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Capitalism has become the preferred whipping boy of those calling for more government involvement in markets.
Capitalism has become the preferred whipping boy of those calling for more government involvement in markets.
 
Voter ID has been hotly debated and litigated in North Carolina over the past decade.
Voter ID has been hotly debated and litigated in North Carolina over the past decade.
 
From a Civitas perspective, one of the main takeaways from the March 3 North Carolina primary was the accuracy of our tracking polls.
From a Civitas perspective, one of the main takeaways from the March 3 North Carolina primary was the accuracy of our tracking polls.
 
Do you believe parents should determine how and where your children are educated and enjoy more educational options?
Do you believe parents should determine how and where your children are educated and enjoy more educational options?
 
A formidable education story in North Carolina is that the Wake County Public School System is experiencing stagnant growth despite being one of the fastest-growing counties in the state.
A formidable education story in North Carolina is that the Wake County Public School System is experiencing stagnant growth despite being one of the fastest-growing counties in the state.
 
North Carolina’s poor school districts are getting shortchanged on funding.
North Carolina’s poor school districts are getting shortchanged on funding.
 
A recent poll commissioned by Raleigh news station WRAL has some serious flaws – but that’s not stopping the media and left-leaning groups from promoting the results as gospel truth.
A recent poll commissioned by Raleigh news station WRAL has some serious flaws – but that’s not stopping the media and left-leaning groups from promoting the results as gospel truth.
 
Today, the Civitas Institute, North Carolina’s leading conservative think tank, launched a new initiative called “A Better Carolina.”
Today, the Civitas Institute, North Carolina’s leading conservative think tank, launched a new initiative called “A Better Carolina.”
 
Over at PoliticsNC.com, former political consultant Thomas Mills re-runs the old trope about how low-income North Carolinians pay a higher share of their income in taxes relative to high-income earners.
Over at PoliticsNC.com, former political consultant Thomas Mills re-runs the old trope about how low-income North Carolinians pay a higher share of their income in taxes relative to high-income earners.
 
On January 21, Eric Davis, chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education distributed a memo to selected organizations titled “Invitation to Submit Recommended Priorities in Response to WestEd Report (WER) in Leandro.”
On January 21, Eric Davis, chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education distributed a memo to selected organizations titled “Invitation to Submit Recommended Priorities in Response to WestEd Report (WER) in Leandro.”
 
Over at PoliticsNC.com, former political consultant Thomas Mills re-runs the old trope about how low-income North Carolinians pay a higher share of their income in taxes relative to high-income earners.
Over at PoliticsNC.com, former political consultant Thomas Mills re-runs the old trope about how low-income North Carolinians pay a higher share of their income in taxes relative to high-income earners.
 
WRAL reported this weekend about a new report which ranked North Carolina as the best place to do business in the South, and 6th best nationally.
WRAL reported this weekend about a new report which ranked North Carolina as the best place to do business in the South, and 6th best nationally.
 
North Carolina is home to a number of vital industries and many beautiful sights.
North Carolina is home to a number of vital industries and many beautiful sights.
 
Fresh off a victory in New Hampshire, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) arrives in North Carolina on Valentines Day, to begin his quest to win the North Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary with a unique opportunity
Fresh off a victory in New Hampshire, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) arrives in North Carolina on Valentines Day, to begin his quest to win the North Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary with a unique opportunity
 
One-stop (absentee in-person) voting starts today in North Carolina, which means that we will have our first records of one-stop voting on Vote Tracker tomorrow for your viewing and analytic pleasure.
One-stop (absentee in-person) voting starts today in North Carolina, which means that we will have our first records of one-stop voting on Vote Tracker tomorrow for your viewing and analytic pleasure.
 
At best, 38 legislators are refusing to comply with state law
 
The News & Observer’s Ned Barnett recently wrote an editorial in which he stated that North Carolina may soon be in for a sudden lurch to the left like the one Virginia is currently experiencing.
The News & Observer’s Ned Barnett recently wrote an editorial in which he stated that North Carolina may soon be in for a sudden lurch to the left like the one Virginia is currently experiencing.
 
What to watch a month out from North Carolina’s Super Tuesday Primary
 
The N&O is reporting on what appears to be significant layoffs in North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, due to the state budget “stalemate.”
The N&O is reporting on what appears to be significant layoffs in North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, due to the state budget “stalemate.”
 
Certainly, the most disappointing part of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was that there was no mention of the federal spending crisis or our $23 trillion national debt.
Certainly, the most disappointing part of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was that there was no mention of the federal spending crisis or our $23 trillion national debt.
 
Will school choice become an election issue? February 7, 2020 by Bob Luebke image_print SHARE: President Trump put a bright light on the issue of school choice in Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech.
Will school choice become an election issue? February 7, 2020 by Bob Luebke image_print SHARE: President Trump put a bright light on the issue of school choice in Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech.
 
Like a lot of political junkies, I switched on the news last Monday night to watch the Iowa caucus returns. It was 10:00 PM (Eastern Time) by the time I had tucked the kids in and done some housework.
Like a lot of political junkies, I switched on the news last Monday night to watch the Iowa caucus returns. It was 10:00 PM (Eastern Time) by the time I had tucked the kids in and done some housework.
 
President Donald Trump made school choice a significant focus of his State of the Union address.
President Donald Trump made school choice a significant focus of his State of the Union address.
 
Contrary to what many on Jones street – or breathless capital news reporters – would have you believe, there really is very little difference between Gov. Cooper’s FY 2019-20 budget proposal and the “unofficial” spending plan currently being executed.
Contrary to what many on Jones street – or breathless capital news reporters – would have you believe, there really is very little difference between Gov. Cooper’s FY 2019-20 budget proposal and the “unofficial” spending plan currently being executed.
 
Most people don’t know that I attended seven different schools during my K-12 years. It’s certainly no world record or even a story of pity.
Most people don’t know that I attended seven different schools during my K-12 years. It’s certainly no world record or even a story of pity.
 
Wherever you are in the North Carolina k-12 education debate, it’s unfortunate that things have become so politicized.
Wherever you are in the North Carolina k-12 education debate, it’s unfortunate that things have become so politicized.
 
With the 2020 election upon us, it is natural to wonder how North Carolina’s political landscape has changed since the start of the 2016 election.
With the 2020 election upon us, it is natural to wonder how North Carolina’s political landscape has changed since the start of the 2016 election.
 
January 26 to February 1st is National School Choice Week. It’s that time when we spread the word about the different educational options available to parents and children and celebrate the many benefits of school choice.
January 26 to February 1st is National School Choice Week. It’s that time when we spread the word about the different educational options available to parents and children and celebrate the many benefits of school choice.
 
As always, you can follow the votes at Civitas’ VoteTracker site. The difference this year is that we have enhanced the user experience with VoteTracker.
As always, you can follow the votes at Civitas’ VoteTracker site. The difference this year is that we have enhanced the user experience with VoteTracker.
 
For a guy claiming to be against “tax giveaways” to corporations, Gov. Roy Cooper sure seems to be fond of doling out taxpayer dollars to corporations.
For a guy claiming to be against “tax giveaways” to corporations, Gov. Roy Cooper sure seems to be fond of doling out taxpayer dollars to corporations.
 
The recent rally in Richmond, Virginia pushing back against proposed gun control laws is receiving a lot of national attention. Attendance at the rally was estimated at 22,000 to 30,000.
The recent rally in Richmond, Virginia pushing back against proposed gun control laws is receiving a lot of national attention. Attendance at the rally was estimated at 22,000 to 30,000.
 
Yesterday The Raleigh News and Observer ran an article titled, North Carolina teachers may go on strike for higher pay and Medicaid expansion.
Yesterday The Raleigh News and Observer ran an article titled, North Carolina teachers may go on strike for higher pay and Medicaid expansion.
 
In December, Judge David Lee released recommendations developed by a private consultant (WestEd) to ensure the state complies with its obligation to provide all children the opportunity to a sound, basic education.
In December, Judge David Lee released recommendations developed by a private consultant (WestEd) to ensure the state complies with its obligation to provide all children the opportunity to a sound, basic education.
 
Superior Court Judge David Lee released a consultant’s report that recommended spending another $8 billion over eight years to ensure the state complies with the constitutional requirement to provide all children an opportunity to receive a sound, basic education.
Superior Court Judge David Lee released a consultant’s report that recommended spending another $8 billion over eight years to ensure the state complies with the constitutional requirement to provide all children an opportunity to receive a sound, basic education.
 
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