Local Government Finance

Tourism groups support suit against Currituck tax at top NC court

Groups tied to North Carolina’s travel and tourism industry are backing a lawsuit against Currituck County at the state’s highest court. The suit from local taxpayers contends that county commissioners have violated state law when spending occupancy tax money.

CJ Staff

NC Supreme Court mulls class-action status for Carteret solid waste fee dispute

North Carolina’s highest court will decide whether a legal challenge to Carteret County’s solid waste fees will move forward as a class-action suit. The court heard an hour of oral arguments Wednesday in the dispute.

CJ Staff

Top NC court to decide if suit against Carteret fees can proceed as class action

North Carolina’s highest court could decide in the months ahead whether residents challenging Carteret County’s solid waste fees can proceed with a class-action suit. The county is appealing Superior Court Judge Kent Harrell’s August 2024 decision allowing three different classes of plaintiffs in the dispute.

CJ Staff

First Helene interest-free loans on the way to WNC local municipalities

The first round of interest-free loans earmarked for local governments in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene are now going out from the state treasurer’s office.

Theresa Opeka

Amusement Park Takes Taxpayers For A Ride

Government officials ignore the rules of their own targeted tax incentive program to give Carowinds a boost.

Sarah Curry

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A Race To Watch In Wilmington

Two of the top issues in the race present a sharp contrast between what has become a core government service and what should never be considered one.

Tax Repeal Comes Down the Track

Charlotte-Mecklenburg is about to have a spirited, consequential, and slightly silly debate about mass transit and the local tax burden. It’s about time.

Reform Consensus — Just in General

A working group for the Institute for Emerging Issues agreed in principle that North Carolina’s tax system needs reform. But getting to specifics proved difficult, thanks to several factors.

Properties of Sound Local Taxes

Property taxes are something that lots of folks love to hate. That doesn't necessarily mean that they should be replaced by some other tax, as ultimately taxes all get paid from the same source.

Rural Counties Struggle to Survive State’s Abuse

Rural Counties Struggle to Survive State's Abuse

Chad Adams

It’s Back to Court for Boyce

Raleigh attorney Gene Boyce is back in court suing the state over allegedly illegal management of taxpayers' money. Based on the past, the political class should worry.