The N&R’s Travis Fain reports Guilford County Rep. Marcus Brandon’s break with Democrats on the House vote to delay the Jordan Lake Rules. Brandon’s statement, and note the interesting development:…
Civitas releases new poll results showing that Gov. Bev Perdue’s disapproval rating is at 50 percent (Civitas) Crowded field in the 11th Congressional District Republican primary shows no signs of…
After endorsing challenger Teresa Yon over incumbent Maggie Jeffus in the state House District 59 race, the N&R today endorses incumbents Pricey Harrison, Alma Adams and John Blust in their…
Back in 2005, proponents for a state-endorsed, state-run gambling operation were so obsessed with securing enough votes for a state lottery that, with a wink and a nod, they repeatedly…
Take a minute to read the News & Observer’s take on the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) 2009 Legislative Report Card. The N.C. Association of Educators, an organization of…
….via Rep. Maggie Jeffus: The North Carolina Sheriff’s Association will receive $750,000 to better coordinate their efforts with those of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. The new…
At last night’s meeting, the Guilford County Board of Education awarded a $40.2 million contract to Barnhill Construction to rebuild Eastern Guilford High School. Good for them, except for the…
I’m not sure what to make of Rep. Maggie Jeffus’ bill that would not require Greensboro’s zoning commission and City Council “to make findings of fact as to whether their…
Since the last blog … District 3: Incumbent Democrat Alice Graham Underhill is declared the winner District 10: Democrat Van Braxton is declared the winner (Democratic pickup of GOP seat)…
The N&R’s Doug Clark adds Rep. Alma Adams to the list of local state representatives “who are deep into Jim Black denial.” Clark writes: When we asked her about Black…