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RALEIGH — The John Locke Foundation and 12 other public policy organizations across the nation are joining forces to support a nationally significant court case promoting workers’ rights. The organizations all…

Amy begins her tenure as CEO and Publisher on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. She is one of only four people who have held the CEO position since the John Locke…

RALEIGH — The John Locke Foundation has filed an amicus brief in Singh v. NCDHHS, the lawsuit filed against the state of North Carolina by Winston-Salem surgeon Dr. Gajendra Singh.

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s school finance system is broken and should be modernized with a student-centered approach that aligns dollars with children’s needs and provides local leaders the autonomy and…

JUNE 27, 2019 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2019 Contact: Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation 919-828-3876 [email protected] Legislative Budget Plan Wisely Avoids New Debt…

For Immediate Release June 4,  2019 Contact: John Hood [email protected] 919-871-3322 North Carolina think tank searching for new chief executive RALEIGH — After two decades in…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2019 Contact: Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation 919-828-3876 [email protected] Gov. Cooper’s Latest Budget Plan No More Realistic Than Others He…

RALEIGH — The General Assembly would give public school teachers average pay raises of 6.5 percent, ensure that all full-time state workers make more than $31,000, and fund high-priority school…

RALEIGH — North Carolina should take steps to stop state and local law enforcement agencies from working with the federal government in civil asset forfeiture “equitable sharing” programs. Those programs…

RALEIGH — North Carolina risks losing ground economically to other states unless it reforms its current approach to occupational licensing. The state also faces the threat of federal legal action.