The General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division late last week released its consensus forecast for state revenues for the remaining of the current fiscal year as well as the fiscal ... Keep Reading
Gov. Roy Cooper
Pushback on Cooper’s church order prompts legislation to protect civil liberties during crisis
While not surprising, it's fascinating to watch sheriffs line up to say they won't enforce Gov. Roy Cooper's edicts when it comes to in-building church services. No sane sheriff ... Keep Reading
Gov. Cooper still has chance to responsibly reduce state spending
In late March, I wrote about how North Carolina state government is likely better financially prepared than most states for the coronavirus shutdown, and certainly more prepared ... Keep Reading
Interview: Dan Bishop ‘frustrated’ by Cooper’s ‘roadblocks’ and ‘obfuscation’ on reopening
A Charlotte Observer article covering the back and forth on the reopening protests between Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) and his upcoming congressional opponent prompted Civitas to reach ... Keep Reading
The downside of North Carolina’s one-size-fits-all coronavirus approach
I've mostly given up on the daily Trump coronavirus press conferences from the White House when it comes to news. Most of the decision making and power regarding restrictions and ... Keep Reading
Cooper must take steps to get North Carolina moving by April 30
There is enormous pressure for Gov. Cooper to loosen North Carolina’s economic lockdown and get people back to work while protecting public health. The scientific data that led to ... Keep Reading
A few thoughts on the politics of reopening our state economy
As just about everybody knows at this point, there is no magic flick of a light switch to reopen our states and the economy. We've heard plenty of governors and medical ... Keep Reading
Government opposition to protestors is a pitiful look
I am fascinated by the now infamous tweet from the Raleigh Police Department that stated: "protesting is a non-essential activity." It's certainly a terrible look, particularly ... Keep Reading
3 ways we can evaluate our political leaders during the coronavirus crisis
Extraordinary times filled with uncertainty does not mean politics and government recede from our lives. In fact, governmental power expands, and it allows us to glean additional ... Keep Reading
Coronavirus scare underscores importance of rainy day fund
The state has nearly $3 billion in available funds to fight the virus and respond to the economic aftermath If Gov. Roy Cooper had his way, however, the state would be ... Keep Reading
