North Carolina sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2023
The third quarter of 2023 brought in $3.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for North Carolina, a 27.8% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Q3 2023 Tax Revenue: North Carolina collects $4.4 billion in sales and gross receipt tax
North Carolina collected $4.4 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 10.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
NC voters’ economic concerns include housing costs, rising inflation
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has published new data indicating a rise in inflation in February, partially due to escalating housing costs. A poll conducted in February by the League of American Workers (LAW) revealed that 33% of North Carolina voters view housing costs as a primary concern amid increasing inflation rates.
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Chair Good Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing Conducting Oversight of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
WASHINGTON – Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered a strong statement during a hearing focused on overseeing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).In his address, Chairman Good emphasized the importance of accountability and oversight, directing his remarks towards Mr. Hartogensis, the outgoing Director of the PBGC. Good highlighted the significance of the PBGC in safeguarding the retirement benefits of 31 million Americans with private pension plans.Citing the original intent behind the creation of the...
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Williams, Foxx Introduce Bill to Tackle Plague of Illiberalism on College Campuses
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (R-NY) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act. The legislation ensures that colleges and universities are fulfilling their First Amendment obligations by making free speech on campus a condition of receiving Title IV funding under the Higher Education Act (HEA)."The state of postsecondary education is in complete disarray. We’ve seen countless examples of institutions leveraging taxpayers’ dollars to fan the flames of...
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Following Foxx Scrutiny, DOL Urges PBGC to Return Millions in Overpayments for Dead Teamsters
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed her satisfaction with the Department of Labor's decision to direct the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to return $127 million in overpayments for deceased Teamsters. Foxx stated, "The evidence of PBGC’s blatant mismanagement has mounted for months – it’s about time DOL acted in the best interest of hardworking taxpayers."The DOL's directive to PBGC comes after extensive oversight from the Education and the Workforce Committee. Foxx emphasized the importance of holding agencies...
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Chair Foxx Investigates 12 Unions for Recent Fraud, Corruption
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has taken action against 12 unions for recent fraud and corruption. In letters sent to the presidents of these unions, Foxx highlighted specific examples of corruption and requested information on efforts to protect members from such misconduct.Foxx expressed her concerns in the letters, stating, "The Committee on Education and the Workforce (Committee) is concerned about fraud, embezzlement, and corruption perpetrated by union officials." She emphasized the need for unions to take measures to shield their...
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Legal Aid Lawyers’ Leaked Texts Confirm Concerns of Antisemitism
Jewish lawyers say members of their own labor union are attacking them for supporting Israel—claims that have led Congress to investigate the group for antisemitism. In Case You Missed It, The Free Press shared leaked internal group chat messages from the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys/UAW Local 2325 (Local 2325) showing union members calling their Jewish colleagues “fascist,” “deranged,” and “mentally disturbed” for supporting Israel in the wake of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. This report corroborates Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia...
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Foxx: AmeriCorps Incapable of Correcting Rampant Fraud, Incompetence
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed strong criticism towards AmeriCorps in light of a recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) which highlighted significant issues within the agency."AmeriCorps’ legacy of incompetence and total disregard for taxpayer money has taken center stage in GAO’s newest report," stated Foxx. She pointed out that AmeriCorps has failed to effectively address rampant deficiencies and fraud within the organization. Foxx emphasized that AmeriCorps had not implemented the...
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Former Harvard Antisemitism Advisory Group Member to Participate in Transcribed Interview
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) announced today that the Committee will conduct a transcribed interview with Dr. Dara Horn, focusing on her service as a member of Harvard’s Antisemitism Advisory Group.The Antisemitism Advisory Group, which was announced on October 27, 2023, has since been dissolved and replaced by the university’s Presidential Task Force on Antisemitism. The interview with Dr. Horn is part of the Committee’s ongoing investigation into antisemitism at Harvard and is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 18, 2024....
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Chairman Good to Conduct Oversight of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Chairman Bob Good of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions is set to lead a hearing on the operations of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The hearing, titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation," is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. in the 2175 Rayburn House Office Building.In a statement, Chairman Good expressed his concerns about the PBGC, stating, "The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) represents some of the worst of the Biden administration’s...
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Foxx Wants Info on Big Labor’s Closed-Door Summit with DOL, EEOC, and NLRB Heads
On March 13, 2024, it was reported that Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has taken a firm stance in seeking information regarding a closed-door summit involving key representatives from federal labor agencies and organized labor leaders.In a series of letters addressed to Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Charlotte Burrows, and National Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, Foxx expressed her concerns and demands for transparency.Foxx criticized...
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Steve Cortes: Sens. Budd, Tillis ‘take their duty seriously, and answer to their bosses, the American citizens of North Carolina’
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said today that North Carolina U.S. Sens. Ted Budd (R) and Thom Tillis (R) “take their duty seriously” by voting in favor of a measure that would prohibit illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.
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Chairs Foxx, Steil Blast 'Bidenbucks', New Policy Aimed to Tilt the Scales, and Federalize Elections
WASHINGTON – Today, Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on Education and the Workforce Vice Chair Mary Miller (IL-15), and Elections Subcommittee Chair Laurel Lee (FL-15) have voiced strong criticism against the Biden administration's new policy allowing Federal Work-Study funds to be used in support of campaign efforts during the 2024 election cycle.In a letter sent to the administration, the Chairs and senior members of the Committees expressed their...
