The 2012 North Carolina legislative short session has come to a close, concluding the first biennium in over 100 years that both chambers of the General Assembly were controlled by ... Keep Reading
Archives for July 2012
Voter ID Falls Short in 2012 Session
There was little hope when the 2012 short session opened that the State House would gain the Democratic votes needed to override Gov. Bev Perdue’s veto of the voter photo ID bill – ... Keep Reading
2012 Short Session: Short, But How Sweet?
The 2012 short session has come to a close, marking a dramatic shift from legislative bienniums of the past, both in length and accomplishments. When legislators returned in 2011, ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Obama Negatives Hit 50 Percent, Romney Maintains Lead in North Carolina
July 20, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Tynen (919) 834-2099 James.Tynen@NCCivitas.org Raleigh, N.C. – A new Civitas Poll shows that 50 percent of likely North ... Keep Reading
Civitas Capitol Update 7-19
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Don’t Forget About the Other Taxes in Obamacare
The big debate about whether Obamacare imposes a “penalty” or a “tax” for not buying health insurance shouldn’t blind us to a much more expensive problem: the half-a-trillion ... Keep Reading
NC Needs a Reality Check
If you check out Forbes Magazine’s List of the Best Places for Business and Careers, you will find a slideshow of silver skyscrapers hailing the prosperity of Raleigh and other ... Keep Reading
Civitas Capitol Update 7-12
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Wake County Schools: Back to the Future
I’ve been away on vacation for a couple of weeks. Upon my return, I can’t help but think I’ve stepped back in time. The ongoing – or should we say endless – debate regarding ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Mecklenburg Voters Want Revaluation within 2 Years
July 12, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Tynen (919) 834-2099 James.Tynen@NCCivitas.org Raleigh, N.C. – A Civitas Flash Poll of registered Mecklenburg County voters ... Keep Reading