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In terms of job creation, state government is growing much faster than the state’s private economy. ... Keep Reading

Irresponsible budgeting leads to shortfall of more than $1 billion. Are higher taxes on the way? “State headed toward $1 billion shortfall,” screamed the October ... Keep Reading

1. Temporary increases in the sales tax and income tax rates were imposed in 2001 with the promise that they would be repealed, or sunset in 2003. Economic conditions and choices ... Keep Reading

In Civitas' ongoing mission to be a “Legislative Strike Force,” the Civitas staff is often called upon to provide comprehensive, yet understandable, answers to many ... Keep Reading

Traditionally, legislators make adjustments to the biennium budget (passed in the long session) during the short session. Adjustments may be necessary due to changes in the economy ... Keep Reading

"Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for." - Will Rogers The Issue: The North Carolina Motor Fuels Tax The Cost to North Carolina Citizens: ... Keep Reading

As we continue to review the final budget, we, like so many others across the state, are shocked at the special provisions (pork spending) that are included. We found over $150 ... Keep Reading

The Civitas Institute believes discussions about state government spending must begin with an examination of priorities. Unless government takes every penny a citizen earns, there ... Keep Reading

UPDATE SB 622 2005 Appropriations Act Now in its Seventh Edition The Governor, the Senate and the House have each come up with their proposals for our state budget. The Senate ... Keep Reading

But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Benjamin Franklin in 1789 letter to Jean Baptiste LeRoy   THE ISSUE: The North Carolina death ... Keep Reading