Category: NC legislature

NC Gov 2028 — already ?????

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Yes, my friends. The scramble for the governor’s mansion is already on. Even though we still have a 2026 US Senate race to get through. As far as anyone can

The majority leader, The Harding Group, and “professional fees”

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Brenden Jones is a powerful member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He is the elected leader of the majority party in the House. So, it can be easily

The majority leader, that ABC warehouse, AND The Harding Group

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I’m seriously beginning to believe that it’s not the people or party in control of government. It’s the size of government and the character of those we trust to administer

The majority leader, lotsa Florida $$$, and that ABC warehouse

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We passed on to you earlier the information about state Rep. Brenden Jones and some controversy surrounding the acquisition of a new warehouse for the state’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)

(Drip! Drip! Drip!) Even more names added to Kentucky distillery trip probe

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Brant Clifton

If you think the outlook for November’s vote is depressing, get a load of where this Greater Carolina fiasco is heading: A newly public search warrant identifies two more lawmakers

Moore among NC counties getting gouged on electricity costs

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Raleigh’s John Locke foundation has released a very interesting study illustrating: (1) how electricity costs are having an extraordinary impact on our current affordability crisis and (2) how pricing is

A free-market approach to achieving affordability

Posted on July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Everyone knows prices are too high. Gas. Food. Basically everything. The consulting class has warned all their political clientele to focus on affordability. Make stuff cost less. Unfortunately, the

TWO lawsuits accuse Phil Berger’s son AND Rockingham County of government weaponization

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Considering how nasty Phil Berger‘s team got with Rockingham County sheriff Sam Page during this year’s GOP primary for state senate, a suit from Page was expected. But there aren’t

Hark! Is that THE OTHER SHOE I hear dropping?

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We’ve heard all about law enforcement’s apparent interest in trips by NC legislators and lobbyists to Kentucky distilleries. All kinds of subpoenas and warrants are being drawn up and passed

Hey, everybody! Meet Mike from Michigan.

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

You ought to be able to trust – at least – someone’s bio. Where they’re from. Where they graduated from. Their wife’s name. How many kids they have. I’m old