Nationally, more than 30 states have a limit or cap on damages in medical liability cases, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Senate Bill 33, Medical ... Keep Reading
Archives for March 2011
Socially Irresponsible Companies
Senate Bill 26, the North Carolina Benefit Corporation Act, would create a new class of business or corporation that can claim to be morally superior to the run of the mill greedy ... Keep Reading
Legislative Minute – 3-4-11
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SB-8: An Overview of Charter School Legislation
Facts to Consider: 20,000 – Number of students on charter school waiting lists in North Carolina. 100 – Maximum number of charter schools North Carolina can establish under ... Keep Reading
Smart Start Overhead Takes From Kids
This story is part of an ongoing series evaluating Smart Start and related early childcare programs in an attempt to improve their efficiency and priorities. Related articles and ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Say Lower Healthcare Costs by Limiting Medical Malpractice Suits
Raleigh, N.C. – Over half, or 56 percent, of North Carolina voters say the state Legislature should limit medical malpractice lawsuits in order to lower the cost of health care and ... Keep Reading
House Bill 188 Introduces Much Needed Spending Reform
A constitutional amendment to restrain spending would smooth out state spending over business cycles, and help avoid painful, unpredictable budget crises. Leading up to the ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Support a Balanced State Board of Elections
Raleigh, N.C. – Seventy-seven percent of North Carolina voters say switching from the current partisan State Board of Elections make-up to a board with equal party representation ... Keep Reading