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N.C. parents worry as formula shortage continues
Babies and their parents across the country, including North Carolina, continue to pay the price for the baby formula shortage that began months ago.
Opinion
Vaccination required for assisted suicide and other outrageous stories
Below are a few stories that caught my attention this week. A few of them made me chuckle and some are just plain sad. German suicide factory says it will only help you kill yourself if you’re vaxxed You can also submit a negative COVID-19 test to be served…but still. This might be the strongest...
Opinion
Dollar stores aren’t making Americans less healthy
My wife and I work hard to stay healthy, a big part of which is eating right, eschewing sugary and pre-packaged foods. Sometimes this is to the chagrin of our two teenage boys who — despite our best efforts — work tirelessly to make our pantry and refrigerator resemble the sad, barren grocery store aisles...
Opinion
High Point swinging at wild pitches in misguided stadium plan
Spring, in my mind, means one thing — the return of baseball. A few years ago, there was a campaign to make Opening Day a federal holiday. I signed the petition. From April through October, more often than not, there’s baseball on in my office during the afternoons, at home in the evenings, and on...
Opinion
Good or Bad, Third-Party Sales Are Not ‘Free-Market’
Third-party sales of solar power can be sustained only in a market dominated as it is by utility regulations and government subsidies.
News
Student Data Mining System Raises Privacy Concerns
RALEIGH — North Carolina public schools are developing a multimillion-dollar student data mining system intended to compile and analyze reams of information to improve educational outcomes. But critics say it poses a “creepy” potential to engineer the work force and easily could fall prey to a variety of “malicious” abuses.
Opinion
N.C. Should Avoid Push to Target Corporate Tax Havens
While some states hope to boost revenue collection substantially, adding to companies’ tax bills could prompt them to vote with their feet.
News
Friday Interview: Counties Save Money Through Privatization
RALEIGH — Across North Carolina, some county governments are saving money by privatizing services. A recent John Locke Foundation report catalogues privatization practices from 44 counties. Report co-author Dr. Michael Sanera, John Locke Foundation director of research and local government studies, discussed the research with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio.
News
General Assembly Republicans Target Cities That Sued Over Annexation Reform
RALEIGH — Rep. Stephen LaRoque, R-Lenoir, believes the ruling against the General Assembly’s annexation reforms will not survive an appeal. Meantime, Republican leaders could introduce a law that would repeal nine annexations now under way.
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GOP Budget Proposals Would Close Teacher Paradise
RALEIGH — The brainchild of former Gov. Jim Hunt, NCCAT offers dozens of five-day seminars throughout the year, most focusing on cultural, historical, and artistic topics, including global warming, holistic health, and pottery. Each year, the retreat serves 5,000 public school teachers lucky enough to attend.
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JLF Report Says Open, Accountable Government Builds Voter Trust
RALEIGH — Government agencies that shine light on their work use resources more wisely, find potential budget savings more easily, and give taxpayers more reasons to trust them. The John Locke Foundation’s top budget analyst reaches that conclusion in a new Policy Report.
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Meck County Officials Still Not Talking About DSS Criminal Probe
CHARLOTTE — One week after Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Jennifer Roberts acknowledged publicly an ongoing criminal investigation of the county’s $200 million Department of Social Services, county officials refused to identify the government agency conducting the investigation. County commissioners reportedly were advised of a federal probe while in closed session in early November.
