North Carolina is clearly doing something right in that environment, as evidenced by the National Taxpayer’s Union Foundation study.
New Census data shows North Carolina leads in migration as metro areas grow rapidly while many rural counties lag or continue to lose population.
Charlotte and Raleigh certainly have their problems — as discussed regularly in, among other places, this very spot on the opinion page! But as someone who grew up near Charlotte and now lives near Raleigh, I will also say there’s still more going right than going wrong in our state’s two most-populous communities. Consider the...
North Carolina is generally seen as a purple state, maybe with a small red lean. And because of that, the government is often divided, with the legislature, Supreme Court, Governor’s Mansion, and other major offices split between parties. This has meant that neither side has been able to completely shut the other out of major...
Even as North Carolina becomes the nation's seventh-ranking state in population by 2040, our growth rate will be declining significantly.
Perhaps you believe that there are too many people living here — that the place has become overcrowded or is changing too rapidly to suit your tastes. If so, I have some great news for you.
Advocates of higher tax rates use questionable research to bolster their case.
Advocates of higher tax rates use questionable research to bolster their case.
To make a states more economically attractive and vibrant, should politicians improve education or reduce the cost of government? The answer is yes.
