North Raleigh Today

John Locke Foundation touts benefits of first North Carolina budget plan since 2019

By Savannah Howe | Nov 23, 2021

North Carolina lawmakers have agreed on a state budget for the first time since 2019, which will include historic education expenditures and resources to further consider Medicaid expansion.

Locke Foundation condemns Medicaid expansion – 'State would be on the hook for a 10% share'

By Savannah Howe | Oct 13, 2021

Expanding the Medicaid program has expensive consequences for a state, according to a study by the American Legislative Exchange Council.

Conservative foundation report claims Medicaid expansion cost falls short by tens of millions

By Savannah Howe | Oct 31, 2020

A new report by the John Locke Foundation, a North Carolina conservative nonprofit research group, claimed that Gov. Roy Cooper's estimated expense for the Medicaid expansion undershot the actual price tag by approximately $50 million.

From Yadkin Valley News

SBA financial support available to North Carolinians related to earthquake; physical damage deadline fast approaching

By Savannah Howe | 4 years ago

The Small Business Administration is still offering financial support to North Carolina community members affected by the Aug. 9 earthquake, but time is running out.