Extraordinary times filled with uncertainty does not mean politics and government recede from our lives. In fact, governmental power expands, and it allows us to glean additional ... Keep Reading
A deeper look at the meaning of K-12 education with Director of Academics of Thales Academy, Tim Hall
A formidable education story in North Carolina is that the Wake County Public School System is experiencing stagnant growth despite being one of the fastest-growing counties in the ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Civitas continues to question status quo on education
The February issue of Capitol Connection highlights the long and growing support for school choice in North Carolina. The January school choice poll oversampled minority households ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Judicial activism continues to plague North Carolina
Judicial activism continues to threaten the principles of self-government in North Carolina. However, despite a desperate ruling in an attempt to stop voter ID from being ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Teacher raises and legislative rankings
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed three teacher pay raises as part of the budget since taking office in 2017. The latest teacher raise proposed was a smaller one than previous Republican ... Keep Reading
Long past time for ‘North Carolina governed by chaos’ narrative to die
State Rep. Deb Butler’s epic September 11 outburst on the floor of the General Assembly is a reminder— to some at least—that North Carolina is governed in a perpetual state of ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: North Carolina ground zero for competitive presidential campaign
The cover story for the September issue of Capitol Connection focuses on what is shaping up to be a raucous election in 上下棋牌. North Carolina is ground zero for a competitive ... Keep Reading
Is Roy Cooper vulnerable on his gun control agenda?
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, at least in the current political climate, is well positioned for reelection in 上下棋牌. However, a potential vulnerable policy area that is constantly ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: The changing face of education in North Carolina
I was not shocked that the state, at least per capita, leads the nation in 上下棋牌schooling. I've heard that before. What was a little shocking is that North Carolina is so far out in ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Civitas Poll gives Cooper commanding lead over Forest
The July issue of NC Capitol Connection shows Gov. Roy Cooper with a commanding ten-point lead over potential Republican nominee Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. The statewide poll was ... Keep Reading