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North Carolina’s Strict Occupational Licensing Laws Stifle Economic Growth and Opportunities

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RALEIGH, North Carolina — The state of North Carolina may be hindering its future economic performance by imposing strict occupational licensing requirements. In order to enter many professions in the state, individuals must possess specific education credentials, undergo a certain amount of training, or pass licensure exams. While it is common for states to license certain professions like physicians and civil engineers, North Carolina stands out by requiring licenses for occupations such as eyelash technicians, apprentice manicurists, and drama movement therapists. In recent rankings of state licensing laws, North Carolina ranked poorly. A report by … Read more

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Award Winners

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Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest Film & TV Festival has announced its Audience Award winners for this year. Following the announcement of the Jury and Special Award winners last week, the Audience Award for Narrative Feature was given to “Bob Trevino Likes It,” while the Audience Award for a Headliner film went to “Monkey Man.” The Documentary Feature Audience Award was won by “Resynator.” Tracie Laymon directed and wrote the narrative feature competition winner, “Bob Trevino Likes It,” which stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. The documentary feature competition was topped by “Grand … Read more

Trump’s Co-Defendant Lawyer Reveals Ambitious Goal: Running for Office While Facing Trial

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NEW YORK – In a recent court filing, a lawyer for one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants expressed a belief that the ultimate goal of the prosecution is to prevent Trump from running for office and force him to sit through a trial. The lawyer’s statement came as part of the ongoing investigation into the Trump Organization’s business practices. The statement was made by an attorney representing Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization’s longtime chief financial officer, who is currently facing charges of tax fraud. The lawyer argued that the prosecution’s actions are politically motivated, with the … Read more

Federal Judge Approves Lawsuit by Gaetz and Greene Against California Cities Over Political Event Cancellations

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Anaheim, California – A federal judge has ruled that Republican representatives Matt Gaetz of Florida and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia can proceed with their lawsuit against two California cities that canceled their political events. The decision by U.S. District Judge Hernán Vera allows the lawmakers to move forward with their suit, which alleges that the cities discriminated against them based on their political views. However, Judge Vera stated that Gaetz and Greene’s attempt to blame civil rights organizations was misguided. In 2021, three California venues that were scheduled to host “Put America First” rallies … Read more