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Since When is Government “Careful” About Spending Other People’s Money?
In contrast to yesterday's Greensboro N&R article, today's Fayetteville Observer warns state budget writers to be "careful" as they consider cutting the state budget. I ... Keep Reading
State Budget Writers Should Turn Over a New Leaf
The teapot museum, the Randy Parton Theatre, the East Coast Drag Racing Hall of Fame and the "perfect Christmas tree." What do all of these things have in common? They have all ... Keep Reading
N.C. Senate Budget Summary
The Civitas Institute has posted a summary of the N.C. Senate's recommended budget for 2010-11. You can check it out here. Here's a sample from the overview: Just one week into ... Keep Reading
Civitas Review – Spring 2010
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State Budget Update
WRAL reported yesterday about updated revenue projections for the state budget. According to the article, the picture is still pretty dim, but not as bad is worried: The state ... Keep Reading
More Money Woes for N.C.
North Carolina's true state debt burden stands at roughly $9.4 billion, about $4,000 for every NC family of four. Per capita state debt has more than doubled in eight years. The ... Keep Reading
State Budget Facing Another Tough Year, Lawmakers Only Have Themselves to Blame
This N&O article predicts another difficult budgetary process on tap for this summer. State budget writers will once again struggle to balance the budget as revenue will ... Keep Reading
Civitas Review – Winter 2010
This issue covers the liberal tax hikes happening in North Carolina and many more stories. Click Here To View the Online Version of This Issue ... Keep Reading
State Auditor and use of a State Car – and waste!
Today I posted a report about State Auditor Beth Wood using a state car and not following procedure on reimbursing the state. I did not address the whole question of why we provide ... Keep Reading