Press Releases: 2006

RALEIGH – North Carolina hurts its consumers and taxpayers when it tries to control prices, according to the John Locke Foundation’s new Macon Series report. That includes so-called “price…

RALEIGH – Scientific evidence shows North Carolina can take no steps that would reduce global warming. That’s a key finding in a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.

RALEIGH – Legislative leaders might try to use sleight of hand and a series of political deals to raise taxes by nearly $1 billion. That’s the conclusion of a new…

RALEIGH – Mooresville should cut its losses and sell a city golf course that has lost nearly $450,000 in the last five years. That’s the key recommendation in a new…

For planning purposes What: John Locke Foundation Headliner Luncheon When: Noon Monday, December 11, 2006 Where: The Westin Charlotte 601 South College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Directions are…

RALEIGH – North Carolina electricity customers could pay an extra $181 million a year, thanks to the efforts of a consumer advocate that’s supposed to represent customers’ interests. That’s according…

For planning purposes What: John Locke Foundation Headliner Luncheon When: Noon Monday, December 4, 2006 Where: Holiday Inn Brownstone 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605 Price: $25 Who: As…

For planning purposes What: N.C. Education Alliance event When: Noon Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Where: The John Locke Foundation 200 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27601 Price: $10 Who:…

RALEIGH – Raleigh drivers can expect longer commutes, increased congestion, and greater risks for people needing emergency services, as long as the city focuses on “traffic calming.” That’s a key…

RALEIGH – New state restrictions on mercury emissions from power plants could boost your electric bill without generating any health benefits. That’s a key finding in a new John Locke…