Below is my recent interview on the Tyler Cralle Show in defense of a robust understanding of property rights that seems to be missed by some leaders in North Carolina and the ... Keep Reading
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Entrepreneurs find success in heirloom grains
By Branson Inscore John McEntire is not your average farmer. He grows corn that only produces one ear per stalk, and he prefers to do it this way. McEntire’s crop is known ... Keep Reading
Can Government Be Run ‘Like a Business’?
Business and bureaucratic management bear no resemblance to each other Bureaucrats must be loyal to rigid decrees from above, while business management has discretion over how ... Keep Reading
Review: Innovation and Sweat Equity: Keys to Success
Below is a book review of Robert Luddy's "Entrepreneurial Life: The Path from Startup to Market Leader." The review first appeared in the March print edition of NC Capitol ... Keep Reading
No Free Lunch in Obamacare
Last night's Cavuto show on the Fox Business channel featured an interview with North Carolinian Bob Luddy, CEO of Captive-Aire Systems, member of the Job Creator's Alliance and ... Keep Reading
Local Hot Dog business speaks out against the President
If you frequent the Raleigh favorite, Snoopy's Hot Dogs, you might have seen a sign that read, "Mr. Obama, I did create this business -Steve Webb." Recent comments made by the ... Keep Reading
Citizens Support Gay Marriage Amendment
With the General Assembly convening to consider amendments to the North Carolina constitution, Republicans are anticipating placing a defense of marriage amendment on the ballot in ... Keep Reading
More Details on Perdue’s Budget
The Civitas Institute now has a more thorough rundown of Gov. Perdue's budget. Check it out here. ... Keep Reading
Gov. Perdue Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Perdue reiterated her mantra of jobs and education this evening in her annual State of the State address, making various claims – which appeared to be at times ... Keep Reading
Soak the Rich, Hurt the Poor
Politicians in DC are debating the fate of the Bush-era tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year. Many from the "soak-the-rich" camp are calling for the tax cuts on the ... Keep Reading