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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.

According to an April 6, 2012 N&O article, NC Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco asked his Director of the Community Development Division, Henry McKoy, to resign and McKoy refused.
According to an April 6, 2012 N&O article, NC Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco asked his Director of the Community Development Division, Henry McKoy, to resign and McKoy refused.
 
Conservatives can win - but only if they understand that winning the debate means understanding that the real clash "is a moral fight, not an economic disagreement."
Conservatives can win - but only if they understand that winning the debate means understanding that the real clash "is a moral fight, not an economic disagreement."
 
Civitas does their usual fine job in exposing the current political climate in North Carolina through their noteworthy delivery system - "February Poll Results".
Civitas does their usual fine job in exposing the current political climate in North Carolina through their noteworthy delivery system - "February Poll Results".
 
Some state legislators point to a case in Scotland County that cost a businessman thousands of dollars and affected his firm's unemployment credit rating as a prime example of why the penalty for unemployment fraud should be increased from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Some state legislators point to a case in Scotland County that cost a businessman thousands of dollars and affected his firm's unemployment credit rating as a prime example of why the penalty for unemployment fraud should be increased from a misdemeanor to a felony.
 
The pre-K teacher involved in the "chicken nuggets" incident in Hoke County changed her version of what happened after undergoing three separate interrogations. Margaret Maynor was brought to tears in the third session. She submitted her resignation soon after.
The pre-K teacher involved in the "chicken nuggets" incident in Hoke County changed her version of what happened after undergoing three separate interrogations. Margaret Maynor was brought to tears in the third session. She submitted her resignation soon after.
 
Americans for Prosperity Foundation – North Carolina (AFPF-NC) and the John William Pope Civitas Institute, the partners behind NC Real Solutions, today responded to Governor Beverly Perdue’s criticisms of their new television ad.
Americans for Prosperity Foundation – North Carolina (AFPF-NC) and the John William Pope Civitas Institute, the partners behind NC Real Solutions, today responded to Governor Beverly Perdue’s criticisms of their new television ad.
 
Some parents and lawmakers say the discussion over the Hoke County school lunch issue continues to skirt two key overarching issues.
Some parents and lawmakers say the discussion over the Hoke County school lunch issue continues to skirt two key overarching issues.
 
Young America's Foundation will be holding its Freedom Conference on March 23 and 24 in Raleigh, called Exposing the Corruption of the Obama Administration.
Young America's Foundation will be holding its Freedom Conference on March 23 and 24 in Raleigh, called Exposing the Corruption of the Obama Administration.
 
Members of North Carolina’s Revenue Laws Committee are considering drafted legislation to repeal the state’s death tax.
Members of North Carolina’s Revenue Laws Committee are considering drafted legislation to repeal the state’s death tax.
 
Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have requested waivers from the Federal government for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation.
Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have requested waivers from the Federal government for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation.
 
More than 600 attendees from as far away as Macon County and Wrightsville Beach traveled to Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC) this past weekend.
More than 600 attendees from as far away as Macon County and Wrightsville Beach traveled to Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC) this past weekend.
 
School lunch inspections, such as the one at West Hoke Elementary School that garnered national attention, could be avoided in the future if the NC Child Care Commission doesn't ignore a recommendation from the General Assembly and its own attorney.
School lunch inspections, such as the one at West Hoke Elementary School that garnered national attention, could be avoided in the future if the NC Child Care Commission doesn't ignore a recommendation from the General Assembly and its own attorney.
 
We are now engaged in the political "silly season," and now is probably a good time to know how our fellow North Carolina citizens feel on the issues important to them.
We are now engaged in the political "silly season," and now is probably a good time to know how our fellow North Carolina citizens feel on the issues important to them.
 
Hoke County Schools Assistant Superintendent Bob Barnes is telling the media the pre-K student who was forced to supplement her homemade lunch with chicken nuggets must have been confused when she went through the school lunch line.
Hoke County Schools Assistant Superintendent Bob Barnes is telling the media the pre-K student who was forced to supplement her homemade lunch with chicken nuggets must have been confused when she went through the school lunch line.
 
I wanted to inform you that automated phone calls sent out repeatedly over the past week have nothing to do with The Civitas Institute.
I wanted to inform you that automated phone calls sent out repeatedly over the past week have nothing to do with The Civitas Institute.
 
A mother in Hoke County complains her daughter was forced to eat a school lunch because a government inspector determined her home-made lunch did not meet nutrition requirements.
A mother in Hoke County complains her daughter was forced to eat a school lunch because a government inspector determined her home-made lunch did not meet nutrition requirements.
 
I learned this week that a far-left, ultra-liberal website, "Blue NC", is attacking this year's CLC. And, the owner of the website is even offering to pay protesters who want to "Occupy" the conference!
I learned this week that a far-left, ultra-liberal website, "Blue NC", is attacking this year's CLC. And, the owner of the website is even offering to pay protesters who want to "Occupy" the conference!
 
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) continues to threaten state sovereignty and individual rights.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) continues to threaten state sovereignty and individual rights.
 
I agree with Gov. Perdue's assessment that education is key to our future. However, I cannot agree with her proposal to raise taxes. The proposal is based on a number of myths. Let's look at five of the worst.
I agree with Gov. Perdue's assessment that education is key to our future. However, I cannot agree with her proposal to raise taxes. The proposal is based on a number of myths. Let's look at five of the worst.
 
In the wake of Governor Perdue's surprise announcement that she will not run for re-election, Representative Bill Faison (D-Orange) announced his intention to run for governor January 28th in Greensboro, NC.
In the wake of Governor Perdue's surprise announcement that she will not run for re-election, Representative Bill Faison (D-Orange) announced his intention to run for governor January 28th in Greensboro, NC.
 
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us March 2-3, 2012 in Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC).
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us March 2-3, 2012 in Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC).
 
The data stands in stark contrast to Gov. Beverly Perdue's claims Republican state budget cuts have resulted in larger class sizes, and the loss of thousands of teacher and teacher assistant positions.
The data stands in stark contrast to Gov. Beverly Perdue's claims Republican state budget cuts have resulted in larger class sizes, and the loss of thousands of teacher and teacher assistant positions.
 
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly successfully overrode Gov. Perdue's veto of SB 727- No Dues Checkoff for School Employees.
Last week the North Carolina General Assembly successfully overrode Gov. Perdue's veto of SB 727- No Dues Checkoff for School Employees.
 
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us March 2-3, 2012 in Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC).
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us March 2-3, 2012 in Raleigh for the Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC).
 
Documents obtained by the Civitas Institute suggest Gov. Bev Perdue is attempting to strong-arm North Carolina's three major utility companies into supplying more expensive energy to their customers in the northeastern part of the state.
Documents obtained by the Civitas Institute suggest Gov. Bev Perdue is attempting to strong-arm North Carolina's three major utility companies into supplying more expensive energy to their customers in the northeastern part of the state.
 
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