With the initial cuts in state budgets on the horizon across the country, 2011 has been a landmark year for political machines everywhere to flex their muscles. By now we are all ... Keep Reading
Archives for 2011
Civitas Poll: Voters Say Photo ID Would Improve Integrity of Elections
Raleigh, N.C. – Requiring voters to show a government-issued photo ID would improve voting security according to those responding to the most recent Civitas Institute ... Keep Reading
We Need a New Way to Pay Teachers
Revenue shortfalls and the state government’s need to balance the budget have raised the possibility of massive teacher layoffs at the local level. While the economy is partly to ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: NC Voters Want Taxpayer Bill of Rights to Limit State Spending
Raleigh, N.C. – Amidst a record budget deficit, 67 percent of North Carolina voters support a Taxpayer Bill of Rights that would tie annual spending growth to population plus ... Keep Reading
SB 35: That Dog Won’t Hunt (Literally)
Dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend.” Apparently, they aren’t a friend of Rep. Ellie Kinnaird. SB 35, Orange Co./No Deer Hunting with Dogs, sponsored by Kinnaird ... Keep Reading
Legislative Minute – 03-31-11
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A Consolidated Effort: Restructuring N.C. Early Childcare Programs
The Legislature has been engaged in a tenuous balancing act of early childcare programs this year. Attempting to find room for budget savings to face down a $2.4 billion budget ... Keep Reading
Francis De Luca on Viewpoints Radio – 03-29-11
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Civitas Poll: Perdue Vetoes May Hurt 2012 Reelection Chances
Raleigh, N.C. – Voters who otherwise think Gov. Bev Perdue is doing a good job don’t like her veto of legislation that repealed the federal mandate for health insurance in the ... Keep Reading
Does $45 Million Buy Accountability?
Increased access to higher education is one of the UNC system’s guiding goals.[1] Moderate growth estimates project UNC enrollment will grow by another 20 percent in the next seven ... Keep Reading
