“Conservative” divisions and outside influence culminate in renewable energy...
The divisions and internal battles of the NCGOP in the House are alive and well, evidenced in the high profile fight over the state’s renewable energy portfolio standard. First, we were to...
View ArticleAre we done yet?
Are we done yet? The House says the House budget will be published Friday, June 7. They promise the budget will be on the House floor next week. The question is can the House hold it...
View ArticlePlain Talk Politics Radio – June 12, 2013 ACLU NC Sarah Preston
Wed., June 12 at 8:30 am Americans Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) NC Here is the Show: 6-12-13 Plain Talk Politics Listen Live and on your radio at 750AM Sarah Preston, ACLU NC, talks about...
View ArticleTurning Point
Turning Point Those who watch, report, lobby the NC General Assembly know that there are a multitude of procedural maneuvers used to move controversial bills through the process. Those...
View ArticleNorth Carolinians are struggling, A NY Times “Room for Debate” Op-Ed
North Carolinians Are Struggling When our state has the fifth-highest unemployment rate in the U.S., many residents are just getting by, not focused on the harmful cuts being considered. Posted in the...
View ArticleWhere are we now North Carolina?
Where are we now NC? A few weeks ago I wrote in the New York Times that North Carolinians were so distracted by legislation they had no time to focus on what may be coming in a state budget. Our state...
View ArticleNC Spin this week – August 18, 2013 Graduation rates, Economy, Voter Law
NC Spin this week: Jeanne Bonds, Doug Raymond, John Hood, Chris Fitzsimon discuss graduation rates, the economy and the voter law.
View ArticlePlain Talk Politics TV – October 19, 2013
We interview Rep. David Lewis about the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Education, Voting and Elections. Plain Talk Politics TV: Tues Oct. 22 at 8 pm and Saturday Oct. 26 at 10...
View ArticlePlain Talk Politics – Radio – Nov. 20, 2013
Meet the newest member of the NCGA, Graig Meyer, NC House District 50. Live at 8:30 am Here is the SHOW The Orange and Durham County Democratic Parties appointed Graig Meyer to fill the...
View ArticlePlain Talk Today – Nov. 19, 2013
RADIO Wednesday, Nov. 20: Meet the newest member of the NCGA, Graig Meyer, NC House District 50. Live at 8:30 am The Orange and Durham County Democratic Parties appointed Graig Meyer to fill...
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