Scott Lincicome, senior fellow in economic studies for the libertarian Cato Institute, shares his concerns about “security nationalism.” It’s an approach that uses national security as a reason for more government involvement in U.S. industry. Learn more here: “Manufactured Crisis: ‘Deindustrialization,’ Free Markets, and National Security.”
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House unveils new NC budget. Here’s what’s inside:
On Wednesday, North Carolina House leaders unveiled their proposed state budget. Governor Cooper will be under pressure to sign the state legislature's budget because its passage is tied to Medicaid expansion, a bill he signed last week. The House's budget will cost $27.9 billion, a 10.5 percent increase from the previous budget and a number agreed upon in advance between the House and Senate.