In Civitas' ongoing mission to be a “Legislative Strike Force,” the Civitas staff is often called upon to provide comprehensive, yet understandable, answers to many ... Keep Reading
Fiscal Policy
Analysis of Governor Easley’s Budget Proposals
Traditionally, legislators make adjustments to the biennium budget (passed in the long session) during the short session. Adjustments may be necessary due to changes in the economy ... Keep Reading
Private Property is Not Safe
They said it couldn't happen here. They said we were safe. They said the law was clear. They were wrong. Turns out that under current North Carolina law, the government can take ... Keep Reading
Black Eye Bill Leaves Kids, Families and Taxpayers with a Black Eye
His statement is misguided and incorrect. John D. Wright, Jr. M.D. (pediatric ophthalmologist in a letter to the News & Observer, Jan., 26, 2006, responding to Jim ... Keep Reading
Motor Fuels Tax Increases Again? Now What?
"Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for." - Will Rogers The Issue: The North Carolina Motor Fuels Tax The Cost to North Carolina Citizens: ... Keep Reading
Civitas Institute Pork Report
As we continue to review the final budget, we, like so many others across the state, are shocked at the special provisions (pork spending) that are included. We found over $150 ... Keep Reading
Civitas Institute Wants To Know: Should taxes be raised for…?
The Civitas Institute believes discussions about state government spending must begin with an examination of priorities. Unless government takes every penny a citizen earns, there ... Keep Reading
An Update on the Tax Increases in the General Assembly
UPDATE SB 622 2005 Appropriations Act Now in its Seventh Edition The Governor, the Senate and the House have each come up with their proposals for our state budget. The Senate ... Keep Reading
Governor Easley and the General Assembly Propose to Reinstate the Death Tax
But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Benjamin Franklin in 1789 letter to Jean Baptiste LeRoy THE ISSUE: The North Carolina death ... Keep Reading
Analysis of the Tax Increases in the State Senate Budget
SB 622 2005 Appropriations Act The Truth About Tax Increases 2005-2006 $916.9 Million The Truth About Tax Cuts 2005-2006 $0 Senate Budget Over $1,000,000,000 Spending ... Keep Reading
