For the parents who think data collection and privacy are not significant issues in our public schools, you might want to read HB 13. The bill has already been approved by the ... Keep Reading
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Can a Redistricting Panel Avoid Politics?
Kudos to Senate leader Phil Berger for his incisive answer as to whether he would support an independent redistricting commission. According to Gary Robertson of the Associated ... Keep Reading
It’s Time to Celebrate National School Choice Week
This is National School Choice Week and there are many reasons to celebrate this modest but important idea. School choice is based on a simple truth: Parents know their children ... Keep Reading
Civitas Action Releases 2013 State Legislative Rankings
RALEIGH – Civitas Action has released its annual Conservative Effectiveness Ranking of North Carolina state lawmakers for the 2013 legislative session. Scores suggest that the ... Keep Reading
JWPCI newspaper January 2013
With a new governor taking the office, the General Assembly began its Long Session by tackling key issues, including tax reform, school choice and Voter IDs. Civitas Capitol ... Keep Reading
JWPCI newspaper September 2012
The September issue of Civitas Capitol Connection features the Civitas Action Conservative Effectiveness Rankings, to help voters see how conservative General Assembly members ... Keep Reading
Civitas Flash Poll: Lawson Edges Tine in NC HD 6
Sept. 13, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Francis De Luca or Jim Tynen (919) 834-2099 Francis.DeLuca@NCCivitas.org or James.Tynen@NCCivitas.org RALEIGH -- With the 2012 ... Keep Reading
JWPCI newspaper August 2012
The August Civitas Capitol Connection offers our wrap-up of the General Assembly’s just-concluded short session, including vote counts for key issues. ... Keep Reading
Lawmakers Motivated to Keep Session Short
One group has a good outline of what's expected for the next session of the GA, noting: "With a very active campaign season expected for the summer and fall due to ... Keep Reading
NC panel looks at cutting unneeded pollution rules
An AP story says North Carolina legislators are considering legislation that would "curb what they call redundancies in state and federal air [pollution] programs that lead to ... Keep Reading
