John Locke Updates: 2008

Carolina Journal Executive Editor Don Carrington spends much of his time exposing scandals in state government. That’s why WRAL Television turned to Carrington Wednesday to discuss the…

The John Locke Foundation has played a key role in scrutinizing claims about supposed benefits from Charlotte’s light-rail line. Now that the LYNX line is approaching its first anniversary, a…

North Carolina local governments have tried 58 times in the past year to convince voters to endorse local sales or land-transfer tax increases. In 50 cases, voters have said no.

Debate about a federal bailout of the economy’s financial sector offered several John Locke Foundation experts the chance this week to share their expertise. President John Hood discussed the…

The Tax Foundation highlighted this week the concerns John Locke Foundation Research Director and Local Government Analyst Michael Sanera has about taxpayer-funded subsidies and deep room discounts offered…

The John Locke Foundation’s Education Policy Analyst, Terry Stoops, has concerns about the state education establishment’s misplaced priorities in addressing the school dropout crisis. Stoops highlighted those concerns in a…

Voters will choose North Carolina’s next governor in a month. As the candidates compete for votes, experts with ties to the John Locke Foundation are offering their input on important…

Other John Locke Foundation experts joined Paul Chesser this week in highlighting concerns about energy-related issues. Carolina Journal Associate Editor and Carolina Journal Radio Co-Host Donna Martinez wrote a recent…

The John Locke Foundation is no fan of targeted tax incentives that force most taxpayers to subsidize the business of a select few. JLF’s assessment of incentives in…

Two experts associated with the Locke Foundation recently published book reviews in the September issue of The Freeman. Karen Palasek, JLF Director of Educational and Academic Programs, reviewed…