The Senate released its recommended budget for the next two years. Spending for public education, K-12, community colleges and the UNC System, comprise the largest area of ... Keep Reading
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2016 Civitas Annual Report
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America’s Other Democracy
Political democracy imposes the will of the “winners” onto the “losers” “Market democracy” involves voluntary, mutually beneficial relationships The market democracy involves ... Keep Reading
No Shortage of Reasons to End Dues Check-Off
State processing of dues benefits NCAE, other groups Dues check-off gives such groups an unfair advantage It also costs the state money and time The North Carolina ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Majority of North Carolinians Want Smaller Class Sizes
RALEIGH – The latest Civitas poll has found that North Carolinians voice strong support for smaller class sizes for students. The full text of the relevant questions are ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: More North Carolina Voters Feel Economy Getting Better, Not Worse
RALEIGH – The latest Civitas poll has found that when asked about the current economic conditions in our country, 35 percent of North Carolina voters believe conditions are getting ... Keep Reading
Other States Do More to Ease Licensing Burden
Politicians love to talk about how they “create” jobs. And at least two other states are taking action to cut back on occupational licensing, which puts unreasonable burdens on ... Keep Reading
North Carolina Lawmakers War Against Manufacturing Jobs
North Carolina’s craft brewery industry is creating thousands of jobs Prohibition-era laws, however, are restricting their growth NC legislators are willing to spend millions ... Keep Reading
How The Fed Endangers the Economy
Editor's note: The American Spectator is running an article by Bob Luddy, President of CaptiveAire Systems and Chairman of the Civitas Board of Directors. In it, Mr. Luddy explains ... Keep Reading
The Problems with Progressives and Accountability: Part II
Cooper shares progressives’ “top-down” view of accountability. State tests and standards often fail to provide good measures of success. Opportunity Scholarships give parents ... Keep Reading
