A new coalition highlights what the Left really wants for North Carolina Their extreme ideas have the backing of deep-pocketed and influential groups The agenda, if ... Keep Reading
State financial condition much improved, but pension and health benefits remain a major concern
State finances have improved dramatically over the last decade, but state employee pension and health benefit liabilities still loom large This is remaining residue from decades ... Keep Reading
“Cut to the bone”? State budget has grown four times as fast as population since 1989
North Carolina’s state budget has nearly quadrupled in size in the last 30 years The budget grew more than four times as fast as population Irresponsible state legislators ... Keep Reading
A comparison: North Carolina’s state budget, then vs. now
Thanks to a decade of wise, conservative fiscal policy, North Carolina state government is better positioned financially to weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s transition to a low-tax state
Under Democratic leadership, North Carolina imposed higher tax rates than its neighbors Today, we compete with our neighbors for having the lowest rates North Carolina used ... Keep Reading
Gov. Cooper still has chance to responsibly reduce state spending
In late March, I wrote about how North Carolina state government is likely better financially prepared than most states for the coronavirus shutdown, and certainly more prepared ... Keep Reading
Comparing the House and Senate COVID-19 response bills
The House and Senate both passed bills to address the impacts of COVID-19, and the government’s response, on North Carolina While they share many similarities, they also have ... Keep Reading
Three reasons why NC should eliminate its corporate income tax
At 2.5 percent, North Carolina has the lowest corporate tax rate of any state, among states that impose one. It not only produces a tiny fraction of state revenue but represents ... Keep Reading
Shameful: Gene Nichol politicizes coronavirus with a false narrative
Hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians find themselves out of work due to the forced government shutdown of the economy Gene Nichol exploits this hardship by slinging false ... Keep Reading
Roy Cooper’s hypocrisy on corporate tax giveaways
Roy Cooper, the candidate, boldly declared: “Corporate giveaways and tax cuts for the wealthiest come at a high cost for middle-class families.” Indeed, railing against ... Keep Reading
