This “Bad Bill of the Week” is a piece of legislation that will fundamentally change North Carolina government at the state and local levels for the worse. It will ... Keep Reading
Smoking Bill Debate Disingenuous
Without a doubt, compelling arguments can be made against smoking and its negative health effects. Obviously, that’s just what the proponents of HB2 – the statewide ... Keep Reading
Four Year Terms – Another Incumbent Protection Scheme
It's bad enough legislators already get to pick their constituents through the horrific mess that is redistricting; now some legislators think that having to be held accountable ... Keep Reading
Lack of Name Identification Dominates Senate Race
No sooner do we put the 2008 election cycle behind us and we turn our attention toward the 2010 elections. Between now and then, many eyes will be on the race for the open US ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax Unpopular
Seventy percent view another transportation tax as unfavorable Raleigh, N.C. – Last month, a legislative committee, formed to study funding proposals for future ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Let Restaurant Owners Decide Smoking Policy
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina voters want bar and restaurant owners to have the ability to set their own smoking policy according to a new poll released today by Civitas ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Expectations High for Perdue
Voters Expect Results on Economy, Education Raleigh, N.C. – A new poll released today by Civitas Institute reveals that voters in North Carolina are guardedly optimistic ... Keep Reading
Five Burning Questions for the Kick-off of the General Assembly Session
With the 2009-10 General Assembly reconvening on Wednesday, Jan. 28, here are five big questions that will set the tone for the upcoming session. How strong of a force will ... Keep Reading
N.C. Poll: Who Are They?
2010 Senate race wide open- Potential candidates lack name recognition Raleigh, N.C. – Only three months after a record-breaking voter turnout in the 2008 election, ... Keep Reading
Fix State Health Plan?
Voters prefer state employees pay higher premiums With the North Carolina General Assembly set to reconvene on Wednesday, one of the first challenges it will face is fixing the ... Keep Reading
