Unless a deal is struck that is favorable to the middle class, we go over the fiscal cliff in less than two weeks. My, oh my, how time flies while the men and women in Congress ... Keep Reading
Income and Wealth
“Education Governor” Gets a C Grade
Governor Beverly Perdue received an average grade in the newest Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors from the Cato Institute. In addition to an overall grade, the ... Keep Reading
A Small Step in the Right Direction
A recent law relieving new car owners from having to get emissions inspections might cause some turmoil in mechanics' shops but will put around $9 million back into the purses and ... Keep Reading
Another Bubble Waiting to Burst
Despite Rep. Tom Murry's (R-Wake) open acknowledgement of Civitas's Bad Bill of the Week article about HB 1149 (New Market Jobs Act), he turned a blind eye to reason and espoused ... Keep Reading
Gov. Perdue Promises to Raise Taxes in Next Budget
Governor Bev Perdue put out a press release announcing she would raise the sales tax in the budget she will present to the General Assembly for the Spring short session. She said ... Keep Reading
Economic Expert: Complex N.C. Tax Code Chasing Away Business
North Carolina has long been at the top of the list of state's with favorable business climates for site selections. But it has now dropped to number three on the list. Some tend ... Keep Reading
Tax Cut Package May Be Coming Next Week
The state House is expected to move its budget over to the Senate this week. At the same time there is still no tax cut package to explain the drop in revenue in the House budget ... Keep Reading
House Budget Abolishes Trust Funds and Diverts Money
The spending plan written by House Republicans would significantly change who would make the decisions about how the proceeds from the national tobacco settlement are used. The ... Keep Reading
What Recession?
Worried about the economy, jobs and wages? Not to worry, there is one major corporation that is growing, thriving, and I suspect hiring. In fact, roughly one in five workers in ... Keep Reading
North Carolinian leads charter school to success in California
Betsy’s page has a great post about the success of the American Indian Charter School in California. According to an article in the LA Times, the school took off when the ... Keep Reading
