Roy Cooper will literally take the oath of office to become North Carolina’s next governor in the dark. He has scheduled his swearing-in for just after midnight on January 1, 2017, ... Keep Reading
Archives for December 2016
Stand with Civitas by December 31st and advance conservative victories
For most of our state's history, conservatives have faced opposition at every turn. 150 years of liberal administration resulted in sprawling government and an explosion of growth ... Keep Reading
Civitas Files NVRA Letters With State and Six County Election Offices
RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute has sent letters to the NC State Board of Elections and Watauga, Buncombe, Bladen, Pasquotank, Wake, and Durham counties, requesting a thorough ... Keep Reading
Who Was Naughty and Nice in 2016?
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Education Priorities for 2017
North Carolina can continue to make progress improving education. Three key goals that should receive focus in 2017 are: expanding educational choice, efficiency and ... Keep Reading
Join Civitas and Lead Conservative Change
It's been less than a decade since conservatives won majorities in the North Carolina House and Senate. In that time, they've cut taxes dramatically, expanded school choice, and ... Keep Reading
GOP needs long-term perspective
After clearing disruptive protestors from the galleries in the late afternoon Thursday, members of the state House approved on a 70-36 vote legislation that not only transfers ... Keep Reading
Appointment by Cooper Raises Troubling Questions
Governor-elect Roy Cooper must not be familiar with the favorite mantra of North Carolina’s political Left – “Forward Together, Not One Step Back!” His first appointments appear to ... Keep Reading
Civitas Statement Regarding Temporary Injunction
RALEIGH – Yesterday the Civitas Institute decided to withdraw its request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to remove same-day ballots from ... Keep Reading
The Other Side of Safety in the Classroom
NC spends millions to keep schools safe from intruders System for checking teacher background is inadequate NC DPI should adopt recommendations from 2010 SBE report or ... Keep Reading