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
A Better Carolina
Don’t punish American taxpayers by bailing out the states
It’s not difficult to find bad policy examples from government-enacted lockdowns due to coronavirus, yet virtually none are worse than the idea of the federal government bailing ... 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
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
North Carolina’s Economic Decade of Success
North Carolina’s economic and fiscal health is riding a decade of success. After decades of reckless and unsustainable spending binges, the fall 2010 elections ushered in a ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Building a better Carolina
The March issue highlights the A Better Carolina campaign by the Civitas Institute. The initiative is aimed at reminding the public about the progress made over the last 10 years ... Keep Reading
