Too many crimes on the books
Because of tax reform, less burdensome regulations, and a general spirit of optimism, you have confidence that North Carolina is on the right track and this is the place to invest and start a business... Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Becki Gray
The problem with the solar largesse
I understand the solar industries’ desperate attempts to hang on to the very generous subsidies they have been enjoying at the expense of NC taxpayers for the last eight years. I mean who wouldn... Read More
Energy costs matter
Energy is necessary for just about everything we do. And when the cost of energy goes up, we pay more over and over and over. Residential customers pay more to keep the lights on and the refrigerator... Read More
NC Competes. How?
House Bill 117, NC Competes, makes changes to several of North Carolina’s economic development programs. H.B. 117 moves $20 million that was set aside for a Job Catalyst Fund to a renamed Site... Read More
NC's cash for jobs - at all levels
As the General Assembly continues talks on new corporate welfare – your state tax dollars doled out to whomever they deem the new “big thing”. It doesn’t stop there. Don’t forget your... Read More
The incentive North Carolinians really want
The role of government is to provide a fair playing field for commerce with low taxes, reasonable regulations, and a strong infrastructure. It is not the role of government to pick favorites, giving... Read More
Tax increases are not the only option
How we build and maintain roads in North Carolina is complicated. How we pay for them doesn’t have to be. Here are four suggestions (in order of policy preference) to fix the gas tax... Read More
Budget shortfall: Panic or continue the path?
The latest revenue projections and forecasting report from the NC General Assembly’s fiscal research division say NC will experience a $271 Million shortfall this year, a small fraction of the... Read More
21 ways to save
Shortly after Gov. Pat McCrory’s State of the State Address — probably before the end of February — he will follow the requirement in the state constitution to send comprehensive budget... Read More
New General Assembly has much to do
The 2015 session of the N.C. General Assembly convenes this month. Republicans again have supermajorities in both chambers, holding 74 of the 120 House seats and 34 of the 50 Senate seats. They will... Read More
