Raleigh, N.C. – Reacting to Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue’s proposed $19.9 billion dollar budget, 70 percent of North Carolina voters support the state House’s proposed budget which ... Keep Reading
Archives for May 2011
Blueprint NC: Paying to Play?
Do you know where your news comes from? You might not realize that much of the news you consume has been placed by public relations strategists. Many of the news organizations ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Over Half of NC Voters Support “Abortion-Woman’s Right To Know Act”
Raleigh, N.C. – Fifty-six percent of North Carolina voters support proposed legislation requiring more information be provided to women before an abortion is performed, according ... Keep Reading
Shorten Early Voting – Good. Eliminate Registering and Voting on the Same Day – Better
On May 18, 2011, House Bill 658 “Shorten Early Voting Period” passed with a 60-58 vote. The bill would shorten the current 2 ½ week early voting period by a week. Six Republicans ... Keep Reading
A Little Perspective on Education Budget Reductions
This could take us back a generation, it could take another generation to come back and I don’t think that’s what the people of North Carolina want. Senate Minority Leader ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Voters Say Raise Taxes in 2011, Pay the Price in 2012
Raleigh, N.C. – Voters say they would be less likely to vote for a legislator in 2012 who voted for a tax increase. As the General Assembly finalizes the 2011-2012 budget proposal, ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: SB 558 – Unhealthy Government Intrusion
Senate Bill 558 Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days (McKissick D-Durham) offers up an unhealthy dose of government intrusion into voluntary labor agreements. (There ... Keep Reading
Legislative Update 5/20
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Civitas Poll: Perdue Job Approval Remains Under 50 Percent
Raleigh, N.C. – Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue’s job approval rating stands at 46 percent among North Carolina voters, according to a new poll released today by the Civitas Institute. ... Keep Reading