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February 23, 2009
Adams joins crowded field for NC GOP chairman
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—A former Lee County commissioner said he’ll be an inspiring leader for GOP activists if elected North Carolina Republican Party chairman.
February 21, 2009
Deeper cuts are coming, Perdue says
Gov. Beverly Perdue said Friday she would have to make deeper cuts in state government than she had anticipated because of the worsening economic situation.
February 18, 2009
NC Senate panel backs bills to limit sessions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—The North Carolina Senate has moved once again to pass legislation that seeks to limit the length of General Assembly sessions.
Kissell’s ‘buy American’ provision becomes law
The $787 billion stimulus package includes a “buy American” law sponsored by North Carolina Rep. Larry Kissell that’s designed to help the textile industry.
February 17, 2009
Public gets look into NC governor’s schedule
Gov. Beverly Perdue’s spokeswoman said a mass e-mail was sent Tuesday to about 45,000 people on the governor’s mailing list. Perdue said she plans to send such e-mails every week because she wants the public to know more about her work.
January 14, 2009
McIntyre Introduces Lumbee Recognition Bill
U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre introduced legislation on the first day of the 111th Congress to grant the Lumbee Indians federal recognition. This bill is identical to the one that passed the U.S. House on June 6, 2007, by a vote of 256-128, which was a two-thirds majority.
NC Gov. Perdue prepares to slash budget
Faced with a worsening economic situation, Gov. Beverly Perdue took emergency action Tuesday night, laying the groundwork for tough measures likely to include budget cuts, delay of public works projects, and other austerity measures.
January 12, 2009
NC Gov. Beverly Perdue has busy first day at office
Gov. Beverly Perdue starts her new job today by signing a series of executive orders and watching the swearing-in of her 10-member Cabinet.
January 09, 2009
NC Governor-Elect Perdue to be sworn in Saturday
On Saturday, Beverly Perdue will be sworn in as the state’s first female governor. The pomp, parades and pledges are free and open to the public.
Easley’s quiet way meant mixed results
RALEIGH—There was a day when Gov. Mike Easley’s style seemed quirky but effective. His aversion to public appearances drew quips about the groundhog or Howard Hughes, but voters liked the low-key governor with a common touch, and Easley got virtually everything he wanted out of the state legislature.
January 06, 2009
Freshmen NC lawmakers take office in Washington
When North Carolina’s newly elected Sen. Kay Hagan and Rep. Larry Kissell are sworn into office as freshman lawmakers today, the work will be just beginning for the 111th Congress.
January 05, 2009
Perdue names more Cabinet secretaries
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue chose the former chief deputy at the North Carolina Department of Transportation to become her new secretary for the agency.
January 02, 2009
Perdue to announce several cabinet appointments
Gov.-elect Bev Perdue is preparing to announce several appointments to her cabinet.
December 30, 2008
NC governor complains about newspaper coverage
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Outgoing Gov. Mike Easley is complaining about how he and his administration have been treated by some North Carolina newspapers.
December 29, 2008
After top-of-ticket sweep, NC Democrats to keep building
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Democrats in North Carolina have long controlled state politics, holding power in Raleigh with leaders whose social values matched those of the conservative South. But they struggled at the same time to win federal races, often weighed down by presidential candidates too liberal for the state’s voters.
December 25, 2008
The guy needs a title, if First Gentleman won’t do
No, he won’t be called “First Dude.“ Bob Eaves, husband of Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue, is honored and excited about his new role as the governor’s spouse. He will not, however, assume the “dude” title chosen by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s husband, Todd.
As NC looks for cuts, health plan needs bandage
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—The health plan that covers teachers and state employees across North Carolina has been bleeding so much money that it is set to run out early next year, and officials say it needs an immediate $300 million cash infusion.
December 07, 2008
Mortgage crisis puts attention on Easley again
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Gov. Mike Easley is getting one last chance before leaving office next month to expand his influence. The crises from Wall Street to Main Street are offering him an anxious audience of national leaders to listen.
November 29, 2008
Organized labor targets NC for gains
Organized labor took a risk this year, pouring money and manpower into campaigns in North Carolina, traditionally one of the most anti-union states in the country.
November 26, 2008
NC legislator asks Obama for state stimulus
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—A North Carolina legislative leader has asked President-elect Barack Obama to include funding for the states in an economic stimulus package.
November 24, 2008
Bev Perdue talking issues on the road
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (AP)—Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue wants to talk publicly about biotechnology, the economy and other issues before taking office Jan. 10.
November 16, 2008
NC GOP looking for answers after bad Election Day
North Carolina Republicans blame a bad economy, deceptive ads by the opposition and not enough cash for losing on Election Day. This year brought one more challenge they couldn’t overcome: President-elect Barack Obama.
November 12, 2008
NC House could air live on Internet first
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—The North Carolina House may broadcast its sessions on the Internet before going on regular TV.
November 11, 2008
Perdue to be sworn in as NC governor Jan. 10
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—Beverly Perdue will be sworn in as North Carolina’s next governor on Jan. 10. Perdue announced the date and the leaders for her transition team Monday.
November 06, 2008
Greensboro store flying flag upside down prompts angry complaints
A hardware store on West Market Street flew the American flag upside down on Wednesday. The store manager said it was partly in response to Election Day results, but the store owner called it a “silent protest that shouldn’t have been done.“
Big win will take Hagan only so far
For now, Democrat Kay Hagan has the power and celebrity befitting someone who has just toppled one of America’s best-known political women. Come January, as a freshman in the U.S. Senate, she’ll have to translate attention into action.
November 04, 2008
Obama, NC governor’s candidates look to history
A year ago, few pundits or pollsters thought North Carolina - a Southern state that has cast its electoral votes with Republicans for more than a generation - would matter in the presidential primaries, let alone Election Day.
November 03, 2008
NC candidates make final pitch on election eve
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—With nearly 2.6 million ballots already cast, the candidates at the top of North Carolina’s ticket - competing in races that most see as too close to call - traveled across the state Monday in search of voters still making up their minds on the eve of a historic Election Day.
November 01, 2008
Can N.C. handle 4.5 million voters?
With record turnout predicted, new voting technology and good old human error in the mix, there can be challenges to voting. Not to mention the state’s odd ballot design just in presidential years. North Carolina has a special challenge this year as the state shapes up as a battleground state.
October 31, 2008
North Carolina voters get more time to vote before Election Day
State elections board votes to extend hours, but some counties keep original times for larger-than-normal early voting turnouts
