Both Watchdog.org and the Lincoln Tribune published Rick Henderson’s report this week on Ruffin Poole’s one-year federal prison sentence and $30,000 fine. The Lincoln Tribune also picked up Carolina Journal Associate Editor Sara Burrows‘ preview of this week’s legislative action, contributor Karen Welsh‘s report on legislation targeting ticket sales, and a CJ staff report on Cabarrus County’s vote to institute a quarter-cent sales tax hike. N.C. Senate Republicans promoted Henderson’s column on business progressivism, Burrows’ legislative preview, Welsh’s report on the ticket legislation, and Associate Editor David Bass‘ scorecard of legislative accomplishments in 2011.