The Daily Haymaker has a good post that demonstrates the state of North Carolina has relinquished many of the gains we had made on state taxes after Republicans took control of the General Assembly a dozen years ago. There was some initial improvement in tax conditions; but that has been given back in various ways since the initial reforms.
Other sore points?
- Government spending above the national average.
- The major requirements in our state for renewable energy in our electric grid.
- Regulations on insurers selling car and homeowners’ insurance.
- A failure to limit eminent domain prerogatives for state and local government.
- Certificate of need requirements for medical facilities.
- A price gouging law and a minimum mark-up for the sale of gasoline.
Especially if you live in Greensboro. ( and Guilford County ) Mr Tax and Spend Skip Alston is now in charge and expect a tax increase soon. Greensboro is contemplating an additional tax of on restaurant food and drink.
I escaped the Peoples Republic of Greensboro and now live in Virginia. Don’t miss the ‘Boro at all. (-:
Yes, local taxes and fees always go up, never go down. It sounds like you are in a better place from that standpoint…