Recent comments from Rev. William Barber, self-appointed spokesman for the "Moral Monday" protests and leader of the NC state chapter of the NAACP, confirm that his vision for ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Increasing the Taxpayer’s Burden for Unfunded State Pension Liability
According to the most recent report available, North Carolina’s main pension fund for retired state employees is strapped with a $3.7 billion unfunded liability. This growing ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Bringing Back Job-Killing Taxes
Last year’s state tax reform lowered income tax rates for all working North Carolinians. The lower rates make North Carolina more competitive for jobs and stimulate economic ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Senators Want You to Fund Pork Project
The online dictionary defines “pork barrel” spending as “a government appropriation, bill, or policy that supplies funds for local improvements designed to ingratiate legislators ... Keep Reading
Report Highlights State Efficiency Efforts
A new interim report released Monday introduces a new state government efficiency initiative in the governor’s budget office and highlights several measures already undertaken by ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Violating our Freedom of Association
This week’s Bad Bill of the Week involves state legislators trying yet again to interject themselves into the voluntary association between employee and employer. Senate Bill 855, ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Trapping Your Kids in Failing Schools
Imagine the important things in your life: your spouse, your home, your favorite football team. What do they all have in common? You were able to choose them, not have them ... Keep Reading
House Budget Plan Moves Closer to Governor’s Plan on Teacher Pay, Medicaid Reform
The North Carolina House released its budget plan for FY 2014-15, which would spend $21.09 billion. The total would be a 2.3 percent increase over the current fiscal year’s budget. ... Keep Reading
Moral Monday Price Tag Grows – Now at $10 Billion
Demands Would Increase Taxes by $4,000 Per Family of Four As more information becomes available about the demands of the “Moral Monday” protestors, and their leaders in the state ... Keep Reading
Money Monday, pt. II: How Much Will the “Moral Monday” Protestors’ Demands Cost You?
Nearly $3 Billion Now, Figure Would Grow Over Time The “Moral Monday” protestors, led by the state chapter of the NAACP, have a list of demands that, if implemented, would cost ... Keep Reading
