There’s been a lot written about this year’s state budget, and there will be more. That’s what happens when you’re dealing with a 438-page bill allocating $24 billion. A lot of money, a lot of competing interests, a lot of detail. I looked at local government allocations in the budget previously, and it comes to tens of millions of dollars. In June, I...
I was struck when I came across two recent news stories virtually side-by-side. One was the story of the Randy Parton Theater — now called theRoanoke Rapids Theater — a failed venture by the city of Roanoke Rapids that was supposed to attract big shows, create tourism, and bolster the economy. The other was about the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite project,...
Just because a maneuver would help bring the General Fund into technical balance does not mean that it is a sound fiscal policy.
RALEIGH — Government isn’t run like a business. It does, however, often offer aid — politely called “incentives ” — to businesses. And that can be a toxic brew for taxpayers.
There are few more important priorities in public policy than ensuring open, honest, and accountable government.
A new guide helps people assess how well local government is spending the taxpayers' money.
The $20.7 billion State Budget passed this week spends more than ever on government programs, and leaves less money for you and your family.
If state government can legitimately be in the business of staging country-music shows, what business can it not be in? Consider cases in northeastern and western NC.
LOS ANGELES, CA — This November, Coloradoans will make a critical decision about the future fiscal responsibility and tax policy in their state. Colorado, through its Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), has emerged as one of the leaders in cutting taxes and restraining the growth of government that has nearly bankrupted many other states—returning $3.25 billion to taxpayers between 1997 and 2001. As a result, half of the states in the nation have followed its lead and introduced similar measures.
Financial plan would allow students to go to college and repay a percentage of the cost after they graduate from college.
Add to the files of bad ideas that refuse to die the “Dream Act” and other similar measures that would allow illegal immigrants to enjoy our nation’s privileges without earning them, as American citizens have.
