More By Civitas Insitute | Eastern NC Now

View More Entries By civitas...

ENCNow

Civitas Insitute's Entries

When the American people were debating whether to adopt our Constitution, North Carolina (a hotbed of anti-federalism) took the lead in ensuring the document was amended to include a bill of rights.
When the American people were debating whether to adopt our Constitution, North Carolina (a hotbed of anti-federalism) took the lead in ensuring the document was amended to include a bill of rights.
 
The General Assembly met yesterday for a one-day session on the state budget.
The General Assembly met yesterday for a one-day session on the state budget.
 
Education is already a huge issue in North Carolina and Gov. Roy Cooper and Democrats are intent on making it even bigger. Cooper and his party are gambling that the state budget impasse will keep the issue squarely on the front page of North Carolina policy and politics.
Education is already a huge issue in North Carolina and Gov. Roy Cooper and Democrats are intent on making it even bigger. Cooper and his party are gambling that the state budget impasse will keep the issue squarely on the front page of North Carolina policy and politics.
 
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is the largest teacher’s union in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is the largest teacher’s union in North Carolina.
 
Governor Roy Cooper always had a strategy that was destined to fail.
 
Now that filing has closed for the 2020 North Carolina state House elections, four main questions surround who will control the chamber in 2021.
Now that filing has closed for the 2020 North Carolina state House elections, four main questions surround who will control the chamber in 2021.
 
Democrats Start with Strong Chance to Make Further Gains, GOP Likely, to retain Majority
Democrats Start with Strong Chance to Make Further Gains, GOP Likely, to retain Majority
 
A national watchdog alleges that the Guilford and Mecklenburg county board of elections are in violation of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and has threatened to sue the counties and the NC State Board of Elections if they do no comply by early March.
A national watchdog alleges that the Guilford and Mecklenburg county board of elections are in violation of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and has threatened to sue the counties and the NC State Board of Elections if they do no comply by early March.
 
The New York Post reports this week that the state of New York is facing a massive budget hole of roughly $6 billion.
The New York Post reports this week that the state of New York is facing a massive budget hole of roughly $6 billion.
 
Loretta Biggs, a federal judge in North Carolina’s middle district, issued a preliminary injunction on New Year’s Eve in NC NAACP v. Cooper.
Loretta Biggs, a federal judge in North Carolina’s middle district, issued a preliminary injunction on New Year’s Eve in NC NAACP v. Cooper.
 
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, North Carolina taxpayers will receive another bit of relief.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, North Carolina taxpayers will receive another bit of relief.
 
Civitas President and CEO issued the following statement after a federal judge announced her intention of blocking the implementation of North Carolina’s constitutionally-passed voter ID amendment
Civitas President and CEO issued the following statement after a federal judge announced her intention of blocking the implementation of North Carolina’s constitutionally-passed voter ID amendment
 
Another day, another piece by the far-Left NC Justice Center that hides facts about poverty in NC.
Another day, another piece by the far-Left NC Justice Center that hides facts about poverty in NC.
 
It’s our job to reflect the goodness and to give out of abundance.
It’s our job to reflect the goodness and to give out of abundance.
 
As candidate filing closed, many exciting races and storylines began to take shape in federal and statewide races.
As candidate filing closed, many exciting races and storylines began to take shape in federal and statewide races.
 
With candidate filing behind us, we can take a first look at what will likely be some of the more interesting state legislative races in the 2020 election.
With candidate filing behind us, we can take a first look at what will likely be some of the more interesting state legislative races in the 2020 election.
 
The holiday season may be upon us, but there is no shortage of political happenings in North Carolina.
The holiday season may be upon us, but there is no shortage of political happenings in North Carolina.
 
A recent News & Observer editorial on redistricting claimed that “the numbers (of districts likely to be won by either Republicans or Democrats) are irrelevant if the redistricting process remains — as it has — purely partisan.”
A recent News & Observer editorial on redistricting claimed that “the numbers (of districts likely to be won by either Republicans or Democrats) are irrelevant if the redistricting process remains — as it has — purely partisan.”
 
The latest Civitas Poll pried into Republican primary voters and their strong support for strengthening property rights in North Carolina.
The latest Civitas Poll pried into Republican primary voters and their strong support for strengthening property rights in North Carolina.
 
State Rep. Deb Butler’s epic September 11 outburst on the floor of the General Assembly is a reminder— to some at least—that North Carolina is governed in a perpetual state of chaos.
State Rep. Deb Butler’s epic September 11 outburst on the floor of the General Assembly is a reminder— to some at least—that North Carolina is governed in a perpetual state of chaos.
 
Presenting data without appropriate interpretation or context can lead to faulty conclusions, and ultimately policies that make worse the problem you presumably want to solve.
Presenting data without appropriate interpretation or context can lead to faulty conclusions, and ultimately policies that make worse the problem you presumably want to solve.
 
Roy Cooper’s North Carolina State Board of Elections continues to be immersed in a cloud of chaos and has now voted to allow untested voting machines to be certified for use in next year’s elections.
Roy Cooper’s North Carolina State Board of Elections continues to be immersed in a cloud of chaos and has now voted to allow untested voting machines to be certified for use in next year’s elections.
 
After nearly a six month wait, Judge David Lee has released the long awaited consultant recommendations for North Carolina public schools.
After nearly a six month wait, Judge David Lee has released the long awaited consultant recommendations for North Carolina public schools.
 
Many of us have that aunt (or uncle) who eagerly brings up the most controversial political topic she can think of at family gatherings over the holidays.
Many of us have that aunt (or uncle) who eagerly brings up the most controversial political topic she can think of at family gatherings over the holidays.
 
For many, President Donald Trump was supposed to be the most divisive figure in Republican Party history.
For many, President Donald Trump was supposed to be the most divisive figure in Republican Party history.
 
This week, Civitas Action released its annual state legislative rankings for 2019.
This week, Civitas Action released its annual state legislative rankings for 2019.
 
These have not been good weeks for anyone who watches the landscape of public education.
These have not been good weeks for anyone who watches the landscape of public education.
 
The NC State Board of Elections released a report detailing 570 cases of suspected election fraud that the board has referred to prosecutors
The NC State Board of Elections released a report detailing 570 cases of suspected election fraud that the board has referred to prosecutors
 
In all likelihood, Gov. Roy Cooper will have a competitive race for reelection in his bid for a second term in 2020.
In all likelihood, Gov. Roy Cooper will have a competitive race for reelection in his bid for a second term in 2020.
 
A new report out by Pew Research shows that 94 of 100 North Carolina counties saw their per capita incomes grow between 2016 and 2018 (adjusted for inflation).
A new report out by Pew Research shows that 94 of 100 North Carolina counties saw their per capita incomes grow between 2016 and 2018 (adjusted for inflation).
 
As the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for president debate the merits of taxing the wealthiest Americans, maybe we should instead focus on getting rid of a program that effectively taxes the poorest among us.
As the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for president debate the merits of taxing the wealthiest Americans, maybe we should instead focus on getting rid of a program that effectively taxes the poorest among us.
 
The N&O yesterday published an op-ed by the NC Justice Center that accuses Sen. Phil Berger of “spinning a compelling yarn, even when he doesn’t tell the whole story.”
The N&O yesterday published an op-ed by the NC Justice Center that accuses Sen. Phil Berger of “spinning a compelling yarn, even when he doesn’t tell the whole story.”
 
The latest (but certainly not last) round of redistricting lawsuits is behind us.
The latest (but certainly not last) round of redistricting lawsuits is behind us.
 
« Newer     Older »     

HbAD0

 
 
Back to Top