In every state with available data, Medicaid expansion has overrun the projected costs. Overruns exist despite a high federal match – something that will likely not last ... Keep Reading
Issues
E-book: Why Medicaid expansion is wrong for North Carolina
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Defining conservatism, Gov. Cooper’s budget, and CPAC 2019
This week, we take a deep dive into Gov. Roy Cooper's budget proposals, highlighting the most troublesome ones, such as the freezing of the Opportunity Scholarship for low-income ... Keep Reading
The dogs that did not bark
– Patrick O’Hannigan, Civitas Contributor Governor Roy Cooper's "State of the State" address to the General Assembly and its broadcast audience merits another look, not so much ... Keep Reading
Redistricting Commission: pipe dream or new reality?
There are two bills in the General Assembly that would create redistricting commissions Both would prohibit the use of data on partisan voting patterns while drafting maps ... Keep Reading
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicaid Expansion
Under the Affordable Care Act, more popularly known as Obamacare, a new welfare program was created in an attempt to close insurance coverage gaps across the nation. It expands ... Keep Reading
Cooper’s State of the State: new tone, same old big government ideas
Determined. That’s the word Gov. Roy Cooper used to describe the state of North Carolina. The speech highlighted much of what is good about North Carolina as well as the challenges ... Keep Reading
Common Cause v. Lewis and the Will to Power
Fairness in legislative map drawing is not the primary motivation for the lawsuit The plaintiffs’ real motivation is access to power and more Democrats in the state ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: School Choice Very Popular with North Carolinians; Less so with Politicians
School choice is hugely popular in North Carolina. Even more popular than I would have predicted before the Civitas Poll was released last month. Only around 6 percent of North ... Keep Reading
Growth of Heritage Leadership Academy Highlights Need for More School Choice
Heritage Leadership Academy has only been open for about 18 months but the school is already making a monumental impact in the lives of students. Heritage now has two campuses in ... Keep Reading
