Quoting a crazy English Lord
Since the day the John Locke Foundation opened its doors two decades ago it’s stood steadfast for free markets and steadfast against government regulations but then the unexpected happened: Its two... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Republican legislators waving a white flag on taxes
The blog below is written by TAPster Daniel Gilligan, a policy consultant from Raleigh who has a keen eye for legislative follies: “New taxes shouldn’t be considered tax increases. That was the... Read More
The latest undemocratic effort to dismantle public education
The formal budget fight may be over in the General Assembly but the battle over education funding and the crusade to dismantle traditional public schools continue in the session’s waning days... Read More
Senate ignores schools
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, September 22, 2015. The State Senate’s shortsighted vision for public schools is reflected again in its scaled-down $2 billion bond proposal released Monday... Read More
Struggling rural hospitals could be helped by bill
Two rural hospitals could be reopened under state legislation that includes the first substantive reform of North Carolina’s certificate of need regulation. Pungo District Hospital in Belhaven could... Read More
Senate, House reach agreement on $2 billion bond bill
State Senate leaders rolled out a rewrite of their $2 billion bond proposal, House Bill 943, at a late committee meeting Tuesday, saying the version has been agreed to by House leaders. The latest... Read More
Slow going on Jones Street
A top state senator told reporters last week that the General Assembly could have moved faster this year, both on the state budget and on the 2015 legislative session, which began back in January... Read More
State initiates building boom
As a longtime observer of the North Carolina legislature, I have a pet peeve: lawmakers, lobbyists, and reporters alike focus too much attention on the General Fund of the state budget, those... Read More
When Jimmy Carter signed and elephant
As all Americans pray for the healing for former President Jimmy Carter in his battle against cancer, I believe it may be of interest to share a personal experience which illustrates his character... Read More
Trickle-down economics doesn't trickle
Finally, the North Carolina General Assembly finished their homework and submitted a budget. It was due on June 30th, but I suppose there are no penalties for turning in their assignment late. No, the... Read More
