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Trade turbulence threatens NC tax reform
Across-the-board tariffs and the uncertainty they create undermine that stability, making it harder for state budget writers to project revenues and plan responsibly.
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NC Chamber poll shows public consensus on criminal justice reform
On criminal justice reform, North Carolinians agree on far more than they disagree.
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Progress?
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Why donor privacy laws are good policy — and no, they don’t protect ‘dark money’
Imagine if every time you donated to a cause you believe in—be it an environmental group, pro-life advocacy, or criminal justice reform—you had to worry that your name might wind up on a government list and made public to those who opposed the cause.
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Put your tax cards on the table
The North Carolina House and Senate have enacted very different versions of a 2025-27 state budget, even though two plans would authorize virtually the same amount of spending. The differences are so vast, in fact, that some insiders predict no comprehensive budget will pass this session. The two sides are far apart on capital projects,...
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Some Things Never Change
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Potential regulatory blockbuster: How to REIN in your dragon
“How to Train Your Dragon.” The movie tells how a bright, young Viking named Hiccup surprises his village by befriending a dragon rather than killing it. In so doing, he completely revolutionizes how his village coexists with dragons.
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Tiawana Brown’s indictment couldn’t come at a worse time for Charlotte
Last year, I wrote about the burgeoning violent crime problem in the city of Charlotte. The trend of rising homicides that I highlighted continued, with the city recording 21 more homicides in 2024 than in 2023. Despite this concern, Charlotte continues to grow and attract hundreds of jobs. As Charlotte grows, the issue of violent...
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Mission accomplished
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Courts could clarify NC government’s executive, legislative power
The state Supreme Court offers clues about the likely outcome of a legal skirmish between the governor and top legislative leaders.
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Uncertain forever: The harmful impact of HB 612 on adoption
The bill increases risk of failed adoptions, deprives newborns of prompt and permanent adoptive families, creates uncertainty as to whether adoptions are ever really final, and increases the cost to taxpayers of foster care and adoption.
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