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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.

These have not been good weeks for anyone who watches the landscape of public education.
These have not been good weeks for anyone who watches the landscape of public education.
 
The NC State Board of Elections released a report detailing 570 cases of suspected election fraud that the board has referred to prosecutors
The NC State Board of Elections released a report detailing 570 cases of suspected election fraud that the board has referred to prosecutors
 
In all likelihood, Gov. Roy Cooper will have a competitive race for reelection in his bid for a second term in 2020.
In all likelihood, Gov. Roy Cooper will have a competitive race for reelection in his bid for a second term in 2020.
 
A new report out by Pew Research shows that 94 of 100 North Carolina counties saw their per capita incomes grow between 2016 and 2018 (adjusted for inflation).
A new report out by Pew Research shows that 94 of 100 North Carolina counties saw their per capita incomes grow between 2016 and 2018 (adjusted for inflation).
 
As the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for president debate the merits of taxing the wealthiest Americans, maybe we should instead focus on getting rid of a program that effectively taxes the poorest among us.
As the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for president debate the merits of taxing the wealthiest Americans, maybe we should instead focus on getting rid of a program that effectively taxes the poorest among us.
 
The N&O yesterday published an op-ed by the NC Justice Center that accuses Sen. Phil Berger of “spinning a compelling yarn, even when he doesn’t tell the whole story.”
The N&O yesterday published an op-ed by the NC Justice Center that accuses Sen. Phil Berger of “spinning a compelling yarn, even when he doesn’t tell the whole story.”
 
The latest (but certainly not last) round of redistricting lawsuits is behind us.
The latest (but certainly not last) round of redistricting lawsuits is behind us.
 
Candidate filing in North Carolina starts on December 2, but one group of candidates will not be able to file that day.
Candidate filing in North Carolina starts on December 2, but one group of candidates will not be able to file that day.
 
One of the most memorable Thanksgivings for me was serving dinner to the homeless in Hawaii back in the early 1990s.
One of the most memorable Thanksgivings for me was serving dinner to the homeless in Hawaii back in the early 1990s.
 
Should a convicted felon who has not completed his or her full sentence be allowed to vote? The North Carolina National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) thinks so.
Should a convicted felon who has not completed his or her full sentence be allowed to vote? The North Carolina National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) thinks so.
 
NC’s rate of 3.4% is higher than the national 3.2% average, clocking in at 16th highest in the country.
NC’s rate of 3.4% is higher than the national 3.2% average, clocking in at 16th highest in the country.
 
At a rally at Clark University in Atlanta, Senator Elizabeth Warren was continually interrupted by chants of “Our Children, Our Choice” by parents who opposed Warren’s plan to end federal funding for charter schools and wore T-shirts that read, “Powerful Parents Network.”
At a rally at Clark University in Atlanta, Senator Elizabeth Warren was continually interrupted by chants of “Our Children, Our Choice” by parents who opposed Warren’s plan to end federal funding for charter schools and wore T-shirts that read, “Powerful Parents Network.”
 
Twenty percent or more of Medicaid spending in 2019—an amount likely to exceed $75 billion—is improper.
Twenty percent or more of Medicaid spending in 2019—an amount likely to exceed $75 billion—is improper.
 
In an incredible act of acrobatics, the so-called “fact checkers” bent over backwards this week in order to simultaneously protect Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper from facing the political ramifications of his actions and take shots at the Republican leadership of the state legislature.
In an incredible act of acrobatics, the so-called “fact checkers” bent over backwards this week in order to simultaneously protect Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper from facing the political ramifications of his actions and take shots at the Republican leadership of the state legislature.
 
These developments give many North Carolina conservatives pause. And for good reason.
These developments give many North Carolina conservatives pause. And for good reason.
 
An overhaul of North Carolina’s Medicaid system, approved years ago and weeks into enrollment, is being postponed indefinitely because funding for it was vetoed by Gov. Cooper.
An overhaul of North Carolina’s Medicaid system, approved years ago and weeks into enrollment, is being postponed indefinitely because funding for it was vetoed by Gov. Cooper.
 
Reimagining or reframing American history is nothing new. Scholars and educators do it all the time.
Reimagining or reframing American history is nothing new. Scholars and educators do it all the time.
 
The N&O this weekend published an editorial declaring that North Carolina’s corporate income tax cuts are “not working.”
The N&O this weekend published an editorial declaring that North Carolina’s corporate income tax cuts are “not working.”
 
As the map drawing progresses in the General Assembly in the wake of the Harper v Lewis preliminary injunction, all of the maps so far produced by members of the Joint Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting have either an 8-5 or 7-6 likely split in favor of Republicans.
As the map drawing progresses in the General Assembly in the wake of the Harper v Lewis preliminary injunction, all of the maps so far produced by members of the Joint Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting have either an 8-5 or 7-6 likely split in favor of Republicans.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a new set of congressional districts today. Within an hour, the same Democratic organization that had sued against the previous map said that they would sue over the new map as well.
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a new set of congressional districts today. Within an hour, the same Democratic organization that had sued against the previous map said that they would sue over the new map as well.
 
After 1,717 bills, nine vetoes and 186 new laws with the prospect of even more over the next few days, the legislature finally adjourned and ended one of the longest legislative sessions in recent history.
After 1,717 bills, nine vetoes and 186 new laws with the prospect of even more over the next few days, the legislature finally adjourned and ended one of the longest legislative sessions in recent history.
 
Mecklenburg County voters on Tuesday rejected a local quarter cent sales tax hike sold as a way to raise funds for area art projects and parks.
Mecklenburg County voters on Tuesday rejected a local quarter cent sales tax hike sold as a way to raise funds for area art projects and parks.
 
It is human nature; we get want we want but then disregard it for the next shiny new thing. NC Sen. Jeff Jackson’s (D-Mecklenburg) recent comments reveal that he is certainly not above human greed and corruption.
It is human nature; we get want we want but then disregard it for the next shiny new thing. NC Sen. Jeff Jackson’s (D-Mecklenburg) recent comments reveal that he is certainly not above human greed and corruption.
 
A lot of attention in the aftermath of elections on November 5 focused on nationalizing voting trends in Virginia and Kentucky.
A lot of attention in the aftermath of elections on November 5 focused on nationalizing voting trends in Virginia and Kentucky.
 
Another chapter may soon be added to North Carolina’s long-running school finance case known as Leandro v. State.
Another chapter may soon be added to North Carolina’s long-running school finance case known as Leandro v. State.
 
Senate Bill 557, which was approved by the legislature and is sitting on Gov. Cooper’s desk, is a bit of a mixed bag.
Senate Bill 557, which was approved by the legislature and is sitting on Gov. Cooper’s desk, is a bit of a mixed bag.
 
Underneath the carefully choreographed unified exterior, signs are emerging that the coalition that helped to elect Democratic politicians for decades may be fracturing.
Underneath the carefully choreographed unified exterior, signs are emerging that the coalition that helped to elect Democratic politicians for decades may be fracturing.
 
Underneath the carefully choreographed unified exterior, signs are emerging that the coalition that helped to elect Democratic politicians for decades may be fracturing.
Underneath the carefully choreographed unified exterior, signs are emerging that the coalition that helped to elect Democratic politicians for decades may be fracturing.
 
Roy Cooper once again is displaying his blatant hypocrisy on corporate taxes.
 
North Carolina could be shaping up to be more of a swing state than Ohio or Florida, yet while Trump is far from dominant, he is fairly stable here from a reelection standpoint.
North Carolina could be shaping up to be more of a swing state than Ohio or Florida, yet while Trump is far from dominant, he is fairly stable here from a reelection standpoint.
 
You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat others, including those whom they hold political or professional power over.
You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat others, including those whom they hold political or professional power over.
 
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced earlier in October that the Senate would close out the long session by the end of the month.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced earlier in October that the Senate would close out the long session by the end of the month.
 
The North Carolina Department of Transportation under Gov. Roy Cooper has become a money pit and state Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon just keeps digging.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation under Gov. Roy Cooper has become a money pit and state Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon just keeps digging.
 
This is the second of a two-part series critiquing several redistricting reform proposals in the North Carolina General Assembly on their adherence to principles of redistricting reform.
This is the second of a two-part series critiquing several redistricting reform proposals in the North Carolina General Assembly on their adherence to principles of redistricting reform.
 
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