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Note: This is the first in a series of research briefs discussing rational basis review, a judicial doctrine that is currently being used to shield state laws permanently from constitutional…
The North Carolina General Assembly approved a new congressional district map on October 22. The change involves moving Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Hyde, and Pamlico counties, along with part of…
Someone from New Hanover County wrote the John Locke Foundation expressing concern that some kinds of ballots are less likely to be included in post-election audits than others. That concern…
RALEIGH – The John Locke Foundation is proud to announce Mr. Rodney Pitts as its new Board Chair. A seasoned supporter of free markets and longtime board member, Mr. Pitts…
A bill in the General Assembly would amend the state constitution so that counties would be equally represented in the North Carolina Senate. House Bill 376 would amend the North…
Northampton County is the only majority-choice county in North Carolina, with 57% enrolled in private, home, and public charter schools School choice is not an urban or suburban phenomenon. Of…
On Monday, March 7th, we discussed the competitive primary of two Republican leaders in the western part of the state: Senators Ralph Hise (R) v. Dianna Ballard (R). We analyzed…
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…
An investigation by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor exposed corruption and incompetence in the city government of Rocky Mount. State Senator Lisa Barnes has introduced legislation that…
North Carolina Senate Republicans issued the following news release late this morning. Why the N.C. Senate Will Reject Gov. Cooper’s Nomination to Lead the Dept. of Environmental Quality Unanimous warning…
In his latest fundraising solicitation, NC Sen. Sam Searcy (D-Wake) writes, Republicans have created an unfair and unequal system for financing public education, forcing counties to raise property taxes to…
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…