Gov. Bev Perdue speaks about HB 961—a major ethics reform law— in a signing ceremony from the Old House Chamber in the State Capitol. Standing behind the Governor are Rep. Paul ... Keep Reading
Joe Hackney
Jesus has Left the House, NC House That Is
Finally we find out what the North Carolina General Assembly thinks is offensive. No, it is not this year’s budget. It is a pastor praying in the name of Jesus Christ. ... Keep Reading
Secretary Marshall in Bed with Lobbyists?
This past Tuesday, the North Carolina Democratic Party held a fundraiser in their headquarters that was attended by Gov. Bev Perdue, members of the Council of State, a handful of ... Keep Reading
Texting While Legislating
In North Carolina it is illegal to send text messages while driving. Evidently it is not illegal for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to send text messages while ... Keep Reading
Measuring the General Assembly’s Effectiveness
The North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research released its biennial legislator effectiveness rankings today, and many of the highest ranking legislators will not be ... Keep Reading
