If you could make one change to clean up corruption in North Carolina state government, what would it be? Get new people in office 1st I’d fire everybody there ... Keep Reading
Archives for December 2009
Civitas Poll: Obama Favorability Remains Under 50
Raleigh, N.C. – President Barack Obama’s popularity among North Carolina voters remained under 50 percent for the second month in a row according to a new poll released ... Keep Reading
Legislature Slashes Sentences for Murderers and Rapists
North Carolina lawmakers seem more concerned with saving a few dollars than keeping those charged with rape, murder or many other felonious crimes in prison. Thanks to a new set ... Keep Reading
State Auditor Beth Wood Ignored Law on State Reimbursement
During the last few months State Auditor Beth Wood has found herself involved in several incidents that have raised questions about her judgment and professionalism. Allegations ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Perdue Favorability Up, But Remains Negative
Raleigh, N.C. – Gov. Bev Perdue’s favorability numbers ticked up slightly this month, but her overall favorability rating remains a net negative according to a new poll ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Continue Health Care Opposition
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina voters remain opposed to efforts to reform the nation’s health care system by President Obama and Congressional Democrats. According ... Keep Reading
Is Golden LEAF Necessary?
Executive Summary Why does Golden LEAF exist? This question is not poised in a legal context. Rather it is meant to discern whether the organization offers any unique benefits to ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Leave Prosecutor in Place
Civitas Poll: Leave Prosecutor in Place Voters Overwhelmingly Say Let Him Finish Investigation Raleigh, N.C. – The federal prosecutor investigating former ... Keep Reading
Market, Uninsured Affected by Government-Imposed Mandates
One major factor clearly contributing to higher health care costs is state-level mandates. These mandates, a requirement by the government, as well as laws and regulations ... Keep Reading
During Recession, Family Budgets Go Down, State Spending Continues Up
The 2009-10 budget marks a continuation of North Carolina’s dysfunctional “spend and tax” cycle: when times are good the state dramatically increases spending. ... Keep Reading