Politicians are suppressing affordable direct travel options Then subsidizing the slowest alternate routes All at the expense of families most in need If there is a need to ... Keep Reading
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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in NC House
The post can also be found on www.nccapitolconnection.com A bill filed in the House last week, if approved, will open up the state to Constitutional carry, or being able to ... Keep Reading
K-12 Education Budgets: By the Numbers
Education comprises 55 percent of the state budget. K-12 education accounts for 70 percent of that. House adds $377 million, Senate $277 million to current $8.4 billion K-12 ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Another Health Insurance Mandate to Drive up Premiums
North Carolina has a hidden tax, and it’s probably the most expensive one you’ve never heard of: It’s called health insurance mandates. Health insurance mandates are laws that ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Raiding School Choice Funds
North Carolina families are hungry for school choice. To wit: the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program has had more than 15,000 eligible applicants since its inception just two ... Keep Reading
Achievement School Districts: Worth a Closer Look
Too many NC children are trapped in failing schools Achievement School Districts offer local districts different tools to improve academic performance Strong provisions are ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll Reveals Views of Candidates, State Issues
Raleigh — A new Civitas poll reveals North Carolina voters’ views on national and state races as well as current events in our state. The poll surveyed 600 registered, likely ... Keep Reading
Civitas Institute Updates the Interactive NC Vote Tracker
Raleigh, N.C. – On the first day of in-person, early voting for the June 7 primary, the Civitas Institute announces an updated, faster NC Vote Tracker (www.NCvotetracker.com) with ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Raiding the Transportation Fund
Legislature threatens to remove a cap on light-rail spending Light-rail is far more costly per passenger than highways Rail projects typically cost twice the original ... Keep Reading
Trump Leads Hillary in New Civitas Poll
RALEIGH – Donald Trump has overtaken Hillary Clinton in the latest Civitas poll. When asked for whom they would vote if the presidential election were held today, 39 percent of ... Keep Reading
