The scandal involving political mega-donor Greg Lindberg is given as a reason by progressives to reinstate taxpayer-funded political campaigns But this practice compels people ... Keep Reading
Voter-Owned Elections
Voter Opposition to Public Financing Remains Strong
The latest Civitas poll shows more than 3/4ths of NC voters (76%) are opposed to using taxpayer dollars to finance the campaigns of statewide candidates. Full press release ... Keep Reading
Public Money for Campaigns?
June 22nd, tomorrow, is “Voter-Owned Elections Lobby Day” at the North Carolina General Assembly. Sponsored by the North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections (NCVCE), the day will ... Keep Reading
Chapel Hill’s Failed Experiment With Taxpayer-Funded Campaigns
Yesterday's Chapel Hill News featured an article by Civitas intern Sarah Hardin, in which she makes the case why the town's pilot program forcing taxpayers to finance the campaigns ... Keep Reading
Look Out, Raleigh Taxpayers
The News and Observer published an interesting editorial today voicing support for the Raleigh City Council’s decision to approve of a bill in the General Assembly that would give ... Keep Reading
