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Medicaid services not required by the federal government but approved by the state legislature in years past cost $4.4 billion in 2010-2011.
Medicaid services not required by the federal government but approved by the state legislature in years past cost $4.4 billion in 2010-2011.
 
With a controversial ballot question looming, some on the right have raised the plaintive cry that conservatives should shun "social issues."
With a controversial ballot question looming, some on the right have raised the plaintive cry that conservatives should shun "social issues."
 
Absentee voting is well underway for North Carolina's 2012 May primaries. Keep track of who's voting and where the most votes are happening, and break them down by cross-sections with the new Civitas Vote Tracker.
Absentee voting is well underway for North Carolina's 2012 May primaries. Keep track of who's voting and where the most votes are happening, and break them down by cross-sections with the new Civitas Vote Tracker.
 
Civitas does their usual fine job in exposing the current political climate in North Carolina through their noteworthy delivery system - "May Primary Flash Poll".
Civitas does their usual fine job in exposing the current political climate in North Carolina through their noteworthy delivery system - "May Primary Flash Poll".
 
Civitas does their usual fine job in exposing the current political climate in North Carolina through their noteworthy delivery system - "March Poll Results".
Civitas does their usual fine job in exposing the current political climate in North Carolina through their noteworthy delivery system - "March Poll Results".
 
Tea Party gatherings April 14 in North Carolina showed that the movement is undergoing the necessary if sometimes difficult process of growing to meet further challenges.
Tea Party gatherings April 14 in North Carolina showed that the movement is undergoing the necessary if sometimes difficult process of growing to meet further challenges.
 
According to an April 6, 2012 N&O article, NC Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco asked his Director of the Community Development Division, Henry McKoy, to resign and McKoy refused.
According to an April 6, 2012 N&O article, NC Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco asked his Director of the Community Development Division, Henry McKoy, to resign and McKoy refused.
 
Conservatives can win - but only if they understand that winning the debate means understanding that the real clash "is a moral fight, not an economic disagreement."
Conservatives can win - but only if they understand that winning the debate means understanding that the real clash "is a moral fight, not an economic disagreement."
 
Civitas does their usual fine job in exposing the current political climate in North Carolina through their noteworthy delivery system - "February Poll Results".
Civitas does their usual fine job in exposing the current political climate in North Carolina through their noteworthy delivery system - "February Poll Results".
 
Some state legislators point to a case in Scotland County that cost a businessman thousands of dollars and affected his firm's unemployment credit rating as a prime example of why the penalty for unemployment fraud should be increased from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Some state legislators point to a case in Scotland County that cost a businessman thousands of dollars and affected his firm's unemployment credit rating as a prime example of why the penalty for unemployment fraud should be increased from a misdemeanor to a felony.
 
The pre-K teacher involved in the "chicken nuggets" incident in Hoke County changed her version of what happened after undergoing three separate interrogations. Margaret Maynor was brought to tears in the third session. She submitted her resignation soon after.
The pre-K teacher involved in the "chicken nuggets" incident in Hoke County changed her version of what happened after undergoing three separate interrogations. Margaret Maynor was brought to tears in the third session. She submitted her resignation soon after.
 
Americans for Prosperity Foundation – North Carolina (AFPF-NC) and the John William Pope Civitas Institute, the partners behind NC Real Solutions, today responded to Governor Beverly Perdue’s criticisms of their new television ad.
Americans for Prosperity Foundation – North Carolina (AFPF-NC) and the John William Pope Civitas Institute, the partners behind NC Real Solutions, today responded to Governor Beverly Perdue’s criticisms of their new television ad.
 
Some parents and lawmakers say the discussion over the Hoke County school lunch issue continues to skirt two key overarching issues.
Some parents and lawmakers say the discussion over the Hoke County school lunch issue continues to skirt two key overarching issues.
 
But both North Carolinians found that they had run afoul of one of the most widespread yet least-discussed barriers to creating jobs and pursing one's dreams: occupational licensing.
But both North Carolinians found that they had run afoul of one of the most widespread yet least-discussed barriers to creating jobs and pursing one's dreams: occupational licensing.
 
Young America's Foundation will be holding its Freedom Conference on March 23 and 24 in Raleigh, called Exposing the Corruption of the Obama Administration.
Young America's Foundation will be holding its Freedom Conference on March 23 and 24 in Raleigh, called Exposing the Corruption of the Obama Administration.
 
Members of North Carolina’s Revenue Laws Committee are considering drafted legislation to repeal the state’s death tax.
Members of North Carolina’s Revenue Laws Committee are considering drafted legislation to repeal the state’s death tax.
 
This article is the first installment of a three-part series examining the practice of occupational licensing in North Carolina.
This article is the first installment of a three-part series examining the practice of occupational licensing in North Carolina.
 
Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have requested waivers from the Federal government for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation.
Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have requested waivers from the Federal government for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation.
 
More than 600 attendees from as far away as Macon County and Wrightsville Beach traveled to Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC) this past weekend.
More than 600 attendees from as far away as Macon County and Wrightsville Beach traveled to Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC) this past weekend.
 
School lunch inspections, such as the one at West Hoke Elementary School that garnered national attention, could be avoided in the future if the NC Child Care Commission doesn't ignore a recommendation from the General Assembly and its own attorney.
School lunch inspections, such as the one at West Hoke Elementary School that garnered national attention, could be avoided in the future if the NC Child Care Commission doesn't ignore a recommendation from the General Assembly and its own attorney.
 
There they go again: The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) continues to pump out misleading claims about Civitas and the state's public school system.
There they go again: The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) continues to pump out misleading claims about Civitas and the state's public school system.
 
We are now engaged in the political "silly season," and now is probably a good time to know how our fellow North Carolina citizens feel on the issues important to them.
We are now engaged in the political "silly season," and now is probably a good time to know how our fellow North Carolina citizens feel on the issues important to them.
 
Hoke County Schools Assistant Superintendent Bob Barnes is telling the media the pre-K student who was forced to supplement her homemade lunch with chicken nuggets must have been confused when she went through the school lunch line.
Hoke County Schools Assistant Superintendent Bob Barnes is telling the media the pre-K student who was forced to supplement her homemade lunch with chicken nuggets must have been confused when she went through the school lunch line.
 
I wanted to inform you that automated phone calls sent out repeatedly over the past week have nothing to do with The Civitas Institute.
I wanted to inform you that automated phone calls sent out repeatedly over the past week have nothing to do with The Civitas Institute.
 
A mother in Hoke County complains her daughter was forced to eat a school lunch because a government inspector determined her home-made lunch did not meet nutrition requirements.
A mother in Hoke County complains her daughter was forced to eat a school lunch because a government inspector determined her home-made lunch did not meet nutrition requirements.
 
I learned this week that a far-left, ultra-liberal website, "Blue NC", is attacking this year's CLC. And, the owner of the website is even offering to pay protesters who want to "Occupy" the conference!
I learned this week that a far-left, ultra-liberal website, "Blue NC", is attacking this year's CLC. And, the owner of the website is even offering to pay protesters who want to "Occupy" the conference!
 
State public campaign funding for key races is drying up, a situation with significant implications for a number of candidates in this coming election season.
State public campaign funding for key races is drying up, a situation with significant implications for a number of candidates in this coming election season.
 
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) continues to threaten state sovereignty and individual rights.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) continues to threaten state sovereignty and individual rights.
 
I agree with Gov. Perdue's assessment that education is key to our future. However, I cannot agree with her proposal to raise taxes. The proposal is based on a number of myths. Let's look at five of the worst.
I agree with Gov. Perdue's assessment that education is key to our future. However, I cannot agree with her proposal to raise taxes. The proposal is based on a number of myths. Let's look at five of the worst.
 
In the wake of Governor Perdue's surprise announcement that she will not run for re-election, Representative Bill Faison (D-Orange) announced his intention to run for governor January 28th in Greensboro, NC.
In the wake of Governor Perdue's surprise announcement that she will not run for re-election, Representative Bill Faison (D-Orange) announced his intention to run for governor January 28th in Greensboro, NC.
 
The first decade of the 21st Century for North Carolina was a difficult one. In terms of the state’s economic condition, many may label it a lost decade.
The first decade of the 21st Century for North Carolina was a difficult one. In terms of the state’s economic condition, many may label it a lost decade.
 
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us March 2-3, 2012 in Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC).
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us March 2-3, 2012 in Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC).
 
The data stands in stark contrast to Gov. Beverly Perdue's claims Republican state budget cuts have resulted in larger class sizes, and the loss of thousands of teacher and teacher assistant positions.
The data stands in stark contrast to Gov. Beverly Perdue's claims Republican state budget cuts have resulted in larger class sizes, and the loss of thousands of teacher and teacher assistant positions.
 
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly successfully overrode Gov. Perdue's veto of SB 727- No Dues Checkoff for School Employees.
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly successfully overrode Gov. Perdue's veto of SB 727- No Dues Checkoff for School Employees.
 
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