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...
Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) proudly announces the appointment of Bryce Fiedler as its first Director. Fiedler, formerly a Senior Policy Analyst with the South Carolina Policy Council, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to educational excellence and parental empowerment. CALN, a collaborative initiative between the John Locke Foundation (Locke) in North...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, NC – The John Locke Foundation is honored to announce its nomination for the State Policy Network’s Bob Williams “Most Influential Research” Award. This prestigious recognition is awarded to organizations whose original research has significantly influenced academia, media, or policy-making arenas. The nomination recognizes the groundbreaking research conducted by the John...
RALEIGH – Today, the Supreme Court has made a landmark decision to overturn the 40-year-old Chevron decision, a move that restores the Constitution’s balance of power between the Executive branch, Congress, and the judiciary. The John Locke Foundation strongly supports this decision, recognizing it as a victory for constitutional governance and the rule of law. Jessica...
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is proud to announce that our E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders has been awarded the 2024 Program of the Year by Talent Market. This award honors programs that help foster and develop free-market champions. The E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders is a leadership development program that trains...