Opinion
NC Medicaid expansion is hotbed for financial foul play
After expansion, total Medicaid enrollment in NC is now around 3 million, or 25% of residents. And research indicates 1/5 of funds are spent on “improper payments."
Opinion
Fiscally responsible paid family leave is possible, and needed
These plans are all optional, add no cost to the deficit, and put no mandates on businesses. It’s a “win-win," not only for families but for society as a whole.
Opinion
Cash for cuffs
Article 9 doesn’t say how “free public schools” should be organized or how student success is measured. Nor does it limit the scope of what the legislature can require schools to do.
News
Senate overrides vetoes, approves ICE cooperation, and funds Opportunity Scholarships
Senate passed budget adjustments, including funding Opportunity Scholarships and requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE.
News
NC Senate passes bill to clear Opportunity Scholarship waitlist
In a move aimed at finally making universal school choice a reality in North Carolina, the state Senate passed a measure on Monday that clears the waitlists for Opportunity Scholarships and the Education Savings Account program.
News
Harris tax on unrealized gains full of unintended consequences for NC, say experts
The Harris unrealized capital gains tax will impact the already hurting housing market.
News
Lawmakers to vote on budget changes and funding Opportunity Scholarships
Lawmakers to vote on budget changes including ICE and opportunity scholarships.
Opinion
Wealthy drivers don’t pay fair share under regressive gas tax
Driving the annual NC average of 16,073 miles, the driver of a 10 MPG truck pays about $650 in gas tax towards state roads, while the EV owner only contributes a $180 registration fee.
News
Federal infrastructure grants top $5 million as NCDOT studies funding options
On Wednesday, Sen. Thom Tillis announced $5.2 million in infrastructure grant funds to North Carolina from the US Department of Transportation. The announcement comes as the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) launches an effort to re-evaluate future funding options for the state’s infrastructure system, and get public feedback.
Opinion
An interstate compact to end the ribbon-cutting ruse of corporate welfare
Local and statewide candidates interested in making NC the freest, most prosperous state in the Union would do well to examine bold solutions like this compact.
Opinion
Recession: Not if, but when?
It would be prudent for policymakers in the General Assembly to begin formulating policy solutions to address a forthcoming recession.
Opinion
No tax on tips?
Can anyone explain an actual policy reason for this campaign promise made by each national party?
