A new poll by Carolina Journal shows Republican candidate for state treasurer Brad Briner with a slight lead over his Democratic opponent, State Rep. Wesley Harris, which may indicate voters’ confidence in which candidate is the most qualified for the position.
The US Supreme Court has declined to take the case of Stephen Porter, a North Carolina State University professor who claimed he faced retaliation for critical statements involving social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The high court rejected Porter’s case Monday without comment. A split 2-1 panel of the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled against Porter in July 2023.
A split panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He had raised concerns about the NCSU education school’s recent focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
North Carolina revenue forecasts have surpassed $33 billion annually, and the state will have roughly $3.25 billion in excess for Fiscal Year 2022-23, or 10.7% more than had been previously budgeted.
Oxfam’s annual ranking of states with free-market policies is out, and once again its title is proving to be good clickbait for left-leaning policy groups and news media.
North Carolina’s economic health seems strong. Taxes are low, cost of living is below average, and a recent CNBC study gave the state a No. 2 ranking as “Best for Business” because of solid growth, quality workforce, business friendliness, and technology. It’s all meant that more individual workers are making this state home every year, with average...
House District 21 (Portions of Sampson, Duplin, and Wayne counties.) • Robert Freeman, Republican. Occupation: Retired veteran and school administrator. Education: Saint Leo University, bachelor’s in human resources administration. East Carolina University, master’s of school administration. Career highlights: Served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force including service in Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm,...
RALEIGH — Conservatives have great ideas for improving Americans’ lives, but too many people believe conservatives care little about helping people other than “the rich.” That misperception prompted American Enterprise Institute President Arthur Brooks to write The Conservative Heart. During a recent visit to North Carolina for a luncheon co-sponsored by the John Locke Foundation, Brooks discussed the book with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.
RALEIGH — The election night tally back in 1988 showed that Jim Martin was the first Republican to win re-election as governor of North Carolina in the 20th century. That fact alone merits a closer look at Martin’s record, but it’s far from the only reason that John Locke Foundation Chairman John Hood has written the new political biography Catalyst: Jim Martin and the Rise of North Carolina Republicans. Hood discussed the book with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.
RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers would harm, not help, the state’s economic growth if they extend and expand corporate tax incentive programs. That’s the key conclusion from a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report. The report arrives as legislators debate the future of the state’s incentives.
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s new tax reforms help set the stage for long-term economic growth in the state. That's the assessment of the John Locke Foundation’s top tax expert, who analyzes the reforms and suggests future improvements in a new Spotlight report.
