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The eyes the Top State for Business by of all people are upon us.” CNBC for two consecutive years Our accomplishments have and our ranking of 2nd in the not gone unnoticed, and the Dear supporters and friends of the John Locke Foundation, United States for economic impact of our work extends far outlook by the American beyond our state’s borders. [...] We The John Locke Foundation’s journey over the last few decades has been one Legislative Exchange Council aspire to inspire other states of dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the principles of serve as testaments to the and national lawmakers to economic freedom and limited government. [...] According to polling commissioned achieved without the tireless our supporters, donors, and by the John Locke Foundation, the percentage of North Carolina voters who efforts of the John Locke partners who have made believe the country is heading in the right direction has not surpassed 32%. [...] The North Carolina’s history, such as published a report Jackson examined how laws, trendlines are heartbreaking, the creation of personal wealth, the that documents the regulations, and practices and the paper evaluates benefits of private property, and the Tar Heel State’s long affected the 2020 election. [...] 32 JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | 2023 ANNUAL REPORT JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 33 FEATURED INITIATIVE This year, Locke launched a new initiative called the Locke Legacy Society, which allows donors to make an impact for the founding principles of North Carolina and the nation that will stand the test of time.