RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation commends the North Carolina General Assembly for overriding Governor Stein’s veto of the Power Bill Reduction Act (SB 266), ensuring that North Carolinians are protected from rising utility costs driven by unchecked energy mandates. “By overriding this veto, the General Assembly is standing up for energy affordability and sound...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation must again address another of Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes—Senate Bill 416, the Personal Privacy Protection Act. This legislation would have reinforced the privacy of individuals who support charitable and nonprofit organizations by prohibiting state agencies and public officials from collecting or disclosing sensitive personal information about donors. The principle of donor privacy...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is disappointed in Governor Josh Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 266, the Power Bill Reduction Act. This legislation would eliminate the state’s statutory goal to cut carbon emissions by 70% by 2030, while retaining the long-term goal to reduce 100% of carbon emissions from 2005 levels by 2050. This bill would give the state...
RALEIGH — The John Locke Foundation strongly condemns Governor Josh Stein’s veto of House Bill 402, the REINS Act. This legislation, passed with robust support in the North Carolina General Assembly, would have required legislative approval for executive branch regulations with an economic impact exceeding $20 million over five years, ensuring accountability to the people...
RALEIGH — Donald Bryson, President and CEO of the John Locke Foundation, issued the following statement in response to the North Carolina Senate and House Budget proposals: The competing versions of the 2025 state budget reveal two very different approaches to government accountability and fiscal discipline. The North Carolina Senate’s budget plan reflects a more...
RALEIGH — The John Locke Foundation is proud to announce key leadership promotions that reflect the organization’s continued growth and commitment to advancing liberty and limited government in North Carolina. Donna King has been named the new Executive Vice President of the John Locke Foundation. A seasoned journalist and policy communicator, King has played a...
RALEIGH — Donald Bryson, President and CEO of the John Locke Foundation, issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the closure of the U.S. Department of Education: “Today’s executive order from President Trump signifies a deliberate attempt to restore educational authority to the states and eliminate a federal bureaucracy...
RALEIGH — A statement from Donald Bryson, CEO of the John Locke Foundation, on the introduction of HB 154, “Reclaim State Assets from NCInnovation.” “The 2023 allocation of $500 million in taxpayer funds to NCInnovation, which has fought public oversight at every turn, has raised serious concerns about transparency and fiscal responsibility. House Bill 154...
A statement from Dr. Andy Jackson, Director of Locke’s Civitas Center for Public Integrity, on the passage of the Citizen-Only Voting Amendment to the North Carolina state constitution: “Who may or may not vote is a fundamental question for our republic, one that should be unambiguously answered in our state constitution. The citizen-only voting amendment...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is proud to announce the addition of David Hogg to its Board of Directors. A seasoned entrepreneur and real estate developer, Mr. Hogg brings valuable experience and a deep commitment to free-market principles. Founder of Springwood Hospitality, Mr. Hogg has led successful ventures in hotel development and management since...
RALEIGH – On Wednesday evening, the John Locke Foundation is honored to accept the Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement, in the Most Influential Research category, at the State Policy Network 32nd Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. Locke’s winning Energy Crossroads report tackled the key issues of energy policy that are often overlooked by regulators: reliability...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is proud to announce the launch of our “Sowing Resilience” project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at bolstering North Carolina’s agriculture industry and addressing food insecurity. This project includes a compelling four-part documentary series and an in-depth research paper, which explore the critical issues facing our state’s food supply chain...