#ncga: A bail-bond backtrack
During the last session, there was quite a hubbub over legislation that critics say appeared to directly benefit the family of a legislator close to then-speaker Thom Tillis. Rep. Justin
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#ncga: A tax tussle in Moore County?
I caught up with Moore County board of commissioners chairman Nick Picerno who had a few things to say about our earlier post on Reps. Jamie Boles and Allen McNeill
Continue reading#ncga: Still making deals — with THE DEVIL
Conservatives have been quite dismayed with a lot of the stuff rolling through the House chamber. Democrats appointed to sweet posts. A gas tax hike. More regulations. Corporate welfare. Apparently,
Continue reading#ncga: Pittman steps up for gun owners, stands up to DC
State Rep. Larry Pittman (R-Cabarrus) has introduced a bill that ought to get some tongues wagging: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIAL, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE SHALL
Continue reading#ncga: Amnesty foes prepping for Tax Day showdown on Jones Street
On Tax Day, it appears the honorables will be doing some serious pondering about how our state deals with people of questionable citizenship status. The folks at NCFIRE have been
Continue reading#ncga: ‘Conservative Revolution’ keeps feeding the beast. (We think it needs a crash diet.)
Gas taxes are going up. We’re getting retroactively hit for deductions on previous year’s tax returns. They’re trying to get us to take on BILLIONS more in debt. (Wait. I
Continue readingWhat’s in your wallet? (Gov. Pat wants it)
Our reportedly Republican governor wants a $2.8 billion bond referendum on the ballot in November. Bond referendums — in case you didn’t know — are votes on whether to allow
Continue reading#ncga: A payday for drive-by reporters?
It appears that twin brothers Bob Rucho and Tom Apodaca are taking pity on the drive-bys who spend so much time peppering them with stupid questions and making them miserable.
Continue reading#ncpol: Blurring the lines. Surrendering while you’re ahead. (Trying to go back to the political wilderness?)
I never thought I’d see the Democrat Party actually be able to get to the right of Republicans on taxes. But state Democrats are doing that to GOP legislators AND
Continue reading#ncga: Cracking the (House) Whip
I’ve got a newfound sense of respect for John Bell. We took it to him TWICE yesterday. Instead of ducking and running, or just badmouthing us in private, the Goldsboro
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