Sex changes. State funds. (Oh, my.)
State senator Andy Wells (R-Hickory) has decided he’s going to go poke the radical homosexual hornet’s nest, too: […] The Trustees who run the State Health Plan faced a tough
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#ncga: In planning for 2017, harken back to the 80s
Yes, it was a good decade. I was a rookie in the political game. Republicans won the lieutenant governship, governorship, and president. The Reagan Revolution — we thought — was
Continue readingRoy straps on his safety helmet, preps for his new, um, “job.” (Game ON.)
He’s done little but run for governor on the taxpayer’s dime for the last four years. He did nothing to fix the totally FUBARed state crime lab – – costing local
Continue reading#ncga: Rep-elect Boswell already showing promise
Earlier, we told you about Jimmy Dixon flipping his lid over an email from a freshman legislator? Well, here’s what set him off: Subject: Interests/Goals Good Evening Sirs. It was
Continue readingJeter’s final campaign report: $$ for gas, ding dongs and soda; little to nothing for successor, colleagues
It hit the papers that Charles Jeter would be quitting the NC House on July 25. Yet, instead of leaving something for his successor, sharing with his soon-to-be-former colleagues, or
Continue reading#ncga: Charles Jeter lands on his feet — and BACK IN our wallets
The last time we saw Charles Jeter, he had barely escaped a conservative primary challenge. (The challenge was not surprising. According to the ACU, Jeter was the most liberal Republican
Continue readingWant a friend in Raleigh? (Get yourself a mean old man.)
Dallas Woodhouse did it. Now, apparently, Speaker Timmy is following suit. In the wake of Charles Jeter’s departure from the House, that chamber’s littlest BIG KAHUNA was in need of a
Continue readingA whole lotta spray tan, very little in the way of a clue ( and not much class)
Move over Binky, Colon, Grampa Rob, and Ms. Leslie. There’s a new cheap-shot artist in town. (And he’s bringing along a spray tan and an annoying Yankee accent to boot!)
Continue readingWhy even bother having elections anymore?
Seriously. Some of the most momentous legislative decisions have been made over the last couple of years by unelected folks who work in black robes and bang gavels. Lifetime appointments
Continue readingMcClatchy goes dumpster-diving over at IndyWeek
Followers of all things NCGA know McClatchy’s Insider publication well. It focuses quite a bit on the goings-on around Jones Street. Pat Gannon did a great job over there
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