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North Carolina’s economy continues to show strength. Last week the Department of Commerce reported the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.2 percent
North Carolina’s economy continues to show strength. Last week the Department of Commerce reported the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.2 percent
 
Yesterday, the General Assembly convened a special session to make changes to the process by which constitutional amendments appear on the ballot
Yesterday, the General Assembly convened a special session to make changes to the process by which constitutional amendments appear on the ballot
 
The latest data shows that North Carolina’s unfunded state pension liability has grown to $7.9 billion. This figure is likely highly understated, however, given the overly optimistic discount rate being used to calculate the liability
The latest data shows that North Carolina’s unfunded state pension liability has grown to $7.9 billion. This figure is likely highly understated, however, given the overly optimistic discount rate being used to calculate the liability
 
State legislators are returning today to Raleigh to write short descriptors for the six constitutional amendments slated to be on the ballot this fall
State legislators are returning today to Raleigh to write short descriptors for the six constitutional amendments slated to be on the ballot this fall
 
Less than a month after adjourning, the North Carolina General Assembly is being called back in special session
Less than a month after adjourning, the North Carolina General Assembly is being called back in special session
 
This week, Civitas President Donald Bryson made a guest appearance on radio show Charlotte Talks, a local NPR affiliate, where he debated the merits of a state voter ID requirement
This week, Civitas President Donald Bryson made a guest appearance on radio show Charlotte Talks, a local NPR affiliate, where he debated the merits of a state voter ID requirement
 
The fast-moving trains advocating for state-funded pre-K programs in North Carolina and elsewhere lost some steam this week with the release of two reports
The fast-moving trains advocating for state-funded pre-K programs in North Carolina and elsewhere lost some steam this week with the release of two reports
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced today that North Carolina received AAA bond ratings from all three major bond rating agencies. North Carolina is one of only 13 states with that distinction
State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced today that North Carolina received AAA bond ratings from all three major bond rating agencies. North Carolina is one of only 13 states with that distinction
 
For several decades a growing chorus of voices has been insisting that government can become more efficient and effective if it were "run like a business."
For several decades a growing chorus of voices has been insisting that government can become more efficient and effective if it were "run like a business."
 
If you're having trouble keeping up with the number of constitutional amendments North Carolinians may be asked to vote on this November, you're not alone
If you're having trouble keeping up with the number of constitutional amendments North Carolinians may be asked to vote on this November, you're not alone
 
A recent study by the League of Women Voters reported "77 percent of private schools receiving vouchers are using curricula that do not comply with state standards, leaving many students unprepared for college-level coursework or careers in certain fields."
A recent study by the League of Women Voters reported "77 percent of private schools receiving vouchers are using curricula that do not comply with state standards, leaving many students unprepared for college-level coursework or careers in certain fields."
 
A bill that would change the state constitution to lower the cap on the income tax rate is scheduled for consideration by the House Rules committee today
A bill that would change the state constitution to lower the cap on the income tax rate is scheduled for consideration by the House Rules committee today
 
While most state government watchers were focused on a last-minute legislation at the General Assembly, some good news came out of the Office of the State Controller
While most state government watchers were focused on a last-minute legislation at the General Assembly, some good news came out of the Office of the State Controller
 
Two lawmakers have introduced bills to grant local government the authority to provide local housing to teachers and other government employees
Two lawmakers have introduced bills to grant local government the authority to provide local housing to teachers and other government employees
 
It didn't take long into the teleconference to learn that the Chairman of the Board called the emergency meeting because he wanted the board to write a letter to members of the legislature. The board's chair, Andy Penry (Democrat), made a motion for the board's general counsel, Josh Lawson
It didn't take long into the teleconference to learn that the Chairman of the Board called the emergency meeting because he wanted the board to write a letter to members of the legislature. The board's chair, Andy Penry (Democrat), made a motion for the board's general counsel, Josh Lawson
 
Sometime in the coming weeks the US Supreme Court is expected to issue an opinion in the case Janus v. AFSCME, a case educators and teachers' unions have been closely watching for some time
Sometime in the coming weeks the US Supreme Court is expected to issue an opinion in the case Janus v. AFSCME, a case educators and teachers' unions have been closely watching for some time
 
For several years, North Carolina medical providers and patients have been enjoying the benefits of telemedicine – the practice by which patients consult with doctors electronically, often by video chat
For several years, North Carolina medical providers and patients have been enjoying the benefits of telemedicine – the practice by which patients consult with doctors electronically, often by video chat
 
The recent announcement by leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly that changes to the current two-year budget will be settled in a conference report, and not through the regular appropriations committee process has drawn a lot of ire
The recent announcement by leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly that changes to the current two-year budget will be settled in a conference report, and not through the regular appropriations committee process has drawn a lot of ire
 
North Carolina legislative leaders released their agreed-upon budget proposal Monday, with votes expected to take place this week
North Carolina legislative leaders released their agreed-upon budget proposal Monday, with votes expected to take place this week
 
The crowd was substantial. A little better turnout than I anticipated considering the weather. Some media estimates put it at 19,000, and if it was less than that, it probably wasn’t by much
The crowd was substantial. A little better turnout than I anticipated considering the weather. Some media estimates put it at 19,000, and if it was less than that, it probably wasn’t by much
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has a history of publicly denouncing “corporate tax giveaways.” Indeed, last year he offered up this question: “Are we going to invest in education and our people, or are we going to continue with further corporate tax giveaways?”
Gov. Roy Cooper has a history of publicly denouncing “corporate tax giveaways.” Indeed, last year he offered up this question: “Are we going to invest in education and our people, or are we going to continue with further corporate tax giveaways?”
 
Today the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is holding a rally in Raleigh where the organization is having teachers meet to lobby legislators for higher salaries and more education funding
Today the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is holding a rally in Raleigh where the organization is having teachers meet to lobby legislators for higher salaries and more education funding
 
The spending total in his proposal comes to $24.54 billion, $500 million more than the $23.9 billion spending target recently agreed upon by the legislature.
The spending total in his proposal comes to $24.54 billion, $500 million more than the $23.9 billion spending target recently agreed upon by the legislature.
 
At last count, the number of school districts that have canceled school so teachers can attend a rally and lobby legislators for higher pay is seventeen. The total number of students impacted is over 600,000 or around 40 percent of public school students
At last count, the number of school districts that have canceled school so teachers can attend a rally and lobby legislators for higher pay is seventeen. The total number of students impacted is over 600,000 or around 40 percent of public school students
 
Mike Antonucci at the Education Intelligence Agency has published his annual membership and finance numbers for National Education Association (NEA) and state affiliates
Mike Antonucci at the Education Intelligence Agency has published his annual membership and finance numbers for National Education Association (NEA) and state affiliates
 
In a News & Observer article last week, a faculty member expressed concerns about UNC-Chapel Hill being “overwhelmingly liberal.”
In a News & Observer article last week, a faculty member expressed concerns about UNC-Chapel Hill being “overwhelmingly liberal.”
 
For years, NC legislators have been trying to insert taxpayer funding into the budget to make “healthy foods” available in small retailers in so-called food deserts
For years, NC legislators have been trying to insert taxpayer funding into the budget to make “healthy foods” available in small retailers in so-called food deserts
 
Toxic Agenda - Elections in Crisis, Part I examined how the Left, through the help of the North Carolina legislature, created an election system that ultimately favored Democrats for decades
Toxic Agenda - Elections in Crisis, Part I examined how the Left, through the help of the North Carolina legislature, created an election system that ultimately favored Democrats for decades
 
The education web site EdNC.org, recently ran an article by Adam Rhew that sounded the alarm about the lack of diversity among teachers in North Carolina’s public schools
The education web site EdNC.org, recently ran an article by Adam Rhew that sounded the alarm about the lack of diversity among teachers in North Carolina’s public schools
 
My elementary years were spent at a rural school in Tuxedo, NC. Built in the 1920s, it was the same school that my father and his siblings attended
My elementary years were spent at a rural school in Tuxedo, NC. Built in the 1920s, it was the same school that my father and his siblings attended
 
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has put out a long range transit plan for the state that calls for a “connected statewide network” and “public bus lines reaching out into rural part of the state”.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has put out a long range transit plan for the state that calls for a “connected statewide network” and “public bus lines reaching out into rural part of the state”.
 
In early December 2017, as Congress was debating changes to the nation's tax code, U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) gave one of the more hyperbolic quotes of the year
In early December 2017, as Congress was debating changes to the nation's tax code, U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) gave one of the more hyperbolic quotes of the year
 
Today, the Civitas Institute released a statement on the nomination of Damon Circosta, executive director of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation, to the State Board of Elections and Ethics as the "unaffiliated" ninth member of the board
Today, the Civitas Institute released a statement on the nomination of Damon Circosta, executive director of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation, to the State Board of Elections and Ethics as the "unaffiliated" ninth member of the board
 
$265.8 million; remember that number. That's North Carolina's projected revenue surplus, according to the Fiscal Research Division (FRD) of the North Carolina General Assembly
$265.8 million; remember that number. That's North Carolina's projected revenue surplus, according to the Fiscal Research Division (FRD) of the North Carolina General Assembly
 
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