The General Assembly worked tirelessly throughout the 2011 legislative session to push through hundreds of bills aimed at dismantling the old liberal guard. In the area of tort ... Keep Reading
Archives for 2011
Session Gains Ground on Family Issues
The 2011 legislative session was marked by a significant amount of pro-life and pro-family legislation. The most contested of these was HB 854, the “Women’s Right to Know ... Keep Reading
Smart Start Partnership Re-Awards Multi-Million Dollar Contract to Mismanaging Non-Profit
In a controversial decision that followed heated opposition by the public and alarming questions raised by the members of the board, Durham County’s Partnership for Children voted ... Keep Reading
Second Amendment Gets a Fresh Look in 2011 Session
The past legislative session has been a historic victory for Second Amendment rights. Since claiming both chambers in the North Carolina General Assembly for the first time in ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s Attempt at Election Reform
To no one’s surprise, Gov. Bev Perdue vetoed House Bill 351 “An Act to Restore Confidence in Government by Requiring that Voters Provide Photo Identification Before Voting” a week ... Keep Reading
Civitas-Review-March-2011
Click here to view this edition of the Civitas Review Magazine. Like what you see? Get a subscription by making a tax-deductible donation to Civitas. ... Keep Reading
Session Filled With Steps – And Missteps – to Redirect and Reshape Public Education
With Republican majorities in the House and Senate for the first time in over 100 years, the recently-completed legislative session marks a new period in North Carolina political ... Keep Reading
Matthew Ridenhour: Tea Party Leader and Concerned Citizen
Frustrated with the 2009 bailouts and the direction in which the country was headed, Charlotte native Matthew Ridenhour decided it was time to get involved. Despite frequently ... Keep Reading
2011 Redistricting is a Process
Since April 2011, the Joint House and Senate Redistricting Committee has held 37 public hearings in 36 counties across North Carolina. Hundreds of North Carolinians have been ... Keep Reading
Lawmakers Perform Healthcare Reconstructive Surgery
For the first time in over 140 years, Republicans are leading both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly. They came in with a comprehensive list of legislative goals, ... Keep Reading
