Gaston Gazette Opinion Page Reader Submission
The Gaston Gazette invites readers to share their views via GastonGazette.com/opinion. Publisher Lucy C. Talley and Editor Hunter Bretzius oversee the process, encouraging diverse perspectives on local issues and community life.
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Lucy C. Talley
Hunter Bretzius
G-Town
Gashouse
Terry Moody
Gaston
Editorial: Federal regulations draining economy and liberty
The Heritage Foundation study finds 43 major rules costing over 22 billion annually in 2015, with 229 major regulations totaling 108 billion per year across the Obama years and 176 billion added during the Bush years. It calls for congressional approval of major rules, independent regulatory review, and sunset provisions to curb growth, urging Congress to shrink government and dismantle burdensome agencies.
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Heritage Foundation
Obama
George W. Bush
Washington
Congress
Congressional
Congressional Budget Office
Government Accountability Office
White House
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
CBO
Executive Branch
Ruffled Feathers Over Facebook Incubator Move In Gastonia
Citizens and business voices clash over a city incubator plan in Gastonia. Debate centers on transparency, decision making, and the impact on Belmont’s perceived package for growth while voices praise local leaders and caution against taxpayer-funded incentives.
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Gastonia
GGDC
Belmont
Walter Kimble
Gaston County road condition poll sparks viewer sentiment
Online yesterday poll asks Gaston County residents for road quality grades with A and B leading. Today voters weigh Loray Mill village water tower options including tear down, refurbishment as ad, or repurposing.
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Loray Mill Village
Education gains payoffs for North Carolina economy
Commentary argues improved student performance boosts long term growth. Hanushek Ruhose and Woessmann quantify potential GDP gains for NC, from 9 percent to 34 percent by 2095, with basic literacy and math targets. John Hood notes need for policy action and broader stakeholder effort.
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North Carolina
EducationNext
Eric Hanushek
Stanford University
Jens Ruhose
Leibnitz University
Ludger Woess
Hanushek
Ruhose
Woessmann
Commissioner hails Gaston County budget staff for smooth FY 2016 17 process
Gaston County Board of Commissioners chairman Tom Keigher commends county employees from the manager’s office to department staff for delivering a smooth budget process. He notes the unanimous vote and expresses appreciation for staff and commissioners’ research and teamwork.
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Gaston County
Tom Keigher
Gastonia
Tom Keigherr
Gaston County Board of Commissioners
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