At long last, a budget proposal has been presented by the North Carolina General Assembly. Ours was the only state to go the entire fiscal year of 2025–26 without a…
RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers released the long-awaited budget today. The following is a statement from John Locke Foundation CEO Donald Bryson: “After nearly three years without a new comprehensive…
Just over two weeks ago, House and Senate leaders announced they had a “framework” for a budget deal for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Lawmakers have not passed a…
This letter was sent to members of the North Carolina Senate on April 30, 2026. Dear Senator, On behalf of the John Locke Foundation, I urge the Senate to support…
On Monday, the North Carolina House unveiled its 2025–2027 biennial budget proposal, calling for $32.6 billion in net General Fund appropriations for fiscal year (FY) 2026. This would represent a…
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…
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…
If we examine the case for public funding of NCInnovation, it is becoming clearer that the prospect is uncompelling.
Someday politicians in Raleigh will stop the corporate welfare schemes and treat all businesses fairly and equally.
Organization secured a commitment of $500 million taxpayer dollars without a single successful example to point to.
Plenty of resources are available to fully fund the massive demand for popular school choice program
You’ve heard about red flags in professional and personal relationships: Inflated sense of self Ignoring feedback Lack of transparency Unclear goals and ways to measure outcomes Heeding those red flags…