Our state legal system should be fair and balanced. North Carolina’s current civil liability, or tort system, is expensive and inefficient, resulting in litigation that adds ... Keep Reading
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Read Between the Lines: Perdue Lacking Clear Vision
The current $3.7 billion budget deficit facing North Carolina presents a golden opportunity to re-evaluate the size and scope of state government. Presented with this ... Keep Reading
ARRA: More Stagnation than Stimulation
Nearly $800 billion and two years later, state government analysts are revealing the true impotence of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA); aka the federal stimulus ... Keep Reading
State Spending Rose Most Quickly During Times of Little “Need”
In light of the continuing deep recession, much of the current debate surrounding North Carolina’s state budget deficit involves concern over the public’s demand ... Keep Reading
Free Speech for Me but Not for Thee
With the election over, we need to discuss one of the most troubling developments this election cycle – the demonization of those who lawfully participate in the political debate ... Keep Reading
DPI Budget Reductions: By the Numbers
In order to address the state’s $3 to $3.5 billion budget deficit, Gov. Beverly Perdue has requested all state agencies to submit spending plans that include 5 and 10 ... Keep Reading
Tax Reform Not On Menu for New State Leadership
The new GOP leadership in North Carolina’s General Assembly will be facing many challenges this upcoming legislative session, the projected $3.2 billion budget gap being foremost ... Keep Reading
Budget Cuts in Perspective
Recent media reports have unveiled some of the state government agency spending reductions submitted to Gov. Perdue at her request. Predictably, the revelations prompted ... Keep Reading
Trim the Budget: Your Answers
Civitas has been busy looking for ways to cut the budget, and last week we asked you for your suggestions. Here's some of what we received. Require immediate 5% reduction in ... Keep Reading
Public Fishing Piers Perceived as Job Creators
Five goals that spell out the purpose of three North Carolina Aquarium fishing piers do not mention the word jobs. The three piers are Jennette’s Pier – currently ... Keep Reading
