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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 Fortify 40/440 project is an NC DOT effort to re-build the southern part of the I-40 beltline. Naturally, a major highway construction project like this means lane closures and major traffic jams for commuters. In this case, however, it also means a waste of NC taxpayers' money.
The Fortify 40/440 project is an NC DOT effort to re-build the southern part of the I-40 beltline. Naturally, a major highway construction project like this means lane closures and major traffic jams for commuters. In this case, however, it also means a waste of NC taxpayers' money.
 
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation hasn't always been the largest funder of liberal activist organizations in North Carolina. But just as the Reynolds family moved away from the legacy of its founding patriarch, in time the foundation abandoned its roots in free-market innovation and success to...
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation hasn't always been the largest funder of liberal activist organizations in North Carolina. But just as the Reynolds family moved away from the legacy of its founding patriarch, in time the foundation abandoned its roots in free-market innovation and success to...
 
In North Carolina, left-wing nonprofit advocacy groups for decades have wielded an alarming amount of power in the media, state politics, and government. They work together, both in loose coalitions and organized networks, to influence and control public policy.
In North Carolina, left-wing nonprofit advocacy groups for decades have wielded an alarming amount of power in the media, state politics, and government. They work together, both in loose coalitions and organized networks, to influence and control public policy.
 
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is reportedly charging the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) for merely looking up public records in its files — and that's before providing the records themselves. According to The News & Observer, the SELC has requested to look at DOT...
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is reportedly charging the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) for merely looking up public records in its files — and that's before providing the records themselves. According to The News & Observer, the SELC has requested to look at DOT...
 
A Goldsboro-based organization headed by the Rev. William Barber this year received nearly $350,000 of your tax dollars. Yes, that William Barber — the ringleader of highly partisan political protests against the General Assembly the past few years.
A Goldsboro-based organization headed by the Rev. William Barber this year received nearly $350,000 of your tax dollars. Yes, that William Barber — the ringleader of highly partisan political protests against the General Assembly the past few years.
 
Today marks the opening day for the 2015 "long session" for the North Carolina General Assembly. Legislators will confront many pressing issues, foremost among them will be crafting the FY 2015-17 biennial budget.
Today marks the opening day for the 2015 "long session" for the North Carolina General Assembly. Legislators will confront many pressing issues, foremost among them will be crafting the FY 2015-17 biennial budget.
 
It's now official: Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, all North Carolina public high schools will be on a 10-point grading scale. Last week the State Board of Education approved the plan to have schools throw out the standard A-B-C-D-F system in favor of a new scale that widens the grade...
It's now official: Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, all North Carolina public high schools will be on a 10-point grading scale. Last week the State Board of Education approved the plan to have schools throw out the standard A-B-C-D-F system in favor of a new scale that widens the grade...
 
The Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh excitedly touts that "General Admission to all facilities is FREE!"
The Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh excitedly touts that "General Admission to all facilities is FREE!"
 
Last week, yet another study claiming that expanding Medicaid in North Carolina will create tens of thousands of jobs was released and dutifully reported by the media. The findings of such studies, however, are based upon a fatally flawed assumption that Medicaid coverage equates to access to...
Last week, yet another study claiming that expanding Medicaid in North Carolina will create tens of thousands of jobs was released and dutifully reported by the media. The findings of such studies, however, are based upon a fatally flawed assumption that Medicaid coverage equates to access to...
 
North Carolina's so-called Welcome Centers are indeed a welcome site for full-bladdered motorists in need of a pit stop. And the available maps and tourism brochures may come in handy for curious travelers as well.
North Carolina's so-called Welcome Centers are indeed a welcome site for full-bladdered motorists in need of a pit stop. And the available maps and tourism brochures may come in handy for curious travelers as well.
 
Civitas recently published findings on the cost of a high school diploma in North Carolina and academic performance - and the results undercut the myth that money alone can buy good education.
Civitas recently published findings on the cost of a high school diploma in North Carolina and academic performance - and the results undercut the myth that money alone can buy good education.
 
Naughty and Nice: North Carolina had plenty of both this year. Here is our list!
Naughty and Nice: North Carolina had plenty of both this year. Here is our list!
 
On Dec. 9, the State Board of Elections (SBOE) heard three different appeals stemming from protests that were dismissed by the local boards of elections in Durham, Scotland and New Hanover counties. In two of the three cases (Durham and Scotland) there were allegations of voter fraud and/or vote buy
On Dec. 9, the State Board of Elections (SBOE) heard three different appeals stemming from protests that were dismissed by the local boards of elections in Durham, Scotland and New Hanover counties. In two of the three cases (Durham and Scotland) there were allegations of voter fraud and/or vote buy
 
The doors to the Kannapolis Research Center opened in 2008, thanks to the funding of billionaire owner of Dole Foods David Murdock - and North Carolina taxpayers.
The doors to the Kannapolis Research Center opened in 2008, thanks to the funding of billionaire owner of Dole Foods David Murdock - and North Carolina taxpayers.
 
By now, most of us have come to expect the left-wing bias of the Raleigh News & Observer.
By now, most of us have come to expect the left-wing bias of the Raleigh News & Observer.
 
The North Carolina Zoo, celebrating its 40th year, is located in Asheboro on 2,200 acres of land. The zoo attracts about 700,000 visitors annually from all 100 counties in the state.
The North Carolina Zoo, celebrating its 40th year, is located in Asheboro on 2,200 acres of land. The zoo attracts about 700,000 visitors annually from all 100 counties in the state.
 
Before Wake County asks taxpayers to pay for more buildings, the school system needs to ensure its population estimates are accurate.
Before Wake County asks taxpayers to pay for more buildings, the school system needs to ensure its population estimates are accurate.
 
During this holiday season, do you plan on donating some used clothing or other items to a local charity? If so, don't be surprised to see a government bureaucrat with a ruler measuring the size of the writing on the side of the collection box.
During this holiday season, do you plan on donating some used clothing or other items to a local charity? If so, don't be surprised to see a government bureaucrat with a ruler measuring the size of the writing on the side of the collection box.
 
The midterm elections saw record turnout and relatively few glitches, but a few things stood out to undermine the liberal claim that "there is no voter fraud in North Carolina." Here are just a few examples of potential or actual fraud.
The midterm elections saw record turnout and relatively few glitches, but a few things stood out to undermine the liberal claim that "there is no voter fraud in North Carolina." Here are just a few examples of potential or actual fraud.
 
Reporter Lynn Bonner and the News and Observer showed us once again why people have stopped buying newspapers: Reporters keep trying to make the news, not report it.
Reporter Lynn Bonner and the News and Observer showed us once again why people have stopped buying newspapers: Reporters keep trying to make the news, not report it.
 
Author Amity Shlaes had heartening words for conservatives when she spoke at a Civitas event this fall.
Author Amity Shlaes had heartening words for conservatives when she spoke at a Civitas event this fall.
 
Indiana Jones made it look cool to be an archaeologist. What's not cool, however, is for the State of North Carolina to force taxpayers to subsidize an office that attempts to centrally oversee the archaeological projects across the state.
Indiana Jones made it look cool to be an archaeologist. What's not cool, however, is for the State of North Carolina to force taxpayers to subsidize an office that attempts to centrally oversee the archaeological projects across the state.
 
It appears the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) have been providing free office space for years to the local branch of an organization with close ties to state and national, politically-active teacher unions.
It appears the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) have been providing free office space for years to the local branch of an organization with close ties to state and national, politically-active teacher unions.
 
If he's not careful, Gov. Pat McCrory may be on course to have a "Pence problem" in 2015. In the days immediately following the mid-term elections, Gov. Pat McCrory insisted that - in spite of his party maintaining strong supermajority status in both houses of the General Assembly...
If he's not careful, Gov. Pat McCrory may be on course to have a "Pence problem" in 2015. In the days immediately following the mid-term elections, Gov. Pat McCrory insisted that - in spite of his party maintaining strong supermajority status in both houses of the General Assembly...
 
It wouldn't make much sense to buy beer for alcoholics in an effort to reduce alcoholism. So why is the state using tax dollars to mail garbage to suspected litterers?
It wouldn't make much sense to buy beer for alcoholics in an effort to reduce alcoholism. So why is the state using tax dollars to mail garbage to suspected litterers?
 
Billionaire Bill Gates, who has spent millions advocating for and implementing the Common Core Standards in 44 states and thousands of public schools across the United States, sends his children to a private school where it's hard to find any mention of the increasingly unpopular Common Core.
Billionaire Bill Gates, who has spent millions advocating for and implementing the Common Core Standards in 44 states and thousands of public schools across the United States, sends his children to a private school where it's hard to find any mention of the increasingly unpopular Common Core.
 
"Grassroots" is a word commonly used in the political world to describe what happens when highly motivated supporters spontaneously form a group from the ground up to advance a political cause or candidate.
"Grassroots" is a word commonly used in the political world to describe what happens when highly motivated supporters spontaneously form a group from the ground up to advance a political cause or candidate.
 
The North Carolina Symphony plays to audiences across the state. Shows vary in nature from holiday themes to child-friendly performances to movie scores.
The North Carolina Symphony plays to audiences across the state. Shows vary in nature from holiday themes to child-friendly performances to movie scores.
 
The newest Civitas Poll showed state House Speaker Thom Tillis, a Republican, with a slight edge over Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan in voters' views of the U.S. Senate candidates.
The newest Civitas Poll showed state House Speaker Thom Tillis, a Republican, with a slight edge over Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan in voters' views of the U.S. Senate candidates.
 
North Carolina is home to a thriving and growing wine industry. Consumers support the industry every time they buy a bottle of North Carolina wine.
North Carolina is home to a thriving and growing wine industry. Consumers support the industry every time they buy a bottle of North Carolina wine.
 
How much of your money is spent to educate one high school graduate in North Carolina? $50,000? $75,000? Our new analysis shows that North Carolina taxpayers spend about $150,000 for each student who receives a high school diploma...
How much of your money is spent to educate one high school graduate in North Carolina? $50,000? $75,000? Our new analysis shows that North Carolina taxpayers spend about $150,000 for each student who receives a high school diploma...
 
Tryon Palace is a collection of historic buildings and museums that offer visitors a glimpse into North Carolina's past. The site's stated mission is to "engage present and future generations in the history of North Carolina from early settlement and development of statehood through the...
Tryon Palace is a collection of historic buildings and museums that offer visitors a glimpse into North Carolina's past. The site's stated mission is to "engage present and future generations in the history of North Carolina from early settlement and development of statehood through the...
 
The latest U.S. job report shows the official national unemployment rate dropping below 6 percent for the first time since before the recession
The latest U.S. job report shows the official national unemployment rate dropping below 6 percent for the first time since before the recession
 
Imagine with me for a moment what would happen if Gov. Pat McCrory's office and state legislative leaders released the following joint statement regarding a special session to address economic development in North Carolina
Imagine with me for a moment what would happen if Gov. Pat McCrory's office and state legislative leaders released the following joint statement regarding a special session to address economic development in North Carolina
 
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