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Michigan could be the first state in nearly 60 years to repeal a “Right to Work” (RTW) law. The state’s House and Senate have already voted to repeal it, and the bill is now…
RALEIGH — As North Carolina reaches the 75th anniversary of its right-to-work law, now is a great time to strengthen the state’s protection against forced labor unionization. A new John Locke Foundation…
Author: F. Vincent Vernuccio In 2022, North Carolina celebrates the 75th anniversary of its right-to-work law. A majority of states (27) currently protect worker freedom, with nine of those states…
*This blog entry has been edited. It includes additional signatories to the letter. The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to highlight a critical flaw in the $2…
North Carolinians will be hearing the name “Leandro” a lot more in the next few years. “Leandro” is the name of the lead plaintiff in Leandro v. State of North…
Introduction: A tale of two enterprising Tar Heels Bob has a bumper crop of North Carolina sweet potatoes. How can he get them to a consumer? Bob’s got a lot…
Bethany Blankley reports for the Washington Free Beacon about the impact of federal tax reform on the lowest-paid workers. For the first time since the Great Recession, lower-end earners are…
Background Did you know that North Carolina used to be the nation’s leader in locally owned and operated distilleries? It’s true. In 1904 the state had 745 registered distilleries, 540…
Sean Higgins of the Washington Examiner reports on preparations Democrats and their unionized friends are making for an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Union-friendly lawmakers in several states have been…
Ben DeGraw of Michigan’s Mackinac Center highlights some positive school choice developments. The week is a time to reflect on the big picture of educational choice, including some key facets…
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Michigan, a think tank similar to the John Locke Foundation, released its latest estimates for cigarette smuggling rates in 47 of the 48…
At NRO’s The Corner, Jonah Goldberg cheers yesterday’s defeat of compulsory unionism in Michigan, and after discussing the overreach of the left, says this about the way state-based, free-market think…