The state of North Carolina and our governor, Mike Easley, received mediocre grades on two recent report cards. Tax increases that were to be temporary when passed in 2001, but which continue in the governor’s budget through at least 2006, contribute to the low grades. The additional tax bracket and half-cent sales tax will have added nearly $1.9 billion between their original sunset and July 2007, while Gov. Easley’s additional taxes will bring almost as much in FY2006-07 alone.
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