You may have noticed that, when it comes to politics, people tend to be a lot more engaged with national topics of debate than they are with the, arguably more pressing, local political challenges facing their community. You might be wondering, even as you read this, if you fit the profile yourself? Probably. Whether it...
North Carolina is known for many wonderful things — being “First in Flight,” Carolina BBQ, Biltmore Estate (the largest private residence in the US), being the home of NASCAR, and much more. But did you know North Carolina has a strong history of gold and sound money? Here are three fun facts about North Carolina...
It is an error of the highest order to assume morality has nothing to do with economics. The stewardship of resources, seemingly spiritually devoid things like monetary policy, and the economic indicator called inflation are directly tied to our moral decisions as a nation and as individuals. For those of religious faith, as many here...
The United States’ national debt is above $34 trillion, but leaders in Washington do not notice. Instead, they’re focused on more important things, like the national security threat of foreign garlic or maintaining funding for a United Nations aid organization, some of whose workers may have been involved with the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Sadly,...
North Carolina Republican leaders are speaking out about President Joe Biden’s ‘disastrous’ economic policies ahead of his arrival on Thursday afternoon.
For many North Carolinians, the Christmas season is looking to be a lot less merry this year. That’s due to stubbornly high prices for the holiday season essentials like gifts, meals, and trips to see family and friends.
Democrats are puzzled and frustrated. Jobless rates are low, wages are rising, and growth in gross domestic product last quarter was sizzling. Why do voters remain so dissatisfied with the current economy? And why do most of them disapprove of the economic stewardship of President Joe Biden and his Democratic Party? The answer is inflation....
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers released yesterday highlight rent and car/truck prices as the primary driving factors behind national inflation. According to the CPI data, rent prices in North Carolina have been on a...
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses key elements of President Biden’s upcoming State of the Union address. Kokai offered these comments for a Feb. 2023, report on WTVD (ABC11).
Candy makers say historically high inflation is driving up the cost of sugar, milk, and flour, impacting the cost of Halloween candy this year. The U.S. Labor Department pegs the inflation of sweets at 13% over a year ago, the biggest increase since 1999.
Nearly 60,000 North Carolinians never re-entered the labor force after the Covid shutdowns.
