This series, entitled “Cut This, Go Home,” includes several budget items that should no longer receive taxpayer funding because they fall well outside the legitimate, core ... Keep Reading
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JWPCI newspaper June 2014
The June NC CC includes the Civitas Action Rankings, plus a close look at why the State Board of Elections is facing 250,000 dubious registrations. ... Keep Reading
JWPCI newspaper May 2014
The May 2014 Capitol Connection highlights key issues for General Assembly’s Short Session. ... Keep Reading
Legislative Researchers Dispute Film Credit Study’s Claims
Last week's highly trumpeted study claiming to show amazing economic gains from the state's film industry tax credit program is being harshly criticized by a legislative fiscal ... Keep Reading
Hollywood Rent Seekers Cry Foul Over Modest Film Credit Reform
A new bill in the NC legislature would very modestly alter North Carolina's program of tax credits for Hollywood film production. Per the Wilmington Star News: HB 994, ... Keep Reading
Gov. Perdue’s Twisted Tax Priorities
New at the Civitas Institute's website is an article contrasting Gov. Perdue's attitude toward taxing Hollywood millionaires and working class North Carolinians. A sample: Picture ... Keep Reading
Gov. Perdue Favors Hollywood Millionaires Over Struggling North Carolinians
Per this N&O article, North Carolina doled out perhaps an all-time high in tax breaks to Hollywood movie studios. That's right, while Gov. Perdue was arguing to raise the sales ... Keep Reading
Closing the Multi-Billion Dollar Deficit
Perhaps legislators should take a hard look at tax incentives when looking for ways to close the budget gap next year. North Carolina forfeited approximately $6 billion in tax ... Keep Reading
Choosing Movie Stars Over Teachers
The N&O today features an excellent piece about North Carolina's corporate welfare scheme that doles out millions in tax breaks and handouts to Hollywood film companies. The ... Keep Reading
What a way to start session
It seems like the General Assembly leadership has learned absolutely nothing in the months it has been out. Four bills today on the House's calendar: 1. Mandate two new ... Keep Reading
