Raleigh — A new Civitas poll reveals North Carolina voters’ views on national and state races as well as current events in our state. The poll surveyed 600 registered, likely ... Keep Reading
Archives for May 2016
Civitas Institute Updates the Interactive NC Vote Tracker
Raleigh, N.C. – On the first day of in-person, early voting for the June 7 primary, the Civitas Institute announces an updated, faster NC Vote Tracker (www.NCvotetracker.com) with ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Raiding the Transportation Fund
Legislature threatens to remove a cap on light-rail spending Light-rail is far more costly per passenger than highways Rail projects typically cost twice the original ... Keep Reading
Trump Leads Hillary in New Civitas Poll
RALEIGH – Donald Trump has overtaken Hillary Clinton in the latest Civitas poll. When asked for whom they would vote if the presidential election were held today, 39 percent of ... Keep Reading
McCrory Regains Lead Over Cooper in Latest Civitas Poll
NC’s Continued Strong Economic Performance and Governor’s Handling of HB2 Move Him Upward in May Poll RALEIGH – The latest Civitas poll shows a notable shift in the race for ... Keep Reading
See Allen West’s Inspiring CLC Talk
“We need to know who the real enemy of constitutional conservatives is and stop fighting amongst ourselves,” National Center for Policy Analysis Executive Director Lt. Col. Allen ... Keep Reading
Civitas Counters Influence of Freedom From Religion Foundation
A recent episode in Moore County shows how public interest lawyers can drive policy — on both the Left and the Right. Simply by writing a threatening letter, the Freedom From ... Keep Reading
Panel Lifts Lid on Light-Rail Boondoggle
Here’s a sure-fire idea for the legislature: Let’s spend $138 million of North Carolinians’ money on a project that: You probably will never need or use; Is based on ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll Shows Continued Support for Privacy and Safety in Public Restrooms
RALEIGH – The latest Civitas poll addressed national and local races and issues facing our state, including how voters feel about the recently passed House Bill 2. The majority of ... Keep Reading
Teacher Pay, Part III: The Rising Cost of Benefits
Rising cost of health and retirement benefits is ignored in current discussion Share of employee salary state dedicates for retirement benefits has increased 347 percent since ... Keep Reading