro or Medicaid expansion. Cooper would also…
Will Biden effectively ban gas-powered cars?
Editors at Issues and Insights warn readers to beware new regulations from the Biden administration that could have drastic impacts on their driving habits. In the next couple of months,…
Biden’s two-headed infrastructure package could be doomed
Naomi Lim of the Washington Examiner explains why President Biden’s approach to large-scale infrastructure packages could fail. The White House’s decision to push twin sprawling infrastructure packages is complicating its…
Business groups pan Biden infrastructure plan
Geoff Earle writes for the Daily Mail about one significant source of opposition to the president’s new $2 trillion plan. Major American business groups have lined up against President Joe…
Biden’s infrastructure ‘binge’ not necessary
Editors at National Review Online take aim at the president’s infrastructure plan. Joe Biden announced his plan for more than $2 trillion in spending on infrastructure and an oversized grab…
New Carolina Journal Online features
David Bass reports for Carolina Journal Online about the N.C. Senate’s election reform measures. Ray Nothstine’s CJ Opinion urges policymakers to reject a mileage tax scheme.
New Carolina Journal Online features
John Trump reports for Carolina Journal Online on a bill to increase property owners’ protections against eminent domain abuse. Gregg Thompson’s CJ Opinion explains why broadband access is a necessity…
Connecting Rural North Carolina To High-Speed Broadband
Locke report identifies three reforms to bolster quick action at a lower cost North Carolina is well-positioned to close the gap in access to high-speed broadband in our state’s rural…