Two bills were filed this week, both sponsored by outgoing Senator Bob Rucho, that would alter NC's personal income tax schedule. Senate Bill 817 would submit for voter approval ... Keep Reading
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Retiring Sen. Rucho Was a Fighter for NC Taxpayers
The Civitas Institute applauds Sen. Bob Rucho’s tireless advocacy on behalf of North Carolina taxpayers. Rucho, who announced Thursday that the current term will be his last, ... Keep Reading
Retiring Sen. Rucho Was a Fighter for NC Taxpayers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Tynen (919) 834-2099 jim.tynen@NCCivitas.org RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute applauds Sen. Bob Rucho’s tireless advocacy on behalf of North ... Keep Reading
NC Tax Reform 2013: Mission Accomplished or a First Step?
The N.C. House and Senate are expected to give final approval today to tax reform legislation. From there, it will go to Gov. McCrory for his approval and then it will become ... Keep Reading
Stephen Moore: NC Mustn’t Quail at Fighting Income Tax ‘Virus’
When it comes to cutting the income tax, the biggest mistake North Carolina could make is to be too timid. That’s the heart of comments economist and Wall Street Journal writer ... Keep Reading
Republican redistricting maps win preclearance from DOJ
The Obama administration Department of Justice has precleared all three 2011 redistricting maps produced by the Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly. Sen. Bob Rucho ... Keep Reading
Competitive Districts Can Reduce Partisanship
The News & Observer is reporting that Senator Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) will chair the Senate redistricting committee. The article says that the GOP “could district lines that ... Keep Reading