The 2011 North Carolina legislative session marked the first time in over 140 years that both chambers of the General Assembly were controlled by Republicans. With the adjournment of the long session until mid-July, the Civitas Institute recently released a new policy series, reviewing the promises kept and opportunities missed in this historic session.
The Institute has taken a look back, examining the legislation that passed, or failed, in the General Assembly in relation to the Republicans’ “100 Days that Will Change North Carolina” plan. Topics include: budget and taxes, voter ID, education, gun rights, regulatory reform and several others.
GOP: Makes Good on Promises, More
Historic State Budget Battle Focuses on Taxes, Jobs
Regulatory Reform: Jobs and Economic Recovery Take Priority over State Bureaucracy
Legislature Imposes New Hurdles for Involuntary Annexations
Lawmakers Perform Healthcare Reconstructive Surgery
2011 Redistricting is a Process
Session Filled With Steps – And Missteps – to Redirect and Reshape Public Education
Immigration Reform Long Time in Coming, Long Ways to Go
North Carolina’s Attempt at Election Reform
Second Amendment Gets a Fresh Look in 2011 Session
Session Gains Ground on Family Issues
Tort Reform Not Forgotten in Historic Legislative Session