RALEIGH – Thomasville could devote more money to essential city services if taxpayers stopped shoveling $23 toward every round of golf at the city-owned course. That’s a key finding in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report. “Winding Creek Golf Course lost more than $3.6 million over the last six years,” said Dr. Michael Sanera,...
For planning purposes What: John Locke Foundation & N.C. History Project Headliner Luncheon When: Noon Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Where: Holiday Inn Brownstone 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 Price: $15 Who: Historian Jeff Broadwater is author of the recent highly praised biography, George Mason: Forgotten Founder. Broadwater is associate professor of history at Barton...
RALEIGH – North Carolina hurts its consumers and taxpayers when it tries to control prices, according to the John Locke Foundation’s new Macon Series report. That includes so-called “price gouging” laws and a mandated minimum wage. Click here to view and here to listen to Dr. Roy Cordato discussing this Policy Report. “Prices are not...
RALEIGH – Scientific evidence shows North Carolina can take no steps that would reduce global warming. That’s a key finding in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report. Click here to view and here to listen to Dr. Roy Cordato discussing this Spotlight report. The report recommends that a special state study group reject proposals...
RALEIGH – Legislative leaders might try to use sleight of hand and a series of political deals to raise taxes by nearly $1 billion. That’s the conclusion of a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report. Click here to view and here to listen to Joseph Coletti discussing this Spotlight report. “Legislative leaders hope taxpayers won’t...
RALEIGH – Mooresville should cut its losses and sell a city golf course that has lost nearly $450,000 in the last five years. That’s the key recommendation in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report. “Unlike police and fire protection, golf is not an essential city service,” said Dr. Michael Sanera, JLF Research Director and...
For planning purposes What: John Locke Foundation Headliner Luncheon When: Noon Monday, December 11, 2006 Where: The Westin Charlotte 601 South College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Directions are available at www.JohnLocke.org/events.) Price: $25 Who: Known for his insight and commentary about politics and public policy, Juan Williams tackles a different topic in his new book,...
RALEIGH – North Carolina electricity customers could pay an extra $181 million a year, thanks to the efforts of a consumer advocate that’s supposed to represent customers’ interests. That’s according to a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report. Click here to view and here to listen to Daren Bakst discussing this Spotlight report. The N.C....
For planning purposes What: John Locke Foundation Headliner Luncheon When: Noon Monday, December 4, 2006 Where: Holiday Inn Brownstone 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 Price: $25 Who: As Chief of Central Command, Gen. Anthony Zinni oversaw all troops in the Middle East. He is one of the most respected military leaders of the past...
For planning purposes What: N.C. Education Alliance event When: Noon Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Where: The John Locke Foundation 200 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27601 Price: $10 Who: Joanne Jacobs is an education journalist and creator of the education blog JoanneJacobs.com. For nearly 20 years, Jacobs covered education issues for the San Jose Mercury...
RALEIGH – Raleigh drivers can expect longer commutes, increased congestion, and greater risks for people needing emergency services, as long as the city focuses on “traffic calming.” That’s a key finding in a new John Locke Foundation Regional Brief. Click here to view and here to listen to Jenna Ashley Robinson discussing this Regional Brief....
RALEIGH – New state restrictions on mercury emissions from power plants could boost your electric bill without generating any health benefits. That’s a key finding in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report. Click here to view and here to listen to Daren Bakst discussing this Spotlight report. “Utility consumers likely will be forced to...