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In 2009, the NC General Assembly passed S.L. 2009-464, also known as the Racial Justice Act. The law provided that in capital cases defendants could use statistical evidence to prove racial bias in their case.
In 2009, the NC General Assembly passed S.L. 2009-464, also known as the Racial Justice Act. The law provided that in capital cases defendants could use statistical evidence to prove racial bias in their case.
 
One important part of the session was decided not at the General Assembly, but at polling places across the state.
One important part of the session was decided not at the General Assembly, but at polling places across the state.
 
The big debate about whether Obamacare imposes a "penalty" or a "tax" for not buying health insurance shouldn't blind us to a much more expensive problem: the half-a-trillion dollars Americans will be paying with 19 new or higher taxes in the health care takeover.
The big debate about whether Obamacare imposes a "penalty" or a "tax" for not buying health insurance shouldn't blind us to a much more expensive problem: the half-a-trillion dollars Americans will be paying with 19 new or higher taxes in the health care takeover.
 
If you check out Forbes Magazine's List of the Best Places for Business and Careers, you will find a slideshow of silver skyscrapers hailing the prosperity of Raleigh and other North Carolina metro areas - but failing to show economic reality elsewhere in the Tar Heel State.
If you check out Forbes Magazine's List of the Best Places for Business and Careers, you will find a slideshow of silver skyscrapers hailing the prosperity of Raleigh and other North Carolina metro areas - but failing to show economic reality elsewhere in the Tar Heel State.
 
Last week Board Chairman Kevin Hill said he wanted to make sure the new school assignment plan includes an emphasis on diversity and healthy schools. Sound familiar?
Last week Board Chairman Kevin Hill said he wanted to make sure the new school assignment plan includes an emphasis on diversity and healthy schools. Sound familiar?
 
Most of us know that a credit card can be a dangerous device. Over the years, Mom and Dad used their plastic conveniences to purchase whatever their eyes and hearts desired.
Most of us know that a credit card can be a dangerous device. Over the years, Mom and Dad used their plastic conveniences to purchase whatever their eyes and hearts desired.
 
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 Civitas Review magazine will be published shortly. As the July 17 Second Primary approaches, here's a preview of an article from the magazine.
 
An organization founded by ex-Sen. John Edwards was meant to fight poverty, but many clues suggest it instead focuses more on fighting partisan battles- and to avoid scrutiny by North Carolina taxpayers.
An organization founded by ex-Sen. John Edwards was meant to fight poverty, but many clues suggest it instead focuses more on fighting partisan battles- and to avoid scrutiny by North Carolina taxpayers.
 
As is the nature of Civitas, they conduct excellent polls that evaluate the political climate within North Carolina. As is the nature of BCN, we are happy to publish them.
As is the nature of Civitas, they conduct excellent polls that evaluate the political climate within North Carolina. As is the nature of BCN, we are happy to publish them.
 
The federal and state tax codes in this country are confusing at best and unintelligible at worst.
 
North Carolina can improve its dismal 9.4% unemployment rate - currently fourth worst in the nation. To understand what that takes, however, requires an understanding of what makes a state's economy thrive relative to those of other states.
North Carolina can improve its dismal 9.4% unemployment rate - currently fourth worst in the nation. To understand what that takes, however, requires an understanding of what makes a state's economy thrive relative to those of other states.
 
The specter of occupational licensing is once again growing in North Carolina, threatening to make it harder for people to find work. In this case the culprit is SB 447, a bill that would dramatically increase the licensing and regulation of landscape contractors in North Carolina.
The specter of occupational licensing is once again growing in North Carolina, threatening to make it harder for people to find work. In this case the culprit is SB 447, a bill that would dramatically increase the licensing and regulation of landscape contractors in North Carolina.
 
The Civitas Institute called for the American people to redouble their efforts to overthrow the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today that upheld most of the law, putting the U.S. health care system largely under federal control.
The Civitas Institute called for the American people to redouble their efforts to overthrow the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today that upheld most of the law, putting the U.S. health care system largely under federal control.
 
HB 1136 is poor legislation for a number of reasons, but mainly because the Woman's Right to Know Act is a reasonable law.
HB 1136 is poor legislation for a number of reasons, but mainly because the Woman's Right to Know Act is a reasonable law.
 
Voter photo ID (House Bill 351) has been dead in the water since Gov. Perdue cut it down with her veto pen last June.
Voter photo ID (House Bill 351) has been dead in the water since Gov. Perdue cut it down with her veto pen last June.
 
The "compromise" budget bill crafted by the conference committee was approved by both chambers of the state legislature Thursday, meaning the bill now moves to Gov. Perdue's desk.
The "compromise" budget bill crafted by the conference committee was approved by both chambers of the state legislature Thursday, meaning the bill now moves to Gov. Perdue's desk.
 
It's easy to understand why Jane would be so excited about the new economic development project in her town.
It's easy to understand why Jane would be so excited about the new economic development project in her town.
 
While much is written on the murderers and their allies who are using North Carolina's Racial Justice Act (RJA) to try and get themselves off of death row, we seldom hear about the victims.
While much is written on the murderers and their allies who are using North Carolina's Racial Justice Act (RJA) to try and get themselves off of death row, we seldom hear about the victims.
 
This month the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hand down one of the most consequential decisions in its history by ruling on the constitutionality of Obamacare.
This month the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hand down one of the most consequential decisions in its history by ruling on the constitutionality of Obamacare.
 
Republican leaders are determined to pass a voter ID bill this session and they say their resolve is fueled by promises they made to voters during the 2010 election.
Republican leaders are determined to pass a voter ID bill this session and they say their resolve is fueled by promises they made to voters during the 2010 election.
 
Members of the General Assembly have recently proposed a tax hike that would affect many people and businesses. And this tax increase comes at a time when North Carolina is 47th in the nation in unemployment, at a rate of 9.4 percent.
Members of the General Assembly have recently proposed a tax hike that would affect many people and businesses. And this tax increase comes at a time when North Carolina is 47th in the nation in unemployment, at a rate of 9.4 percent.
 
The North Carolina Senate's recommended adjustments to the state budget for FY 2012-13 would increase spending by $210 million over the amount approved in last year's biennial budget, and by $470 million over the current 2011-12 spending total.
The North Carolina Senate's recommended adjustments to the state budget for FY 2012-13 would increase spending by $210 million over the amount approved in last year's biennial budget, and by $470 million over the current 2011-12 spending total.
 
Does that sound like federal policies of the last decade that in large part gave rise to the housing bubble, the bursting of which prompted our economy to spiral into the "Great Recession"?
Does that sound like federal policies of the last decade that in large part gave rise to the housing bubble, the bursting of which prompted our economy to spiral into the "Great Recession"?
 
As is the nature of Civitas they conduct excellent polls that evaluate the political climate within North Carolina. As it the nature of BCN, we are happy to publish them.
As is the nature of Civitas they conduct excellent polls that evaluate the political climate within North Carolina. As it the nature of BCN, we are happy to publish them.
 
Remember the embarrassing Solyndra debacle perpetrated by the federal government? You would think that North Carolina lawmakers would have learned a lesson about the futility of granting government privileges to inefficient "green" energy schemes. Think again.
Remember the embarrassing Solyndra debacle perpetrated by the federal government? You would think that North Carolina lawmakers would have learned a lesson about the futility of granting government privileges to inefficient "green" energy schemes. Think again.
 
After a national outcry over lunch inspections at a pre-K program in Hoke County, the North Carolina Childcare Commission got the message.
After a national outcry over lunch inspections at a pre-K program in Hoke County, the North Carolina Childcare Commission got the message.
 
Juvenile Age to 18 (HB 632/SB 506), otherwise known as "Raise the Age," seeks to modify the criminal court system by allowing minors (under age 18) charged with most misdemeanors to be tried in juvenile court.
Juvenile Age to 18 (HB 632/SB 506), otherwise known as "Raise the Age," seeks to modify the criminal court system by allowing minors (under age 18) charged with most misdemeanors to be tried in juvenile court.
 
Last Friday, Civitas analyzed the budget proposals put forth by the five major state General Fund appropriation committees that make up the majority of the General Fund.
Last Friday, Civitas analyzed the budget proposals put forth by the five major state General Fund appropriation committees that make up the majority of the General Fund.
 
North Carolina is a fantastic state in which to live. It has oceans, mountains, and lovely locations in between. For instance, in the middle of the state we find the city of High Point.
North Carolina is a fantastic state in which to live. It has oceans, mountains, and lovely locations in between. For instance, in the middle of the state we find the city of High Point.
 
In 2011 North Carolina lawmakers passed a two-year state budget which legislators are reviewing this year. The current budget has built in increases of roughly a quarter billion dollars for the second year, and decisions were made based on revenue forecasts at that time.
In 2011 North Carolina lawmakers passed a two-year state budget which legislators are reviewing this year. The current budget has built in increases of roughly a quarter billion dollars for the second year, and decisions were made based on revenue forecasts at that time.
 
As North Carolina continues to struggle with one of the worst unemployment rates in the country, many families are finding ways to trim their household budget. But how many of you would think that adding an expensive cable channel that nobody watches would count as tightening your budget?
As North Carolina continues to struggle with one of the worst unemployment rates in the country, many families are finding ways to trim their household budget. But how many of you would think that adding an expensive cable channel that nobody watches would count as tightening your budget?
 
Is your family budget being pinched by the rising cost of living? Gas, food and utilities taking a bigger bite out of your wallet?
Is your family budget being pinched by the rising cost of living? Gas, food and utilities taking a bigger bite out of your wallet?
 
A Roberson County man is outraged because a group home registered his mentally challenged sister to vote without his knowledge.
A Roberson County man is outraged because a group home registered his mentally challenged sister to vote without his knowledge.
 
North Carolina was the 30th state to approve language prohibiting gay marriage and the last in the South to do so. Ninety-three of the state's 100 counties had majorities voting in favor of the amendment.
North Carolina was the 30th state to approve language prohibiting gay marriage and the last in the South to do so. Ninety-three of the state's 100 counties had majorities voting in favor of the amendment.
 
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