Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Sens. Kay Hagan and Richard Burr’s favorable ratings are virtually tied among voters according to a new poll released today by the ... Keep Reading
Archives for June 2010
Spending isn’t stimulating
This article first appeared in the June 26 News & Observer. RALEIGH -- Nearly a year and a half has passed since President Barack Obama signed the federal stimulus package into ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: McCrory Ahead if Election for Governor Were Held Today
Raleigh, N.C. – Republican Pat McCrory would defeat incumbent Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue in a rematch if the election for Governor was held today according to a new poll ... Keep Reading
State Legislation: Sure to Satisfy Food and Drug Administration and Department of Corrections
In light of the ongoing struggle to balance the state budget, one particularly frivolous bill introduced this session on the House floor by Rep. Sandra Spaulding Hughes ... Keep Reading
Civitas Flash Poll: Dollar Cruising to Re-Election in HD 36
Raleigh, N.C. – Incumbent Republican State Representative Nelson Dollar begins his re-election campaign with a commanding 22-point lead over Democratic challenger Robin ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Republican Candidate Ahead in Race for Open N.C. House District 103 Seat
Raleigh, N.C. – Republican nominee Bill Brawley is leading the State House District 103 race – which comprises Matthews, Mint Hill, and east Charlotte – against ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Opinion of Obama’s Handling of Gulf Oil Spill Mirrors Overall Job Performance Numbers
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina voters hold similar opinions towards President Obama’s handling of the oil spill in the Gulf as they do his overall job performance ... Keep Reading
Federal Earmarks Make State Economies Worse Off
This article appeared in the June 18 edition of the Charlotte Business Journal. Want to get North Carolina state lawmakers as excited as a kid on Christmas morning? Tell them that ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Democratic Incumbent Behind in Race for House District 116 Seat
Raleigh, N.C. – Democratic incumbent Jane Whilden is trailing Republican challenger Tim Moffitt in the race for State House District 116 seat according to a new SurveyUSA ... Keep Reading
S.B. 1396: $100,000 Biofuels Go-Kart Competition
"Funds for low-cost green technology education," S.B. 1396, which is sponsored by Sen. Garrou (D- Forsyth) and Sen. Brunstetter (R- Forsyth), would appropriate $100,000 dollars for ... Keep Reading