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Archives for June 2015
NC’s ‘Steyer’ Wants to Re-educate Conservatives
The physical resemblance is uncanny, but it’s not the only thing Jay Faison and Tom Steyer have in common. They both are wealthy political environmental activists who have decided ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Ending Voter ID Before it Began?
North Carolina is the first state to lose a voter photo ID case and the Republicans in the state legislature were the deciding factor. Late last week, out of nowhere, ... Keep Reading
June Poll Lunch
June 30, 2015 - June 30, 2015 4500 Marriott Drive Map and Directions | Register Description:We are excited to announce the debut of the Civitas talk radio show, 'What Matters With ... Keep Reading
Senate Releases More Conservative Budget Plan
Senate Budget Spends Nearly $700M Less than House, Cuts Taxes, Issues No Debt, Sets More Aside for Rainy Day, Trims Cronyism The North Carolina Senate this week ... Keep Reading
School Choice: The Engine of a Growing Economy?
Choice and competition in education yield stronger schools, better academic performance, and better community outcomes. But can robust school choice actually drive economic growth? ... Keep Reading
Anti-VIVA Activists Battle Facts
The court battle over the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA), the landmark election reform legislation signed into law in 2013, will begin again in a few weeks. U.S. Judge ... Keep Reading
Bad Bill of the Week: Student ID Bill Would Threaten Reforms
Liberal/progressive legislators look to add yet another official form of identification to the already lengthy list of acceptable voter photo IDs with HB 240. This bill would amend ... Keep Reading
Three Reasons the Future is Conservative
The cliché is that conservatives are stuck in the past, but the truth is that our ideas provide the best way to move into an increasingly turbulent future. Of course, ... Keep Reading
New Tax Reforms Would Boost NC
June 10, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brian Balfour (919) 834-2099 brian.balfour@nccivitas.org RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute applauds Senate leadership for ... Keep Reading