Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
A City Government’s Incompetence May Force a State Takeover of Its Finances
Long-term incompetence in the Elizabeth City Finance Department has led to financial woes for the city.
Cleveland County
county in North Carolina, United States
Education
On This Day in NC | Nov. 28 – Dec. 2
November 28, 1814 | Johnston Blakely was promoted to captain for his naval conquests during the War of 1812. According to the North Carolina History Project, “Blakely never enjoyed the fame that he for so…
Liberty
The NC Threat-Free Index and Immunity Update for the Week Ending January 31
This past week 97.7% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone. Nevertheless, 39 out of 40 (97.4%) adult North Carolinians — and more…
Research Brief
Liberty
Why Are Schools Still Sitting on ‘Emergency’ Covid Funds?
North Carolina K-12 public schools have received close to $6 billion in Covid-19 relief funds A new analysis finds school districts have about 75% of Covid funds unspent, and although…
Research Brief
Budget, Taxation & Economy
House Budget Plan Features Tax Cuts, Assertive Infrastructure Spending, and Pay Raises
The House budget plan, per previous agreement, would spend about the same total amount as the Senate plan. Differences exist, however, primarily with a less aggressive tax cut plan and…
Education
School board election data summary
Below are preliminary figures from school board elections across North Carolina. Note that recounts and absentee ballots may change the outcome of some school board elections. Summary 79 school…
Education
How much will public schools receive in COVID-19 supplemental funds?
Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper pulled $50 million from reserve accounts and funds set aside for summer reading camps (which will not occur this summer for obvious reasons). Districts and…
Elections & Public Integrity
Mitch Kokai and Mike Schietzelt Talk Voting Rights at Campbell Law Review Symposium
JLF’s Mike Schietzelt and Mitch Kokai spoke on Friday, February 7, at the Campbell Law Review’s symposium on North Carolina voting rights. In addition to Kokai and Schietzelt, the symposium…
Education
How much lottery money will your district receive?
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction released estimates for the distribution of $100 million in lottery funds for school facilities. Charter schools are not entitled to lottery funds for this…
Education
Interim Committee Notes: Joint Legislative Task Force on Education Finance Reform
Date of Committee Meeting: Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 10:00 AM The Joint Legislative Task Force on Education Finance Reform met on January 31st. As a reminder, the task force is charged…
Education
Overview of Tuesday’s school board elections
On Tuesday, voters in four counties went to the polls to elect school board members for 16 seats. Here is what happened in each. Burke County Number of seats: 3…
Liberty
State funds for downtown revitalization. Now they just need a downtown.
News & Observer reports on the $30,000 appropriation for Cleveland (N.C.) for “downtown revitalization.” Problem is–Cleveland–located in Johnston County outside Raleigh–has never incorporated, so there is no downtown: North Carolina…