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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.

This week’s “Bad Bill of the Week” is House Bill 188, Early Voting on Weekends.
This week’s “Bad Bill of the Week” is House Bill 188, Early Voting on Weekends.
 
The Tax Foundation last week unveiled its latest installment of its annual State Business Tax Climate Index for 2012. Unsurprisingly, North Carolina remained far down the list, coming in a dismal 44 – making our state the 7th worst in the nation.
The Tax Foundation last week unveiled its latest installment of its annual State Business Tax Climate Index for 2012. Unsurprisingly, North Carolina remained far down the list, coming in a dismal 44 – making our state the 7th worst in the nation.
 
North Carolina's tax structure is almost assuredly going to receive an overhaul in 2013. Legislative leaders and newly elected Gov. Pat McCrory have made no secret of this.
North Carolina's tax structure is almost assuredly going to receive an overhaul in 2013. Legislative leaders and newly elected Gov. Pat McCrory have made no secret of this.
 
Senator Eleanor Kinnaird (D-Orange) is the lone sponsor of this week's Bad Bill of the Week - SB 155, The Hamilton C. Horton Jr. Independent Redistricting Commission. Senator Kinnaird sponsored a similar bill last year with the same name.
Senator Eleanor Kinnaird (D-Orange) is the lone sponsor of this week's Bad Bill of the Week - SB 155, The Hamilton C. Horton Jr. Independent Redistricting Commission. Senator Kinnaird sponsored a similar bill last year with the same name.
 
With the General Assembly considering legislation requiring voters to show photo identification to vote, a House panel recently heard from experts on the issue.
With the General Assembly considering legislation requiring voters to show photo identification to vote, a House panel recently heard from experts on the issue.
 
The Civitas Institute has released polling questions probing North Carolina voters' attitudes on issues dealing with voting and election integrity.
The Civitas Institute has released polling questions probing North Carolina voters' attitudes on issues dealing with voting and election integrity.
 
Dr. Arthur Laffer, former economic advisor to President Reagan and commonly referred to as the father of supply-side economics sits down with Civitas to discuss how cuts in tax rates bring prosperity.
Dr. Arthur Laffer, former economic advisor to President Reagan and commonly referred to as the father of supply-side economics sits down with Civitas to discuss how cuts in tax rates bring prosperity.
 
One part of the legislation will repeal the Racial Justice Act, which many believe was a back-door tactic to get rid of the death penalty.
One part of the legislation will repeal the Racial Justice Act, which many believe was a back-door tactic to get rid of the death penalty.
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is another repeat offender. SB 99, the North Carolina Benefit Corporation Act, is the same piece of legislation dubbed a "Bad Bill" by Civitas in 2011.
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is another repeat offender. SB 99, the North Carolina Benefit Corporation Act, is the same piece of legislation dubbed a "Bad Bill" by Civitas in 2011.
 
For those who may not recall, the United decision reversed previous laws that banned independent political expenditures by corporations (including non-profits and unions)
For those who may not recall, the United decision reversed previous laws that banned independent political expenditures by corporations (including non-profits and unions)
 
A change in North Carolina's tax code is coming this year. The most likely outcome will be a reduction in the reliance on our state's income taxes and more of a reliance on an expanded sales tax.
A change in North Carolina's tax code is coming this year. The most likely outcome will be a reduction in the reliance on our state's income taxes and more of a reliance on an expanded sales tax.
 
Last week state Sens. Thom Goolsby (R-New Hanover) and Tom Apadoca (R-Buncombe) sponsored legislation (SB 125) to make it a class 3 misdemeanor to violate public records and open meetings laws, which would at long last give those laws some teeth.
Last week state Sens. Thom Goolsby (R-New Hanover) and Tom Apadoca (R-Buncombe) sponsored legislation (SB 125) to make it a class 3 misdemeanor to violate public records and open meetings laws, which would at long last give those laws some teeth.
 
While the media is reporting on an important political story, WRAL is leaving out key information about its deep connections to the group at the center of the story.
While the media is reporting on an important political story, WRAL is leaving out key information about its deep connections to the group at the center of the story.
 
Earlier this month the Island Packet, a coastal newspaper covering Beaufort County, South Carolina and vicinity, reported that Moss was one of three finalists for same position with the Beaufort County School District (South Carolina).
Earlier this month the Island Packet, a coastal newspaper covering Beaufort County, South Carolina and vicinity, reported that Moss was one of three finalists for same position with the Beaufort County School District (South Carolina).
 
When reporting on Blueprint NC's leaked documents, WRAL was all over the story, with one exception: It somehow failed to mention in any of its stories that the owners of the station are deeply entangled with the left-wing group and some of its allies.
When reporting on Blueprint NC's leaked documents, WRAL was all over the story, with one exception: It somehow failed to mention in any of its stories that the owners of the station are deeply entangled with the left-wing group and some of its allies.
 
Known as the Youth Skin Cancer Prevention Act, HB 18 would require all North Carolinians under 18 years of age to have a written prescription from a doctor in order to use a tanning bed, essentially banning all minors from indoor tanning.
Known as the Youth Skin Cancer Prevention Act, HB 18 would require all North Carolinians under 18 years of age to have a written prescription from a doctor in order to use a tanning bed, essentially banning all minors from indoor tanning.
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is a repeat offender. House Bill 100 Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days, sponsored by Reps. Alma Adams (D-Guilford) and Larry Hall (D-Durham), would criminalize voluntary work agreements between workers and employers.
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is a repeat offender. House Bill 100 Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days, sponsored by Reps. Alma Adams (D-Guilford) and Larry Hall (D-Durham), would criminalize voluntary work agreements between workers and employers.
 
In a blatantly partisan move, the staff of the North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE) successfully subverted state law to facilitate online voter registration in North Carolina by the 2012 Barack Obama campaign.
In a blatantly partisan move, the staff of the North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE) successfully subverted state law to facilitate online voter registration in North Carolina by the 2012 Barack Obama campaign.
 
It's time for North Carolina and federal leaders to develop healthy skepticism about large-scale government-run pre-kindergarten education in schools - because there's mounting evidence that the programs do little or no good.
It's time for North Carolina and federal leaders to develop healthy skepticism about large-scale government-run pre-kindergarten education in schools - because there's mounting evidence that the programs do little or no good.
 
House Bill 35, with primary sponsors Rayne Brown (R-Davidson) and George Cleveland (R-Onslow), would repeal the statutory authority enabling the state to issue Certificates of Participation (COPs) as a form of debt financing.
House Bill 35, with primary sponsors Rayne Brown (R-Davidson) and George Cleveland (R-Onslow), would repeal the statutory authority enabling the state to issue Certificates of Participation (COPs) as a form of debt financing.
 
Occupational licensing has been a frequent target for our Bad Bill of the Week series, so it's not surprising that we didn't have to wait long into the 2013 General Assembly Session for a burdensome licensing bill to be filed in the General Assembly.
Occupational licensing has been a frequent target for our Bad Bill of the Week series, so it's not surprising that we didn't have to wait long into the 2013 General Assembly Session for a burdensome licensing bill to be filed in the General Assembly.
 
There is one talking point that has become the go-to objection to eliminating North Carolina's state income taxes and replacing the revenue by expanding the sales tax: "This will shift the tax burden from the rich and onto the backs of the poor!"
There is one talking point that has become the go-to objection to eliminating North Carolina's state income taxes and replacing the revenue by expanding the sales tax: "This will shift the tax burden from the rich and onto the backs of the poor!"
 
Our state has been suffering with high unemployment and sluggish economic growth since the 2008 financial crisis primarily because of an inadequate educational system, high taxes and poor investments by state government.
Our state has been suffering with high unemployment and sluggish economic growth since the 2008 financial crisis primarily because of an inadequate educational system, high taxes and poor investments by state government.
 
Famed economist Arthur Laffer provided real-world economic solutions at the Civitas Institute's legislative training session recently in Raleigh.
Famed economist Arthur Laffer provided real-world economic solutions at the Civitas Institute's legislative training session recently in Raleigh.
 
The President of the Civitas Institute today called on attorney Al McSurely to retract a lie about Civitas he told at a press conference today.
The President of the Civitas Institute today called on attorney Al McSurely to retract a lie about Civitas he told at a press conference today.
 
Reporters, legislators, analysts and the public should all be advised to be leery of the statistics in a new report criticizing tax modernization proposals.
Reporters, legislators, analysts and the public should all be advised to be leery of the statistics in a new report criticizing tax modernization proposals.
 
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, and Kansas Governor Sam Brownback have all called for their states to eliminate their income tax and replace it with a sales tax over the past week.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, and Kansas Governor Sam Brownback have all called for their states to eliminate their income tax and replace it with a sales tax over the past week.
 
Many scandals are about crimes and money, but equally destructive are scandals that corrode our sense of honor.
Many scandals are about crimes and money, but equally destructive are scandals that corrode our sense of honor.
 
At the only statewide conservative conference in North Carolina, speakers, workshops, and special events will educate and empower conservatives on how we can restore our state to greatness.
At the only statewide conservative conference in North Carolina, speakers, workshops, and special events will educate and empower conservatives on how we can restore our state to greatness.
 
James A. “Art” Pope has resigned from the boards of the Civitas Institute and Civitas Action, Robert L. Luddy, chairman of both organizations, announced today.
James A. “Art” Pope has resigned from the boards of the Civitas Institute and Civitas Action, Robert L. Luddy, chairman of both organizations, announced today.
 
North Carolina was once a growth champion of the national economy. Between 1981 and 1999, North Carolina's average personal income growth was the 4th fastest in the nation.
North Carolina was once a growth champion of the national economy. Between 1981 and 1999, North Carolina's average personal income growth was the 4th fastest in the nation.
 
If you don't understand what Director Gary Bartlett is trying to explain to the State Board of Elections in this video that's okay, it's pretty evident the Board doesn't understand too much either.
If you don't understand what Director Gary Bartlett is trying to explain to the State Board of Elections in this video that's okay, it's pretty evident the Board doesn't understand too much either.
 
A Civitas investigation has revealed how lobbyist Bob Hall, Director of the liberal advocacy group Democracy North Carolina, is a behind-the-scenes driving force at the State Board of Elections (SBE).
A Civitas investigation has revealed how lobbyist Bob Hall, Director of the liberal advocacy group Democracy North Carolina, is a behind-the-scenes driving force at the State Board of Elections (SBE).
 
What would the ideal job look like for you? Would it be one in which you had free rein to do whatever your heart desired and were paid regardless of your productivity?
What would the ideal job look like for you? Would it be one in which you had free rein to do whatever your heart desired and were paid regardless of your productivity?
 
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