The American Legislative Exchange Council is out with its 2020 edition of "Rich States, Poor States," the 13th year they've produced the index. The measure evaluates 15 variables, ... Keep Reading
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Why Say’s Law Tells us Unemployment Checks Don’t ‘Stimulate’ the Economy The N&O recently published an article discussing the negative consequences from the ... Keep Reading
North Carolina ranks 8th nationally for income gains since 2010
As reported by The Center Square website: North Carolina, which has a flat state income tax, saw a cumulative increase in adjusted gross income (AGI) between 2010 and 2018 of ... Keep Reading
How could critics of NC tax cuts be so wrong?
Critics said NC’s historic tax reforms would cause budget shortfalls and not help the state’s economy They were proven wrong on both counts The state experienced five ... Keep Reading
Report: NC best in South for business, 6th best in nation
WRAL reported this weekend about a new report which ranked North Carolina as the best place to do business in the South, and 6th best nationally. Financial news website ... Keep Reading
Cutting through the political spin on tax incentives
Credit to Gov. Roy Cooper for finding a way to finagle what should fundamentally be an issue about fairness for his advantage. Of course, I'm speaking of those unfair tax ... Keep Reading
How to close the health insurance coverage gap
Uninsured individuals fall in the health insurance coverage gap if their income is too low to qualify for a subsidy on the federal exchange. Medicaid expansion proponents want ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Prefer Uniform Business Tax Cuts to Spur Economy
Voters Prefer Uniform Business Tax Cuts to Spur Economy Cooper's Tax Policy Out of Touch With Voters RALEIGH, NC – Civitas Polling’s most recent survey found the majority of ... Keep Reading
State Revenues Ahead of Projections
North Carolina state revenues are headed for another significant surplus this fiscal year, which started July 1, 2016. From WRAL.com The General Assembly's top staff economist ... Keep Reading
More Jobs, Bigger Paychecks
That's what recent tax reforms have delivered to North Carolina, according to a new academic study released today by the Civitas Institute. The study finds that allowing the ... Keep Reading
