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Archives for 2011
Smart Start Program Mismanaged Taxpayer Funds
Raleigh, N.C. – An ongoing Civitas Institute investigation has revealed that Child Care Services Association (CCSA), an administrator of Smart Start programs, mismanaged a program ... Keep Reading
Childcare Subsidy Goes Bust, Kids Go Home
To see the follow-up, click here. Many underprivileged kids in Durham County got a very cold Christmas present last year, as around 250 children on a Smart Start scholarship for ... Keep Reading
Francis De Luca on Viewpoints radio
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Brian Balfour on Viewpoints radio discussing the state budget gap
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Civitas Poll: Voters Think Governor Should Sign Balanced Budget Act of 2011
Raleigh, N.C. – Sixty-five percent of North Carolina voters say Governor Bev Perdue should sign the Balanced Budget Act of 2011 just passed by the General Assembly, according to a ... Keep Reading
HB 31: Cell Phone Criminals
As a child did you dream of growing up to be a law breaker but were too scared to conquer your fears of committing more serious crimes like murder and robbery? If this sounds like ... Keep Reading
Senate Bill Gets Tough on Deficit
In a bold move to proactively address an historical budget shortfall expected this summer, Senator Richard Stevens (R – Wake) and two other Republican senators, introduced SB 13, ... Keep Reading
Get the Facts: Senate Bill 13
After being approved by both the state House and Senate, Senate Bill 13, the “Balanced Budget Act of 2011” now sits on Governor Perdue's desk awaiting either her approval to make ... Keep Reading
January 2011 Poll Results
Poll methodology: This poll of 600 registered general election voters in North Carolina was conducted January 19-20 by National Research, Inc. of Holmdel, NJ. All respondents were ... Keep Reading