Civitas recently hosted its October poll luncheon to discuss the results of the October statewide opinion poll. Some of the results have already been released to the general ... Keep Reading
Obamacare Exchange Quiz
The rollout of the Obamacare health insurance "exchanges" has been universally identified as a disaster. But how much do you know about the exchanges themselves? To test your ... Keep Reading
Wake County Bond Quiz
On October 8, Wake County voters cast their votes on an $810 million bond dedicated to public school construction and renovation. To test your knowledge about this fiscal issue, ... Keep Reading
Isn’t a “Myth” Supposed to be Untrue?
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover “the truth” behind 10 “myths” about North Carolina state ... Keep Reading
Civitas Quiz: North Carolina’s FY 2013-14 State Budget
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2013-14 State Budget: Modest Spending Increase, Significant Legislative Changes
Nearly a month into the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Pat McCrory is set to sign the state budget into law today. The budget spends a total of $20.6 billion, up about 2.5 percent from ... Keep Reading
Tax Plan Quiz
After months of discussion and debate, a tax bill has finally been settled on in North Carolina. The legislation will continue to be a source of discussion in the coming months and ... Keep Reading
Moral Monday Protestors Quiz
There has been much discussion regarding the “Moral Monday” protesters and whether they are “representative” of North Carolina. This week’s quiz will test your knowledge of the ... Keep Reading
HB 803: Healthy and High Levels of Micromanaging and Bureaucracy for Our Schools Act
House Bill 803, Healthy and High Performance Schools Act, is a lengthy bill filled with mind-numbing amounts of detail in an attempt to micro-manage the lives of schoolchildren. ... Keep Reading
Giving NC a Road Map
“Are we there yet?” Any parent who has taken long road trips with young children has likely heard that phrase countless times. To the children, the only thing that matters is ... Keep Reading