The new issue of Civitas Review magazine is online for our members. Part of our mission is to show how conservative principles can supply effective solutions to today's challenges. ... Keep Reading
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First GOP Led Session Ends With High Notes for Republicans
Republicans, along with some Democrats, dealt Democratic Governor Bev Perdue multiple blows with veto overrides to conclude the first legislative session led by Republicans in 140 ... Keep Reading
Spotlighting Success: Civitas Review magazine profiles Upper Room Christian Academy
Our nation was founded as a great experiment. In its infancy, its founders knew that there were many forms it could have taken. They chose to fashion it into a republic, and with ... Keep Reading
Clock is Ticking on Budget Deadline; No Hint from Gov’s Office
Governor Beverly Perdue summoned the press to the Capitol Building Tuesday to talk about the budget. There was much anticipation about what she would say or do, but there wasn't ... Keep Reading
Senate and House Finalize Budget
Senate and House leaders have come to an agreement on a final version of the legislature's spending plan. All eyes will move to the Governor after this week. Click on the video ... Keep Reading
Birds of a Cartel Feather Flock Together
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC president and CEO Brad Wilson urges citizens to double down on the failed status quo government education establishment in this N&O op-ed. The ... Keep Reading
Real Education
Many spend thousands annually to attend the best business schools to learn how to start companies and manage billion dollar corporations. Few realize that oftentimes the most ... Keep Reading
Governor’s Veto Overridden in House
Earlier today, the House overrode Gov. Perdue's veto of HB7, "Community Colleges Opt out of Federal Loan Program." The bill gives individual community colleges the freedom to ... Keep Reading
N.C. Community Colleges Now Allowed to Opt Out of Bad Loan Practices
House bill 1049, allowing community colleges to opt out of a federal loan program for students, passed the House yesterday afternoon 75 votes to 42 despite arguments from the ... Keep Reading
NC Senate Dems Call Pay Plan for Teachers in Senate Budget Punitive; GOP Denies
State Senate Democrats focused their criticism on the education portion of the Senate spending plan drawn up by Republican leaders. The debate in the Senate Appropriations ... Keep Reading
