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The vision of the Civitas Institute is of a North Carolina whose citizens enjoy liberty and prosperity derived from limited government, personal responsibility and civic engagement. The mission of the Civitas Institute is to facilitate the implementation of conservative policy solutions to improve the lives of all North Carolinians.

The news from England is a horrifying reminder of how government's "help" can be harmful and even fatal
The news from England is a horrifying reminder of how government's "help" can be harmful and even fatal
 
House Bill 589, the misnamed Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is making its way through the North Carolina Senate
House Bill 589, the misnamed Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is making its way through the North Carolina Senate
 
There is a growing sentiment that North Carolina's system for building and funding schools is broken
There is a growing sentiment that North Carolina's system for building and funding schools is broken
 
During the nine-week period between May 13, 2017 and July 8, 2017, North Carolina's voter rolls grew by 24,486 voters
During the nine-week period between May 13, 2017 and July 8, 2017, North Carolina's voter rolls grew by 24,486 voters
 
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
 
The N&O today lauded the announcement by Infosys that the Indian tech company is planning to open up a new technology hub in Wake County
The N&O today lauded the announcement by Infosys that the Indian tech company is planning to open up a new technology hub in Wake County
 
That’s what I’d tell NC Policy Watch crybabies who continue to assert the policies of Republican legislators don’t support public education
That’s what I’d tell NC Policy Watch crybabies who continue to assert the policies of Republican legislators don’t support public education
 
News reports that Lowe’s is laying off 125 tech staff, most of them at its Mooresville HQ, raise hard questions across the political spectrum
News reports that Lowe’s is laying off 125 tech staff, most of them at its Mooresville HQ, raise hard questions across the political spectrum
 
On Tuesday, June 27, a state Superior Court judge ruled favorably on several motions for the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) case against the North Carolina Attorney General, which alleges that settlement money was illegally funneled to special interest groups instead of being distributed t
On Tuesday, June 27, a state Superior Court judge ruled favorably on several motions for the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) case against the North Carolina Attorney General, which alleges that settlement money was illegally funneled to special interest groups instead of being distributed t
 
The provision in the state budget that will have the most significant long-term impact on the fiscal health of our state government is making few headlines
The provision in the state budget that will have the most significant long-term impact on the fiscal health of our state government is making few headlines
 
In what may be a first, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) has put on its docket a petition to declare that a renewable power facility is in fact a public utility under NC law
In what may be a first, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) has put on its docket a petition to declare that a renewable power facility is in fact a public utility under NC law
 
Budget deadlines in our state and another provide a healthy perspective on North Carolina's finances
Budget deadlines in our state and another provide a healthy perspective on North Carolina's finances
 
Did anyone else see that it’s not just Republicans who are questioning how Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) spends its money
Did anyone else see that it’s not just Republicans who are questioning how Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) spends its money
 
Last week, by a vote of 114-1, the NC House passed House Bill 620. The bill provides a routine legislative blessing for annual UNC capital projects, which campuses fund with their own revenues or receipts and not General Fund appropriations
Last week, by a vote of 114-1, the NC House passed House Bill 620. The bill provides a routine legislative blessing for annual UNC capital projects, which campuses fund with their own revenues or receipts and not General Fund appropriations
 
Pennsylvania legislators this week approved reforms to their pension program for state retirees, a move that is expected to save taxpayers billions.
Pennsylvania legislators this week approved reforms to their pension program for state retirees, a move that is expected to save taxpayers billions.
 
House Bill 589, Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is anything but competitive or a solution. It is a lobbyists’ dream bill with something for everyone – right down to a set aside for environmental non-profit NCGREENPOWER
House Bill 589, Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is anything but competitive or a solution. It is a lobbyists’ dream bill with something for everyone – right down to a set aside for environmental non-profit NCGREENPOWER
 
Anyone watching the changing landscape for labor unions in this country has seen a decades-long slide in membership
Anyone watching the changing landscape for labor unions in this country has seen a decades-long slide in membership
 
The state House approved early Friday morning its proposed budget, which totals $22.9 billion in General Fund spending
The state House approved early Friday morning its proposed budget, which totals $22.9 billion in General Fund spending
 
NEA’s Rankings & Estimates for 2016 and 2017 was released earlier today. According to the document, North Carolina’s average teacher salary for 2017 was $49,837, good for 35th place
NEA’s Rankings & Estimates for 2016 and 2017 was released earlier today. According to the document, North Carolina’s average teacher salary for 2017 was $49,837, good for 35th place
 
The North Carolina Senate's budget plan would increase state spending at half the rate proposed by Gov. Roy Cooper and include a tax cut package projected to save taxpayers $1 billion over its first two years of implementation
The North Carolina Senate's budget plan would increase state spending at half the rate proposed by Gov. Roy Cooper and include a tax cut package projected to save taxpayers $1 billion over its first two years of implementation
 
As we wait to see what will happen in the courts with the provisions of the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA) that were struck down by U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the General Assembly can still act to help protect the votes of all citizens in North Carolina
As we wait to see what will happen in the courts with the provisions of the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA) that were struck down by U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the General Assembly can still act to help protect the votes of all citizens in North Carolina
 
There are currently no laws regulating body piercers in the state of North Carolina
There are currently no laws regulating body piercers in the state of North Carolina
 
Last Thursday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation to significantly expand the state’s popular Empowerment Scholarship Account program
Last Thursday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation to significantly expand the state’s popular Empowerment Scholarship Account program
 
The Federal Reserve Bank, also known as "The Fed," was created in 1913 to regulate the banks and to ensure a stable dollar
The Federal Reserve Bank, also known as "The Fed," was created in 1913 to regulate the banks and to ensure a stable dollar
 
In a press conference this morning, chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled a tax cut plan projected to save taxpayers more than $1 billion over the coming biennium. Following are the highlights from the plan
In a press conference this morning, chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled a tax cut plan projected to save taxpayers more than $1 billion over the coming biennium. Following are the highlights from the plan
 
You may have seen some of the bizarre things happening at universities recently and thought these students and professors must be stupid, crazy or just ignorant of what freedom is all about
You may have seen some of the bizarre things happening at universities recently and thought these students and professors must be stupid, crazy or just ignorant of what freedom is all about
 
While 49 other states are scratching their heads figuring out how to promote manufacturing jobs, North Carolina's General Assembly's lack of action on prohibition-era laws may actually be destroying manufacturing growth, turning down the opportunity of a lifetime
While 49 other states are scratching their heads figuring out how to promote manufacturing jobs, North Carolina's General Assembly's lack of action on prohibition-era laws may actually be destroying manufacturing growth, turning down the opportunity of a lifetime
 
Today’s N&O features this ridiculous editorial lambasting the NC General Assembly for being too financially responsible
Today’s N&O features this ridiculous editorial lambasting the NC General Assembly for being too financially responsible
 
A very insightful article in BloombergBusinessWeek highlights some of the ways NC Treasurer Dale Folwell plans to save the state significant sums of money.
A very insightful article in BloombergBusinessWeek highlights some of the ways NC Treasurer Dale Folwell plans to save the state significant sums of money.
 
Yesterday Gov. Cooper signed House Bill 7 into law, albeit with some apparent reservations
Yesterday Gov. Cooper signed House Bill 7 into law, albeit with some apparent reservations
 
Legislative redistricting reform proponents on the Left have become more vocal since Republicans took control of the legislature in 2010
Legislative redistricting reform proponents on the Left have become more vocal since Republicans took control of the legislature in 2010
 
"In recent years North Carolina has spent millions to make school buildings safe from intruders and ensure that school and emergency personnel can respond promptly to every eventuality..."
"In recent years North Carolina has spent millions to make school buildings safe from intruders and ensure that school and emergency personnel can respond promptly to every eventuality..."
 
Interested in more intellectual ammo to slap down the central planners still supporting the proposed $1.6 billion money pit known as the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project?
Interested in more intellectual ammo to slap down the central planners still supporting the proposed $1.6 billion money pit known as the Durham-Orange Light Rail Transit Project?
 
I recently heard New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (Rep) speak about Katie’s Law at a Victim’s Compensation Meeting in Albuquerque.
I recently heard New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (Rep) speak about Katie’s Law at a Victim’s Compensation Meeting in Albuquerque.
 
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