Civitas Poll results show support for school choice in North Carolina. An executive with North Carolina's leading funder of left-wing causes joins Gov. Roy Cooper's administration. New research highlights problems caused by certificate-of-need restrictions. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai discuss these issues.

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HeadLocke No. 128: Cooper’s school shutdowns panned, left-wing funder gets prominent government job, research targets CON rules

North Carolina's tax policy plays a positive role in attracting people to the state. A $15 per hour federal minimum wage would have negative consequences. N.C. lawmakers could close a loophole in a law against collusive lawsuit settlements. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai tackle these three topics.

HeadLocke No. 127: Moving trucks head to N.C., the costs of a $15 minimum wage, taking aim at collusive settlements

COVID-19 will drive much of this year's legislative session in North Carolina. New Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson offers a stark contrast to Gov. Roy Cooper. The pandemic is sparking new interest in education innovation. Brooke Medina and Mitch Kokai tackle these three topics.

HeadLocke No. 126: General Assembly returns to work, Robinson takes the stage, COVID-19 sparks education innovation

Brooke Medina joins the HeadLocke team for a discussion about N.C. Supreme Court politics, slow COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, and good business news for Cary.

HeadLocke No. 125: N.C. Supreme Court politics, slow vaccine rollout, ‘epic’ deal for Cary

One western state's recent experience with criminal justice and law enforcement issues could provide useful lessons.

HeadLocke No. 124: Colorado law enforcement debate could offer useful N.C. lessons

N.C. voters have elected Catherine Truitt to serve as the new superintendent of public instruction, as the state continues to struggle with public education in the time of COVID-19.

HeadLocke No. 123: Evidence continues to back in-person student instruction as N.C. welcomes new education leader

The nation's governing document spells out a process for Congress and state legislatures to resolve the types of problems that arose in the 2020 presidential election.

HeadLocke No. 122: Constitution offers key to resolving election mess

Professor Wilfred McClay challenges false narratives embodied in the 1619 Project and other critiques of American history.

HeadLocke No. 121: American history text invites readers to learn about ‘land of hope’

North Carolina defies pollsters' predictions of major electoral gains for progressive Democrats.

HeadLocke No. 120: Conservatives see good news in 2020 election results

Only the U.S. Supreme Court can take steps to stop a flood of election-related lawsuits. North Carolina's current cases give the court a great opportunity.

HeadLocke No. 119: N.C. election-law fight carries national implications

Prominent public health experts have endorsed a one-page document that repudiates lockdowns and other restrictions tied to COVID-19. They advocate a new approach called "Focused Protection."

HeadLocke No. 118: Great Barrington Declaration advocates alternative to COVID-19 lockdowns

Four years after his death, a conservative U.S. Supreme Court justice continues to exercise major influence over constitutional law.

HeadLocke No. 117: Scalia’s impact on Constitution, courts highlighted in new book

Making a COVID-19 vaccine widely available will require relaxation of state rules restricting pharmacists' work.

HeadLocke No. 116: Pharmacist reform should accompany push for COVID-19 vaccine

Every state features at least one inexplicable alcohol regulation. A new book highlights dozens of those restrictions in an attempt to highlight the need for reform.

HeadLocke No. 115: Outlandish alcohol restrictions highlighted in liberty-themed book

A John Locke Foundation expert critiques a national article on conservatives' embrace of environmental issues.

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