About: Mitch Kokai

Tim Carney writes in the Washington Examiner that the congressional hearings targeting Apple had little to do with the company’s tax liability. Senators are angry that tech giant Apple isn’t paying its fair share. I’m not talking about taxes. This is about campaign contributions and lobbying fees. An investigation by Sen. Carl Levin and aContinue Reading

Ever heard of a “skinny” health insurance policy? Michael Barone‘s latest column at Human Events suggests more people will learn about this type of policy, thanks to ObamaCare. You might be wondering what a “skinny” or “low-benefit” insurance plan is. The terms may vary, but the basic idea is that policies would cover preventive care,Continue Reading

Jonah Goldberg‘s latest column examines mainstream media outlets’ propensity for ignoring elements of the First Amendment that deal with issues outside their purview. The press can always be counted upon not just to speak up for itself, but to lavish attention on itself. “We can’t help that we’re so fascinating,” seems to be their unspokenContinue Reading

Sarah Curry analyzed the N.C. Senate’s budget plan for News 14 Carolina’s “Capital Tonight.”

Headlines continue to highlight the recent scandal involving IRS efforts to target conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny. Dallas Woodhouse of Americans for Prosperity’s North Carolina chapter discusses the political implications of the scandal during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio. Speaking of taxes, you’ll hear chief state Senate tax reformer Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg,Continue Reading

This week’s Carolina Journal Online Friday interview features Donna Martinez’s conversation with Roy Cordato about important climate change news that attracted little attention from mainstream media outlets. John Hood’s Daily Journal highlights more evidence of the link between state tax policy and economic growth.

Writing in National Journal, Major Garrett explores the impact of the recently revealed news about the Obama administration’s investigation of reporters and media outlets. The broader question here is Obama’s attitude toward press freedom, the First Amendment, and scrutiny of the government he leads. The answer, by the way, cannot be found in Obama’s suddenlyContinue Reading

John Stossel‘s latest column documents another case of government standing in the way of free markets for no good reason. My kids moved out! I have two empty rooms in my apartment. Maybe I can rent them? A tourist visiting New York City could have a different experience, and save hotel money. I’d make money.Continue Reading