One of the big phenomenons in our culture today is that everything is being politicized. About five years ago I wrote about how death has even become politicized. This is largely ... Keep Reading
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Medicaid expansion and the mythical pot o’ gold
I remember all those Lucky Charms commercials from the 1980s. Most of them probably aired during the Saturday morning cartoons. I do recall Lucky occasionally sliding down the ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Races Appear to be Tightening for Final Stretch
According to the Civitas Poll, Republicans gained some momentum for October when compared to the previous month. While the midterm elections are headed into the home stretch, ... Keep Reading
Civitas Action to Score Votes on House Budget Proposal
The N.C. House budget proposal for FY 2015-16 would introduce more than $1 billion in new budgeted spending year-over-year and include tens in millions in targeted tax breaks doled ... Keep Reading
Taxpayer Bill of Rights Approved by House Committee
This year's version of a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) yesterday was approved by the House Committee on Government, and moves to the House Finance Committee. House Bill 274 would ... Keep Reading
