State and local governments across North Carolina have accumulated nearly $85 billion in debt and unfunded liabilities. That's equivalent to more than $9,200 for every man, woman, ... Keep Reading
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North Carolina’s 2009 Tax Hike Unique in Southeast
In a recent USA Today article summarizing how states balanced their budgets this summer, Vice President of the National Taxpayers Union Pete Sepp declared, "With a few ... Keep Reading
Where Did the Money Go?
An Examination of North Carolina’s New, Non-Essential Spending During the Boom Years A total of $1.64 billion of non-essential new spending was introduced by North Carolina ... Keep Reading
The Economic Impact of Federal Spending on State Economic Performance: A North Carolina Perspective
Study conducted by economic consulting firm Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics shows that North Carolina can expect to lose as many as 67,000 jobs as a result of the federal ... Keep Reading
HB 1384: Clean Up On Aisle Three!
The nanny-staters are at it again with HB 1384 - Shopping Carts/Prevent Exposure to Germs. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Earl Jones (D – Guilford), would ... Keep Reading
K-12 Education Budget: What They Don’t Tell You
There has been much talk from lawmakers about the need to spare North Carolina public schools from large budget cuts and protect teachers’ jobs. The General ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s FY 2009-10 Budget: $1.1 Billion in New Taxes, Increases Year-Over-Year Spending by $400 Million
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FY 2009-10 Education Budget Recap
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General Government FY 2009-10 Budget Recap
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Natural and Economic Resources FY 2009-10 Budget Recap
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