This article does a nice job investigating and connecting the dots behind the corporate welfare scam economic incentives package being crafted by state lawmakers and unelected ... Keep Reading
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Perdue Hates Corporate Welfare So Much, She Asks for More
In this article, the N&O touches on Gov. Perdue's likely decision to veto SB 13. The bill would sweep millions in unspent money from various state accounts - money that would ... Keep Reading
SB 13 Passed – Perdue Threatens Veto (and more Golden LEAF myths)
Senate Bill 13 passed the House- now it moves to the Governor's desk, and Perdue has threatened to veto it. For more details on SB 13 - see this article, and to get the facts on ... Keep Reading
Jobs “Created,” But at What Cost?
This N&O article, which describes how North Carolina state government is now subsidizing jobs paying below-average wages, should come as no surprise. During a recession, ... Keep Reading
Tax Refunds for NASCAR
Call it the “NASCAR tax credit.” SB1215, “Economic Incentives Alignment & Changes,” is another piece of wish list economic incentives legislation that, among other ... Keep Reading
Gov. Perdue: A Follower, Not a Leader
This article about Gov. Perdue's attitude toward corporate welfare economic incentives displays an appalling lack of leadership: "I hate incentives," said Perdue. "I wish none of ... Keep Reading
Speaking of Incentives…
Following up on Chad's post, check out this new article at nccivitas.org listing North Carolina's 10 largest corporate welfare deals. When you begin to add up the promised tax ... Keep Reading
