(RALEIGH) - Public documents obtained by the Civitas Institute show some school officials didn't want to cooperate after a mother in Hoke County complained about her daughter's ... Keep Reading
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Bringing Perspective to the Budget Wars
The debate over the State budget’s impact on public education has generated much heat and little light in the last few weeks. Democrats point to large budget reductions, personnel ... Keep Reading
Medicaid Frills Cost NC Billions, but GA May Shy Away from Cuts
Medicaid services not required by the federal government but approved by the state legislature in years past cost $4.4 billion in 2010-2011. That accounted for 46 percent of the ... Keep Reading
Marriage Amendment Fight Crucial for Genuine Conservatives
With a controversial ballot question looming, some on the right have raised the plaintive cry that conservatives should shun "social issues." But those issues aren't distractions; ... Keep Reading
Tea Parties Move to Next Step: Solutions
Tea Party gatherings April 14 in North Carolina showed that the movement is undergoing the necessary if sometimes difficult process of growing to meet further challenges. The ... Keep Reading
Civitas Candidate Survey Update: The Non-Responders
Over 150 candidates have responded to our Civitas survey so far! Surveys were mailed to all Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Council of State, and NCGA candidates. Please check out ... Keep Reading
Conservatives’ Secret Weapon: Free Enterprise as Moral Imperative
This article was originally published in the News & Observer of Raleigh. Conservatives can win — but only if they understand that winning the debate means understanding that the ... Keep Reading
Lawmakers Eye Tougher Penalties for Unemployment Fraud
(RALEIGH) - Some state legislators point to a case in Scotland County that cost a businessman thousands of dollars and affected his firm's unemployment credit rating as a prime ... Keep Reading
Held back by Red Tape 3: Policy Options for North Carolina
How can we modify licensing in North Carolina? While it is doubtful that North Carolina will do away with occupational licensing in its entirety, common-sense reforms can alleviate ... Keep Reading
“Chicken Nuggets” Teacher Breaks Down in Tears Under Questioning Before Resignation
(RAEFORD) - The pre-K teacher involved in the "chicken nuggets" incident in Hoke County changed her version of what happened after undergoing three separate interrogations. ... Keep Reading
