Michael Morgan in 2024 NC Governor's race


On Tax Reform: Upheld sales tax on in-state sales fulfilled from Wisconsin

Wisconsin-based printing company Quad Graphics sued the Department of Revenue after it levied sales taxes on orders sold by its North Carolina salesperson to a company based in North Carolina, even though the order was fulfilled and shipped in Wisconsin. A Supreme Court opinion authored by Morgan overturns a ruling that found that Quad doesn't owe taxes on such sales. "We uphold North Carolina's tax because petitioner's activities have a substantial nexus with North Carolina," Morgan wrote.
Source: Business NC on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race Dec 22, 2022

On Crime: Consider criminal record expungement for some offenses

The state needs to look at criminal record expungement for some offenses, Morgan said, and reentry opportunities and job training for people coming out of jail. "We need to change the paradigm and look at the dynamics, and not continue to punish people based upon what they did wrong after they've paid their debt to society and they want to move forward and make things better for themselves and their families," he said.
Source: Raleigh News-Observer on 2024 North Carolina Governor race Sep 12, 2023

On Education: Opposes any public funding for private school scholarships

He opposes any public funding for private school scholarships. Teacher salaries are not keeping pace, Morgan said, and shortages of teachers and bus drivers show "an abysmal record" of legislative action addressing it. Morgan said the current Republican supermajority legislature is "crippling our public school system in such a way that it is doing damage to the very fabric of our school system in the state of North Carolina."
Source: Raleigh News-Observer on 2024 North Carolina Governor race Sep 12, 2023

On Gun Control: People are not safe anywhere due to availability of guns

The availability of guns is what's "making (gun violence) so reprehensible to our society," Morgan said. "Everybody has been touched by this, whether it is communities that are urban, those that are rural, those that are suburban. People cannot be safe, where they go, anywhere." "And certainly in our schools," he added, "where our children should be concentrating on education, as opposed to practicing drills on what they need to do to keep themselves safe in the event of an attack."
Source: Raleigh News-Observer on 2024 North Carolina Governor race Sep 12, 2023

On Principles & Values: I'm truly blessed and truly thankful for that

[On personal philosophy]: "History is not lost on me.... I am one who subscribes to the motto, 'To whom much is given, much is expected,'" Morgan said. "I've been given much. And I'm truly blessed and truly thankful for that. And as a result, I just continue to go forward and try to give the best of me that I can give, and don't really dwell upon the historic aspects, whatever I've been able to achieve. I just try to do my best and let history record the rest."
Source: Raleigh News-Observer on 2024 North Carolina Governor race Sep 12, 2023

On Budget & Economy: Economy should encourage entrepreneurs and work for everyone

ECONOMY + JOBS: VALUE STATEMENT: We need a 21st-century economy that works for everyone. Our economy should encourage entrepreneurs and investment in industries of the future. It should create jobs that pay at least a living wage. It should offer access and opportunity for everyone to improve their lives and pursue their dreams through hard work. Our economy should offer equal pay for equal work – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or sexual ID.
Source: 2024 North Carolina MorganForGovernor.com campaign website Jun 5, 2024

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