The North Carolina House Committee on Elections and Ethics Law will have new co-chairs for this session. Holly Grange (R-New Hanover) and Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) will replace ... Keep Reading
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Representative Chris Millis Will Be Missed
After serving in the North Carolina legislature for four years, Representative Chris Millis has announced his decision to resign from public office on September 15th. In a letter ... Keep Reading
Voter Photo ID – It Can Still Happen
The decision this week by the Supreme Court of the United States to deny North Carolina its day in court to defend its new election law is disappointing, but it is not the end of ... Keep Reading
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest on ‘What Matters’
The latest "What Matters in North Carolina" podcast has a fascinating interview with Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. He reveals: What is he expecting to be some of the more significant ... Keep Reading
Teacher Pay Tops 2016 Session Education Agenda
This year’s “short session” will focus on bills approved by one of the Chambers last year Teacher pay will be the headline issue Other key issues will likely include: funding ... Keep Reading
School Chiefs’ Pay: Time for Changes
Wake superintendent’s new deal raises questions on salaries, terms Wake board tries to tie the hands of future boards The average NC school head’s salary is higher than the ... Keep Reading
NC’s Unemployment Insurance Reforms Paying Off Big In 2016
This article originally appeared in Forbes.com Unemployment insurance (UI) reform in North Carolina continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. The 2013 UI reform, made ... Keep Reading
Retiring Sen. Rucho Was a Fighter for NC Taxpayers
The Civitas Institute applauds Sen. Bob Rucho’s tireless advocacy on behalf of North Carolina taxpayers. Rucho, who announced Thursday that the current term will be his last, ... Keep Reading
Retiring Sen. Rucho Was a Fighter for NC Taxpayers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Tynen (919) 834-2099 jim.tynen@NCCivitas.org RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute applauds Sen. Bob Rucho’s tireless advocacy on behalf of North ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll Highlights Views of Parties, Burr
Oct. 20, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Demi Dowdy (919) 834-2099 demi.dowdy@nccivitas.org RALEIGH – The latest Civitas poll included questions on key political ... Keep Reading