The solar tax break NC should reconsider
Property tax reform is not a single policy change. It is a framework. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Donald Bryson
Why NC is outperforming the nation’s soft landing
North Carolina’s relative strength in a cooling national economy reflects a deliberate commitment to economic freedom — and the resilience that freedom creates. Read More
Why NC has become America’s permanent battleground
North Carolina is not a battleground because of any single candidate or trend, but because its recent history has taught political actors that it is always close enough to matter. Read More
New year, new opportunity for NC to lead on digital assets
As more commerce moves online, new ways to move money are emerging. One of the most significant innovations is the digital dollar, built on blockchain technology, known as a stablecoin. Read More
Revisiting the NC Education Lottery’s promise
North Carolinians are right to question whether this lottery system of funding serves students or merely sustains itself. Read More
One tax reform NC should finish in 2026
North Carolina has risen to 13th in State Tax Competitive rankings. It will rise even higher if lawmakers eliminate the franchise tax. Read More
4 wins for freedom in NC in 2025
With conservative majorities in the General Assembly, lawmakers focused not on expanding government but on conserving individual liberty, economic opportunity, and democratic accountability. Read More
Flipping the switch on common-sense energy
There has been a dramatic unwinding of clean-energy tax credits. Time will tell whether the actions were wise or not. Read More
State audit exposes NCInnovation’s transparency problem
If NCI wants to build public trust, it must commit to greater transparency. Read More
The protectionist trade delusion: fearing trade while the debt grows
Historically, the United States has run trade deficits while maintaining economic growth, job creation, and rising living standards. The United States remains strong because it embraces trade, not because it restricts it. Read More
