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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 Watauga County Board of Elections met on August 12 and "welcomed" a new board member who was ultimately elected chairman, Luke Eggers , a Republican. He had been sworn in almost one month after the other two board members, Bill Aceto, a Republican, and Kathleen Campbell, a Democrat.
The Watauga County Board of Elections met on August 12 and "welcomed" a new board member who was ultimately elected chairman, Luke Eggers , a Republican. He had been sworn in almost one month after the other two board members, Bill Aceto, a Republican, and Kathleen Campbell, a Democrat.
 
It is expected to take a little more than two years to implement the new voter photo ID law, but it will take a lot longer to change the dysfunctional culture that is entrenched in the state and local boards of elections and their staffs.
It is expected to take a little more than two years to implement the new voter photo ID law, but it will take a lot longer to change the dysfunctional culture that is entrenched in the state and local boards of elections and their staffs.
 
With the passage of HB 589 VIVA/Election Reform, the North Carolina legislature has produced the first comprehensive updating of our election laws in several decades.
With the passage of HB 589 VIVA/Election Reform, the North Carolina legislature has produced the first comprehensive updating of our election laws in several decades.
 
Here below is the latest poll from Civitas, and I find it interesting because of its subject matter - the battleground issue of energy. We all use it, just some of us don't quite understand the economic ramifications at any of the levels of it economic necessity to continue without serious disrupti
Here below is the latest poll from Civitas, and I find it interesting because of its subject matter - the battleground issue of energy. We all use it, just some of us don't quite understand the economic ramifications at any of the levels of it economic necessity to continue without serious disrupti
 
Please take a moment to tell Governor McCrory that you Support Voter ID and the other election reforms in HB 589 and ask him to sign the bill into law immediately!
Please take a moment to tell Governor McCrory that you Support Voter ID and the other election reforms in HB 589 and ask him to sign the bill into law immediately!
 
While there are questions lingering about criminal justice matters that are being fought for all over the country there is a question that still lingers...
While there are questions lingering about criminal justice matters that are being fought for all over the country there is a question that still lingers...
 
Last week, Civitas wrote about how a city audit uncovered widespread cronyism and financial misconduct at the Raleigh Business and Technology Center.
Last week, Civitas wrote about how a city audit uncovered widespread cronyism and financial misconduct at the Raleigh Business and Technology Center.
 
HB 725 Young Offenders Rehabilitation Act - better known as the "Raise the Age" bill stalled in the Long Session this year.
HB 725 Young Offenders Rehabilitation Act - better known as the "Raise the Age" bill stalled in the Long Session this year.
 
As the dust settles on the landmark 2013 North Carolina legislative session, conservatives can look upon the accomplishments of the state legislature and find much to celebrate.
As the dust settles on the landmark 2013 North Carolina legislative session, conservatives can look upon the accomplishments of the state legislature and find much to celebrate.
 
Instruction's Common Core Demystified, (CCD) we confronted DPI's claims that Common Core Standards are state-led and DPI's assertion that teachers will maintain control of the curriculum and how subjects are taught.
Instruction's Common Core Demystified, (CCD) we confronted DPI's claims that Common Core Standards are state-led and DPI's assertion that teachers will maintain control of the curriculum and how subjects are taught.
 
A new Civitas Flash Poll indicates that as the General Assembly's Long Session nears its close, voters have an ambivalent view of individuals and parties involved in North Carolina politics.
A new Civitas Flash Poll indicates that as the General Assembly's Long Session nears its close, voters have an ambivalent view of individuals and parties involved in North Carolina politics.
 
Affordability is a sentiment echoed in the North Carolina Constitution, which states "that the benefits of the University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the state free of expense."
Affordability is a sentiment echoed in the North Carolina Constitution, which states "that the benefits of the University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the state free of expense."
 
The Prison Home Leave program has been modified, according to the media, as of last week. While some people are resting better knowing that 15-20 of the offenders are no longer eligible, there are some concerns that need to be addressed.
The Prison Home Leave program has been modified, according to the media, as of last week. While some people are resting better knowing that 15-20 of the offenders are no longer eligible, there are some concerns that need to be addressed.
 
On June 13 the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released Common Core Demystified. The document was intended to quell what DPI regarded as confusion and stem the growing public opposition to Common Core Standards (CCS).
On June 13 the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released Common Core Demystified. The document was intended to quell what DPI regarded as confusion and stem the growing public opposition to Common Core Standards (CCS).
 
Liberal protesters at the General Assembly have been claiming they are acting in the name of morality, but a new Civitas study shows the role played by money – more than $100 million in state funds.
Liberal protesters at the General Assembly have been claiming they are acting in the name of morality, but a new Civitas study shows the role played by money – more than $100 million in state funds.
 
While the Rev. William Barber, head of the NCNAACP, likes to call opponents extremists and rant about the immorality of legislative actions, he never mentions one important detail concerning his personal interest.
While the Rev. William Barber, head of the NCNAACP, likes to call opponents extremists and rant about the immorality of legislative actions, he never mentions one important detail concerning his personal interest.
 
House Bill 803, Healthy and High Performance Schools Act, is a lengthy bill filled with mind-numbing amounts of detail in an attempt to micro-manage the lives of schoolchildren.
House Bill 803, Healthy and High Performance Schools Act, is a lengthy bill filled with mind-numbing amounts of detail in an attempt to micro-manage the lives of schoolchildren.
 
Imagine that one of your loved ones had been murdered and your family had undergone the long ordeal of watching a trial.
Imagine that one of your loved ones had been murdered and your family had undergone the long ordeal of watching a trial.
 
"Are we there yet?" Any parent who has taken long road trips with young children has likely heard that phrase countless times. To the children, the only thing that matters is how quickly they arrive at the destination.
"Are we there yet?" Any parent who has taken long road trips with young children has likely heard that phrase countless times. To the children, the only thing that matters is how quickly they arrive at the destination.
 
HB 725 "Young Offenders Rehabilitation Act" has been heard in a House committee meeting.
 
In a misnamed article, "Common Core is a conservative victory," Republican education reformers Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli used a recent News &Observer op-ed to try and persuade North Carolina conservatives to support the new national Common Core education standards.
In a misnamed article, "Common Core is a conservative victory," Republican education reformers Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli used a recent News &Observer op-ed to try and persuade North Carolina conservatives to support the new national Common Core education standards.
 
These are issues that must be addressed by the entire board to fulfill our fiduciary and legal duties to every taxpayer in our state. The board should immediately hire an independent forensic auditor to begin a review process.
These are issues that must be addressed by the entire board to fulfill our fiduciary and legal duties to every taxpayer in our state. The board should immediately hire an independent forensic auditor to begin a review process.
 
The N&O and Char-O ran an in-depth two part series examining the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
The N&O and Char-O ran an in-depth two part series examining the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
 
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week has the intention of removing a barrier to employment opportunities for people with a criminal record, but like previous Bad Bills relating to employment, this one has unintended consequences that must be pointed out.
This week's Bad Bill of the Week has the intention of removing a barrier to employment opportunities for people with a criminal record, but like previous Bad Bills relating to employment, this one has unintended consequences that must be pointed out.
 
After reading House Bill 976, the Gun Safety Act, it becomes hard to believe that Joe Biden, Diane Feinstein and Andrew Cuomo are nowhere to be found roaming the halls of the North Carolina General Assembly.
After reading House Bill 976, the Gun Safety Act, it becomes hard to believe that Joe Biden, Diane Feinstein and Andrew Cuomo are nowhere to be found roaming the halls of the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
What if I were to coax you into accepting a loan with money I stole from you? You'd probably call the police and have me arrested as a thief and a con artist.
What if I were to coax you into accepting a loan with money I stole from you? You'd probably call the police and have me arrested as a thief and a con artist.
 
Recent media reports have suggested that the protesters disrupting the General Assembly at “Moral Mondays” represent a cross-section of North Carolina citizens.
Recent media reports have suggested that the protesters disrupting the General Assembly at “Moral Mondays” represent a cross-section of North Carolina citizens.
 
Families know the fight and closure are long from over, but they are relieved the Racial Justice Act will be no more.
Families know the fight and closure are long from over, but they are relieved the Racial Justice Act will be no more.
 
The North Carolina Senate Finance Committee today introduced a tax reform package that eliminates the corporate tax, lowers and flattens personal income taxes, and eliminates the sales tax on food.
The North Carolina Senate Finance Committee today introduced a tax reform package that eliminates the corporate tax, lowers and flattens personal income taxes, and eliminates the sales tax on food.
 
Search the extensive poll below to get a visual understanding of what is important to North Carolinians now.
Search the extensive poll below to get a visual understanding of what is important to North Carolinians now.
 
Let's say you're an ordinary citizen and you trespass on someone's property. You come back the next day anyway.
Let's say you're an ordinary citizen and you trespass on someone's property. You come back the next day anyway.
 
North Carolina lawmakers have an opportunity. After spirited debate by participants on both sides of the aisle, last week members of the House Education Committee approved a bill (HB 944) to provide low income children with a voucher of up to $4,200 to attend nonpublic schools.
North Carolina lawmakers have an opportunity. After spirited debate by participants on both sides of the aisle, last week members of the House Education Committee approved a bill (HB 944) to provide low income children with a voucher of up to $4,200 to attend nonpublic schools.
 
Since the introduction of this week's Bad Bill of the Week, there has been a lot of talk about criminal background checks.
Since the introduction of this week's Bad Bill of the Week, there has been a lot of talk about criminal background checks.
 
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