Taxation

A budget hasn't yet been passed by the General Assembly, but two leading Senators have already gone into full spin mode to mislead the public on what will be a nearly $1 ... Keep Reading

The nice folks here at Red Clay want you to know that we are looking out for you.  The fact that $787 billion of your money is being spent by 537 people who have probably ... Keep Reading

The Governor wants a 1 cent sales tax increase?  Well, here's a penny for her. ... Keep Reading

As reported at Under the Dome: Gov. Beverly Perdue told legislative leaders Tuesday she wants a 1-cent sales tax increase and a total tax hike package of $1.6 billion to ... Keep Reading

Sen. David Hoyle (D-Gaston) was quoted by the AP over the weekend saying that the holdup in negotiations between the House and Senate in crafting a new budget were ... Keep Reading

As reported in Under the Dome: Online retailer Overstock.com has followed Amazon.com's decision to cut off a commission program to North Carolina-based Web sites. The move ... Keep Reading

Does anyone else find it ironic that while the NC legislature prepares to hit taxpayers with new taxes in excess of a billion dollars it continues to fund an ... Keep Reading

Recognizing that cutting taxes encourages investment and creates jobs the North Carolina legislature lowered taxes... I can't go on and not laugh. The above is a headline you ... Keep Reading

The proposed committee substitute for House Bill 524 (a combination of house bills 524, 645, and 727) is a really bad plan. If this bill becomes law, cities and towns would be ... Keep Reading

Apparently, it's enough to buy you a Governor who will go out and stump for job approval killing tax increases to protect your special interest group.If you'll recall, ... Keep Reading