The July Civitas Poll Lunches -- one in Charlotte, one in Raleigh -- provided close looks at the political races and voters' outlooks. At the Raleigh Poll Lunch, the News & ... Keep Reading
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Watchdogs Expose ‘Don’t Know, Don’t Care’ Government
Some criticize government for not having effective programs -- but the real problem is that government doesn't want to know if its programs are effective, and doesn't care. The ... Keep Reading
North Carolinians Weary of Ads, Wary of Economic Future
A few of the items from today's Civitas Poll Lunch you might find eye-opening. -- Rob Christensen of the N&O pointed out that $38M has been spent on presidential ads in NC, ... Keep Reading
Perdue Fracking Veto: Are Liberals Willing to Destroy a Booming Industry?
A video commentary from the Wall Street Journal looks at liberals' obsession with fracking. One note: the commentators don't make it plain that Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of a ... Keep Reading
Costly Antique: The Real History of the Second Primary
The Civitas Review magazine will be published shortly. As the July 17 Second Primary approaches, here's a preview of an article from the magazine. The second primary is a ... Keep Reading
Wisconsin got it right…
Last week, the people of Wisconsin sided with their sitting Governor, affirming their approval of Scott Walker's job thus far. The issue that was most significant in this election ... Keep Reading
Annexation and Cherokee Gaming Start New NC Legislative Session
The state Senate kicked off the short session of the North Carolina General Assembly with quick action on annexation and live gambling on the Cherokee Nation. A Senate committee ... Keep Reading
Tea Party in Raleigh
I was at a Tea Party tax day rally in downtown Raleigh. A couple of hundred people were there on a nice spring afternoon/dusk. Since we don't back candidates, I'll talk about ... Keep Reading
Report suggests cuts at N.C. attractions
News reports: "The state should close an Elizabeth City museum, a Kinston historic site and reduce operating hours at seven other locations to reduce operating expenses at ... Keep Reading
Unemployment System to be Scrutinized
The fund will be looked at, to see if it can be reformed. "The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce has commissioned a study to look at the state’s unemployment benefits system, ... Keep Reading
