Category: NC legislature

Mr. Bishop is coming home. (SIGH)

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Brant Clifton

One thing you can say about Dan Bishop is he likes to stay on the move. He spent four years as a Mecklenburg County commissioner. Two years as a state

UNC-CH’s BofT spent $35 MILLION to DEFEND race-based admissions ???

Posted on August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Brant Clifton

According to an official UNC-CH alumni publication, THAT’S exactly what happened: […] In a separate issue, BOT Vice Chair John Preyer ’91 questioned Carolina’s effort to defend itself against the

Tillis helped BIG TIME in passing two key parts of ‘Bidenomics’

Posted on July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 by Brant Clifton

If you’re enjoying the current economic climate, THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER says our very own Thom Tillis is one of the people you need to THANK for it: As President Joe

NY Times: NCGOP recruited Tricia Cotham to run for NC House as a DEM

Posted on July 30, 2023July 30, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Some prominent NC Democrats have suspected Tricia Cotham’s switch from D to R was part of some ‘false-flag’ operation orchestrated by the Republicans. If The NY Times’ reporting is to

State government subsidies for businesses seeking — FEDERAL government subsidies ???

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The logic behind stuff like this is just, just, just — stupefying: North Carolina is a big defense state, with nearly 120,000 active duty and reserve personnel based here in

Key NCGA GOPers get pockets lined as casino industry seeks to expand footprint in state

Posted on July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The GOP supermajority on Jones Street is dragging its feet on overriding gubernatorial vetoes of child protection legislation, but they are finding plenty of time to work in overdrive on

ANOTHER ONE seeking to be L.T.

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Brant Clifton

(Feelin’ kinda poetic this evening.) It appears former state senator Deanna Ballard from Watauga County is jumping into the gettin’-crowded GOP field for lieutenant governor. She’s a longtime employee

IDK: State elections officials seeking to sabotage Voter ID law

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Some of the most devious activities in politics and government happen in the shadows. Publicized good news is far too frequently accompanied by sneakiness done in the shadows. The state’s

#ncpol campaign 2024: Adding to and subtracting from the field

Posted on July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Well, it appears we’ve gone from four GOPers down to three in the primary field for Labor Commissioner. State Rep. Ben Moss has decided to abandon this effort and run

Another day, another girl, another pay raise. It’s GOOD to be the Speaker.

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Brant Clifton

We’re hearing, once again, about a young lady connected to NC House Speaker Timmy Biscuitville getting some heckin’ good career assistance. THIS ONE, however, is NOT named Lassiter: Last year,