Civitas Board Chairman Bob Luddy is also on the board of the Rural Economic Development Center (REDC). The Raleigh News & Observer and Charlotte Observer recently ran stories ... Keep Reading
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North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center Exposed Part II: Government Waste Flushed Down Rural Center
The first article of the Civitas Institute’s two-part series on the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center highlighted its corrupt tactics and the $200,000-plus per year ... Keep Reading
North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center Exposed Part I: Rural Center Scheme Robs Taxpayers
What if I were to coax you into accepting a loan with money I stole from you? You’d probably call the police and have me arrested as a thief and a con artist. But here’s a news ... Keep Reading
Common Core: What’s Next
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SB 306: The Racial Justice Act and One Family’s Emotions
SB 306 passed concurrence in the Senate. Civitas has shared many stories of families who are the real victims of the Racial Justice Act. After SB 306 passed through the Senate and ... Keep Reading
‘Moral Mondays’ Getting Murkier
Let’s say you’re an ordinary citizen and you trespass on someone’s property. You come back the next day anyway. You get arrested again, and this time you’re charged with contempt. ... Keep Reading
N.C. Senate Responds with Bold Tax Plan, Eliminates Major Growth Obstacle
June 11, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brian Balfour (919) 834-2099 Brian.Balfour@NCCivitas.org RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Senate Finance Committee today introduced a ... Keep Reading
FY 2013-14 House Budget Plan: Spending Similar to Senate, Differs on Tax Reform and School Choice
The North Carolina House unveiled its two year spending plan on Sunday night. Total spending for FY 2013-14 would come to $20.6 billion – virtually identical to the Senate’s budget ... Keep Reading
Why North Carolina Needs a Voucher Bill
North Carolina lawmakers have an opportunity. After spirited debate by participants on both sides of the aisle, last week members of the House Education Committee approved a bill ... Keep Reading
Civitas Institute President Calls for Investigation of Lobbyist Bob Hall and State Board of Election Staff
June 4, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Francis De Luca (919) 834-2099 Francis.DeLuca@NCCivitas.org RALEIGH – Today the President of the Civitas Institute, Francis De ... Keep Reading
