A Winston-Salem Journal editorial praising legislative efforts to rein in state debt that lacks voter approval cited data from John Locke Foundation Director of Fiscal Policy Studies Sarah Curry‘s recent report on the topic. NCPoliticalNews.com promoted Curry’s research newsletter this week on the economics of homeownership.
The Statesville Record & Landmark published a story on Economics and Regulatory Policy Analyst Michael Lowrey‘s latest By The Numbers report. (It’s a dubious distinction for Mooresville, at the other end of the spectrum from the town’s earlier ranking with Statesville as the nation’s No. 1 micropolitan area for economic development. This time, Mooresville is ranked first among larger North Carolina cities for having the highest local government cost per person.) The Heritage Foundation’s “Insider Online” also promoted Lowrey’s research.
The Kernersville News published Director of Regulatory Studies Jon Sanders‘ column urging policymakers to take a closer look at the performance of targeted tax incentives. NCPoliticalNews.com promoted Sanders’ research newsletter on two polls that touted different results in assessing North Carolinians’ support for renewable energy mandates.
A Heartland Institute podcast featured Vice President for Research and Resident Scholar Roy Cordato discussing flaws in most government economic development policies. A Gaston Gazette letter cited a 2007 JLF report from David Hartgen analyzing the dubious Garden Parkway road project.
