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Civitas Action Unveils 2017 State Legislative Rankings

July 18, 2017 by Demi Dowdy Leave a Comment

RALEIGH – Civitas Action has released its annual Conservative Effectiveness Ranking of North Carolina state lawmakers for the 2017 regular session. “Civitas Action would like to ... Keep Reading

Attacks on UNC Litigation Reforms Are Weak

July 17, 2017 by Bob Luebke Leave a Comment

Proposed UNC ban on litigation bolsters the focus on academics Alleged threat to accreditation is a flawed argument Accreditation is a poor indicator of quality Contrary ... Keep Reading

Central Planning and Education: A Hayekian Response

July 14, 2017 by brookemedina 5 Comments

Central planning fails miserably in the economy, why would we think it is best for education? Government bureaucrats cannot possess the localized knowledge of the parents and ... Keep Reading

Have NC Fiscal Analysts Been Out in the Sun Too Long?

July 12, 2017 by Francis De Luca Leave a Comment

WRAL-TV recently highlighted a report released by NC Senate Democrats of a "potential" $1 billion dollar budget gap in the North Carolina. What the story fails to discuss is the ... Keep Reading

The Left Blows a Gasket over School Funding — Again

July 5, 2017 by Bob Luebke

“Stop throwing the spoon and bowl and climb out of the high chair!” That’s what I’d tell NC Policy Watch crybabies who continue to assert the policies of Republican legislators ... Keep Reading

Civitas Wins Injunction Stopping Attorney General From Distributing Funds

June 28, 2017 by Demi Dowdy

RALEIGH – On Tuesday, June 27, a state Superior Court judge ruled favorably on several motions for the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) case against the North Carolina ... Keep Reading

Solar Cronyism Continued – HB589

June 27, 2017 by Francis De Luca

House Bill 589, the misnamed Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is making its way through the North Carolina Senate. As I said previously, “the skids have been greased” for this ... Keep Reading

North Carolina’s Continuing Redistricting Saga

June 26, 2017 by Susan Myrick

If the recent news on North Carolina’s political maps and redistricting has you confused, you’re not alone. And, unfortunately, it may be awhile before our state gets any ... Keep Reading

Governor Cooper Prioritizes Politics, Refuses to Sign Budget

June 26, 2017 by Demi Dowdy

RALEIGH – Today, Governor Cooper has announced that he will veto the state budget, which would provide tax relief to the middle class, a heft teacher pay raise, and puts $363 ... Keep Reading

Solar Bill (HB589) Lobbyists’ Information Sheet

June 21, 2017 by Francis De Luca

The table below is from lobbyists working to pass the solar bill, House Bill 589 (Competitive Energy Solutions for NC). They sent this handy little "fact sheet" on the bill to me, ... Keep Reading

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Civitas Action Unveils 2017 State Legislative Rankings

Attacks on UNC Litigation Reforms Are Weak

Central Planning and Education: A Hayekian Response

Have NC Fiscal Analysts Been Out in the Sun Too Long?

The Left Blows a Gasket over School Funding — Again

Civitas Wins Injunction Stopping Attorney General From Distributing Funds

Solar Cronyism Continued – HB589

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