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Testimony for Removing the Literacy Test from North Carolina’s Constitution
I spoke in favor of House Bill 44, removing the literacy test from the North Carolina Constitution at a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on the morning of March 1. My prepared comments are...
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Cancel Culture Is Alive and Well in North Carolina, Continued
In a previous blogpost I reported on cancellations at two North Carolina educational institutions. Today I’m sorry to have to report on another. The victim in this case is Stephen Porter, a tenured...
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Back to School, but Still No Parents Bill of Rights
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being. Earlier this year,...
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Veto-Mania in North Carolina: School’s in Session with New Rules
Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day. Let’s take a look at a few education policy wins that...
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Cementing North Carolina’s Position as America’s Energy Leader
Duke Energy recently announced its plans to replace one of the company’s coal-fired power plants with new small modular reactors at the Belews Creek Steam Station. Also included in their revised...
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How Important is Public Safety to You?
In recent days, our world has faced profound violence, stark division, palpable fear, and raw hatred as the war between Hamas and Israel enters its second week.Even tuning into the news, scrolling...
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What are the Partisan leanings of North Carolina’s Proposed Legislative Maps?
October 26 Update: The General Assembly ratified amended versions of Senate Bill 758 and House Bill 898 on October 25. The changes are mostly minor and do not change the overall partisan ratings of...
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Tiny Treats or Tricky Tactics? Unmasking “Shrinkflation”
Prepare to be spooked! Forget the scary costumes; “shrinkflation” is a silent yet subtle disruptor that has infiltrated the candy aisle this year, spiking by thirteen percent since last year.It’s a...
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Right to Work and Health Policy in the States
Taylor Dawson of the Beacon Center of Tennessee took a break from a national conference in Chicago to join us for our second round of deep dish policy in the Windy City. Throughout our discussion, we...
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Locke’s 2023 Year in Review
As we bid farewell to 2023, I am delighted to bring to you: “Locke Wrapped 2023” – a brief recap of Locke’s significant policy victories throughout the past year: Welcome to “Locke Wrapped 2023”: 1....
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