Summer is quickly coming to a close and election season is in full swing. Therefore it makes sense to stop and see what the landscape looks like right now by analyzing some ... Keep Reading
Archives for August 2010
Lawmakers Give Habitual DWI Offenders Drivers’ Licenses
During the long legislative session of 2009 that was defined by increased spending, in¬creased taxes, and a statewide smoking ban, the General Assembly managed to make several ... Keep Reading
New UNC System President Funded Abortions and Gay Rights in North Carolina
This is the second of a three part series examining the new president of the University of North Carolina Thomas Ross. Part 1: Ross speedily confirmed as President of UNC ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: 6 in 10 Unaffiliated Voters Support Death Penalty for First-Degree Murder
Raleigh, N.C. – Six in 10 unaffiliated voters in North Carolina support the death penalty for first-degree murder, according to a new National Research Inc. poll released ... Keep Reading
Ross speedily confirmed as President of UNC System, ACORN ties and all
This is the first of a three part series examining the new president of the University of North Carolina Thomas Ross. Click here for part two. At a hastily convened meeting on ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Burr Continues to Lead Among Unaffiliated Voters in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – Unaffiliated voters in North Carolina continue to lean toward incumbent Republican US Sen. Richard Burr by a 39 percent-32 percent margin against Democratic ... Keep Reading
Report Card on County Government Growth
From 2000 to 2009, 72 of North Carolina’s 100 county governments grew their workforce at a faster pace than their respective private sector employment. Furthermore, 59 ... Keep Reading
SB897: Passing the Buck in the Budget
Sen. Charlie Dannelly (D-Mecklenburg) has the dubious distinction of being the primary sponsor of the budget bill for fiscal year 2010-11. Read the bill, SB897, and the money ... Keep Reading
Legislator Pay Chart
How much does your legislator make? ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Democratic Incumbent Brisson Ahead in House District 22 Re-Election Bid
Raleigh, N.C. – Democratic incumbent William Brisson holds a narrow, three point lead over opponent John Szoka in the state House District 22 race, according to a new ... Keep Reading