regulation
Law, not executive order, is the fix for housing shortage
Gov. Josh Stein’s housing executive order correctly identifies North Carolina’s housing shortage as a major driver of rising housing costs Although the order improves coordination and expands housing funding programs, it does…
Two labor law updates for the 21st century
Remote work, flex time and independent contracting have reshaped the American workforce, creating new opportunities for both employers and employees. But in some states, including New Hampshire, outdated labor laws create…
NH’s rental housing is significantly older than its owner-occupied housing
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, half of New Hampshire renters live in units built before the country celebrated its 200th birthday. The median renter-occupied housing unit in New Hampshire was built in…
‘Executive compensation’ regulation would hurt North Country hospitals
New Hampshire has been lucky. Since 2005, 110 rural hospitals in the United States have closed, and another 85 have converted to an out-patient service provider. Maine was home to three of those conversions and one closure,…
Zoning reform law marred by unintended consequences
Senate Bill 382 reshaped North Carolina land-use law by prohibiting most local down-zoning without unanimous landowner consent While grounded in property-rights principles, the law has created legal confusion and stalled…
Legislators look at local zoning rules blocking education, child care & home businesses
Local land use regulations do more than severely restrict the size, shape, design and placement of homes, creating scarcity and driving up prices. They also heavily regulate the activities that occur inside those homes. These…
The trouble with rational basis review, part one: A case study
For more than five years, New Bern eye surgeon Jay Singleton has been trying to get a North Carolina court to hear his claim that the state’s Certificate of Need law violates several provisions of the state constitution…
Growth, Scarcity, and the Case for Deregulation
North Carolina enters 2025 with a housing market that is often described as “relatively affordable,” especially when compared to coastal states or Sun Belt peers like Florida and Arizona. But that framing masks a deeper and…
Paving the way for microschools in North Carolina
When I founded Burbrella Microschools, I never imagined that one of the biggest barriers to serving children — especially neurodivergent, gifted, and underserved learners — would come from something as basic as zoning. Yet…
Yes, DEI programs continue to be alive and well in North Carolina
In recent years Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs infiltrated all levels of government as well as schools and universities. Proponents say such programs are necessary to give people of all races and backgrounds…
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