campaign finance

Bev Perdue’s campaign finance reports say something a little fishy—besides the illegal contributions from Rusty Carter’s friends and relatives.  Governor Perdue’s amended campaign ... Keep Reading

Here are a couple of definitions of the word “fraud” that I found on the internet using "U.S.Legal Definitions, and "The Free Dictionary" A deception deliberately practiced in ... Keep Reading

Yesterday's Chapel Hill News featured an article by Civitas intern Sarah Hardin, in which she makes the case why the town's pilot program forcing taxpayers to finance the campaigns ... Keep Reading

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) which is the mother-organization of the state employees association (SEANC) apparently feels it is above the law when it comes to ... Keep Reading

Mac McCorkle was the last to testify at yesterday’s hearings.  He was the Issues and Positions consultant for Mike Easley and was responsible for polling and media.  He also laid ... Keep Reading

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Gary Allen is now being called to testify. Mr. Allen lives in Naples, FL. He was a resident of Florida in 2004.  He still owns a home in Waxhaw, NC.  ... Keep Reading

Michael Hayden is next to testify.  He states his profession as a professional political operative specializing in fundraising.  His title was Finance Director for the Easley ... Keep Reading

Notes according to Dave Horne's Testimony (cont) Mr. Cordle, a State Board of Elections member (Democrat) sounded more like Mr. Horne's defense lawyer offering excuses than a ... Keep Reading

So, the North Carolina State Board of Elections is set to hold hearings on former Governor Mike Easley's campaign finance irregularities that mostly relate to his use of private ... Keep Reading

A seemingly innocuous change to a bill late last week could have far reaching effects if it is approved by the NC House today. Last year, two candidates for office, Bob Crumley ... Keep Reading