State Rep. Deb Butler’s epic September 11 outburst on the floor of the General Assembly is a reminder— to some at least—that North Carolina is governed in a perpetual state of ... Keep Reading
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Reflections from a 40-year-old conservative
When I was younger I lived in more of a black and white world. At least, it seemed that way compared to today. I can still vividly recall the final years of the Cold War era. My ... Keep Reading
Why Lowering the Cap on the State Income Tax Rate is a Great Idea
In the most recent Civitas Poll, 66 percent of North Carolinians support a constitutional amendment to cap the state income tax at 5.5 percent. In the poll, 13 percent were opposed ... Keep Reading
N.C. Economy Thriving but Tax Cuts a Bummer?
A narrative published Sunday in the Washington Post seeks to redefine the belief that North Carolina's tax cuts are the model for Washington. But there is more. The piece attempts ... Keep Reading
Wait, they’re like Washington?
This statement was made by Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx in response to the City Council's bi-partisan rejection of an eight percent property tax increase: "We have just become like ... Keep Reading
Fiscal Responsibility for N.C.
In the latest installment in the Civitas Institutes's “20 Changes for 2010: A Primer for State Reform,” I recommend a few desperately needed checks on North Carolina's long-term ... Keep Reading
