Carolina Journal Poll shows improvement in voter optimism after 2024 election
Top priorities for the legislature included cutting taxes, improving state infrastructure, increasing education spending and increasing government transparency. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by David Bass
Robinson, Stein in statistical dead heat in NC governor’s race
The lead Mark Robinson enjoyed earlier this year is all but gone. Donald Trump's lead over President Biden is within the margin of error. Read More
Progressives may scoff but data backs 'two parent' privilege
A new Brookings Institute study reports, “The absence of a father from a child’s home appears to have direct effects on children’s outcomes." Read More
NC hospitals debt collection practices targeted in new report
“The people of North Carolina don’t consume healthcare. It consumes them,” said state Treasurer Dale Folwell. Read More
How secure is North Carolina's power grid?
It is increasingly evident that our energy infrastructure is vulnerable to attacks. Read More
Post-primary Civitas Poll shows tight race for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat
Ted Budd has a slight lead over Cheri Beasley and a slight plurality favors pro-choice over pro-life on abortion. Read More
Freedom? U.S. dips to record low in global rankings
In the index of economic freedom the U.S. dropped to a historic low ranking. Read More
Raleigh ranks 48th out of 50 large metros in public school quality
The Capital City has high levels of average academic achievement but performs poorly on rankings. Read More
Two-thirds of likely N.C. voters support Opportunity Scholarships
School choice is an election issue. Those who support it are likely to win. Read More
New Civitas Poll: Biden's disapproval rating at 57% in North Carolina
A poll of 500 voters give their opinions of President Biden, Governor Cooper, the direction of the country and the news media. Read More
