Business leaders complain the North Carolina unemployment system needs to be completely changed so people are encouraged to train and work. A Civitas Institute video report ... Keep Reading
Archives for January 2012
Rep. Faison’s Expensive and Impractical JOBS Plan
In the wake of Governor Perdue’s surprise announcement that she will not run for re-election, Representative Bill Faison (D-Orange) announced his intention to run for governor ... Keep Reading
Their Own Words: The Most Important Issue for the State
In the 2012 elections for Governor and State Legislature, what will be the most important issue to you personally? Legend: Location: Charlotte Western Piedmont Triangle ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s Lost Decade
The first decade of the 21st Century for North Carolina was a difficult one. In terms of the state’s economic condition, many may label it a lost decade. Lost jobs, lost fiscal ... Keep Reading
Civitas Capitol Update 01-27
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Civitas Poll: Romney Leads Obama in N.C.
Jan. 26, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Francis De Luca (919) 834-2099 Francis.Deluca@NCCivitas.org Raleigh, N.C. – A new Civitas Institute poll shows Republican ... Keep Reading
Public Finance Funds Falling Short
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Bev Perdue: Hollywood’s Favorite Governor
Picture these two people: one is a wealthy Hollywood studio executive looking to film another Disney blockbuster and add to the billions in revenue for his company, the other is a ... Keep Reading
Behind the DPI School Personnel Numbers
The Department of Public Instruction has released the final public school personnel [1] figures for 2011-12. Last week we posted preliminary school personnel data on the Civitas ... Keep Reading
Civitas Capitol Update 01-19
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