Don’t eat the candy!

By: Bob Hall

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 691

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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Voters beware! At the end of your ballot, you’re asked to approve permanent changes to the North Carolina constitution that will harm families for generations.

In particular, a proposed amendment to cap local property taxes looks appealing, but it’s really a gift to data centers, Duke Energy and Raleigh politicians.

The ballot question reads, “For or Against: Constitutional amendment requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments.”

But if it passes, the actual sentence …

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