A lot of Republicans in our state still have a lot to learn from conservatives. Moderating your principles is something entirely different from compromising on policy solutions. ... Keep Reading
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Cooper’s State of the State: new tone, same old big government ideas
Determined. That’s the word Gov. Roy Cooper used to describe the state of North Carolina. The speech highlighted much of what is good about North Carolina as well as the challenges ... Keep Reading
NC Legislators Should Reject Medicaid Expansion
North Carolina has been a leader in enacting free-market reforms that are improving people’s lives. Four tax reform packages have reduced the burden of government and simplified ... Keep Reading
The Dangerous Assumptions Behind the Left’s Identity Politics
The NC Justice Center sees economic disparities between groups and assumes they derive from a “system” of discrimination There is no basis to the belief that --- absent racial ... Keep Reading
CIVITAS POLL: Majority of Unaffiliated Support 3 Key Amendments
RALEIGH, N.C. – Today Civitas Poll released its annual statewide survey of unaffiliated voters. Unaffiliated voters are the second largest voting bloc in North Carolina, comprising ... Keep Reading
2018 Legislative Recap
On Friday, June 29th the North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up the short session of the 2017-18 legislative term. Like all sessions, this one was a combination of good and ... Keep Reading
Civitas Launches New “Toxic Agenda” Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RALEIGH – Today the Civitas Institute announced the launch of an ongoing series of articles devoted to exposing proposed policies and programs that ... Keep Reading
Cooper Calls for Special Permit to Buy AR-15-Type Rifles Until Fed Bans Sales
Gov. Roy Cooper is advocating for a special permit to buy certain kinds of modern sporting rifles, along with a host of other legal changes, in the wake of the Florida high school ... Keep Reading
Conservative Leadership Conference Tickets and Schedule Available Now!
CLC 2018 is fast approaching and we couldn't be more excited! Civitas has an incredible lineup of speakers and events for attendees and you won't want to miss it! Here's a snapshot ... Keep Reading
Civitas Files Ethics Complaints Against Governor Cooper
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RALEIGH – Civitas President Donald Bryson will be filing a complaint* Wednesday morning with the North Carolina Ethics Commission. This complaint requests ... Keep Reading
