Many more ‘transformative’ economic development deals coming to NC in 2023
After two record-breaking years of economic investment in North Carolina, with as much as $112 billion in investments in 2023. Read More
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North Carolina is Business Facilities Magazine's pick for 2022 State of the Year
New investment from economic development projects in 2022 totaled $19.3 billion, representing a significant increase compared to $10.1 billion of new investment in 2021. Read More
Our hopes for 2023
Legislators have stashed approximately $10 billion in reserves. Some of these funds need to be used for bonuses to help teachers and other state employees keep up with inflation, extending Longleaf Commitment grants, and expanding subsidies for both child-care workers and parents, making child care more affordable. Read More
Several crises, malfunctions at Duke Energy led to rolling blackouts on Christmas Eve, utility officials tell state regulators
Duke Energy had predicted high electricity demands but said, "We believed we had sufficient power." Another exec said "We own what happened." Read More
Beware of the coming pork-barrel spending
Special provisions within the budget can add tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars not allocated to the constitutional functions of the state. Read More
Tabula Rasa
This 13th century concept is the promise of new beginnings that are exactly what the start of a new day or new year afford. Read More
Democratic court blew it on redistricting
Redistricting reform must be accomplished by amending the state constitution. Read More
A little good news from North Carolina's leading economic index
A seasoned North Carolina economist says our economy is slowing down, however if there is a recession next year it will likely be mild. Read More
2022 saw both economic recovery and downturn, what's next?
The year began on a high note. We are now experiencing high inflation, a missing worker crisis, rising unemployment rates, and a workforce reshuffling. Read More
Assure the right to a life in North Carolina
NC legislative leaders have outlined four priorities for the 2023 session of the General Assembly. One of them is further restricting access to abortions in our state. Read More
