by John Wynne | May 23, 2014 | Campaigns, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NCGA |
Senators Tarte, Daniel, and Rabin all have an idea – extend the terms for legislators in this state from two years to four. Well, that should go over just great with voters. Such a change would require a constitutional amendment, which the people of this state...
by Thomas Mills | May 23, 2014 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGov |
As the legislature went back into session last week, Pat McCrory said that he was going to be more aggressive this year. He must have meant more aggressive in avoiding the press. So far, the governor has been missing in action. The legislature got off to a bang. The...
by Matt Phillippi | May 23, 2014 | Features, NC Politics, NCGA
It’s no secret that many in the current Republican majority in the legislature have little tolerance for differing opinions. From arresting demonstrators to talking down to, and sometimes outright insulting constituents, they have shown a paternalistic “We know...
by Thomas Mills | May 20, 2014 | Editor's Blog, Environment, NC Politics, NCGA |
There was a time when legislators of both parties felt they had an obligation to look out for the interests of families, individuals and municipalities. Now, those interests are secondary to the needs and wants of the business community. The GOP-led General Assembly...
by Thomas Mills | May 14, 2014 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGov |
Republicans have a plan to shift the State Bureau of Investigation from the Attorney General’s office to the Governor’s office. They must want to ensure that it stays under Roy Cooper’s control. Seriously, though. Who in their right minds would give Pat McCrory...
by James Kotecki | May 6, 2014 | 2014 Elections, NC House Races, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, PODCAST, Politics, The North Carolinian
Representative Ruth Samuelson helped cement the Republican supermajority in the North Carolina House. She currently serves as Republican Conference Leader, and with Speaker Thom Tillis departing the chamber her political future would appear bright. So why is she...
