Category: NC State Government

Virginia Foxx, Olive Garden, and the wrath of a drive-by DEI princess

Posted on July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I’ve been around the news game for a long time. I can remember when the NC press corps was stocked with people who may have been liberal but could occasionally

Lawmaker Indictments ??? The noose is tightening in Greater Carolina probe

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Yes, ladies and gents, things in and around our halls of government are officially turning hairier and even more disgusting than ever: More charges are expected in a criminal investigation

Is THIS what that gambling PAC bought during NC’s March primaries?

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Brant Clifton

During this year’s primaries, we told you about American Conservative Fund throwing around some big money in GOP primaries for North Carolina General Assembly seats. Something called DK Crown Holdings

GOP caucus account paid Berger legal bills challenging loss to Sam Page?

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I could swear we were told – when the law was passed creating these caucus driven campaign funds – that they would not be used at all in or around

State board of Ed. member denied party endorsement in local school board run

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Brant Clifton

In November, Moore County voters will have to select from among four candidates for two at-large seats on their county’s board of education. Three of the filed candidates are Republican,

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

Another poll: Cooper over Whatley by FOUR

Posted on July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We’re still waiting for a poll showing a Whatley lead. Mike Whatley has been in this race for a year and there’s been nothing yet. The latest polling comes

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)