The General Fund Availability Statement of the House budget states that General Fund appropriations are $20.3 billion. This sum is paid with revenues from taxes, fees, transfers ... Keep Reading
Budgeting for the Future
Sometimes, the “face value” of new items in a budget is only the tip of the iceberg. And in some cases, the rest of the iceberg can be pretty substantial. Projects ... Keep Reading
Crime and Punishment in North Carolina
The way crimes are punished in North Carolina is changing. This year, more than 100 bills would create new felonies or change the sentences for existing felonies. They would affect ... Keep Reading
Should North Carolina Raise the Compulsory Schooling Age?
North Carolina is among a slim majority of states with a compulsory schooling age of 16, meaning that a student can choose to leave school on their 16th birthday. Nine states have ... Keep Reading
Tracking Sex Offenders
Tracking Sex Offenders Tracking Sex Offenders Sex offenders commit some of the most heinous crimes, and are among the most likely to recidivate. For years, states have tried ... Keep Reading
