#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
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#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
Continue reading#ncga: Another one taking care of HIS business
We’ve posted before about state Rep. Jamie Boles — a funeral home owner — introducing and voting on all kinds of legislation that directly affects his business. Now, it appears
Continue reading#ncga: House members jumping into political consulting game
Goldsboro’s John Bell was a young, fresh face swept into town to replace disgraced, indicted legislator Stephen LaRoque. In his second term in the House, Bell has risen to the
Continue reading#ncga: ‘Paranoia will destroy ya’
The Kinks got it sooooooo right. It is my understanding that this particular web site is living rent-free in the heads of many pols in the General Assembly. Democrat consultant
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