The Fighting 29th (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
... in my inbox? A Massa press release from Jared Smith, and Jared's got Eric bringing his friends: Dan Kane, City Councilman for the 1st Ward stated: "I don't understand why Randy Kuhl refuses to answer the public. He said this wasn't a political event today, but his only staffer there was his campaign manager. Randy Kuhl has stopped his town hall meetings, won't take questions from the public,...
NewsObserver.com - Politics (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
... this year found that gangs and gang membership have grown rapidly in the past several years, Dan Kane reports."The problem we face with gangs in North Carolina can't be solved of course overnight, but I'm confident that with committed law enforcement officers like you and local and federal assistance we can win this battle against gangs and make North Carolina communities stronger and safer,"...
NewsObserver.com - Politics (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Benjamin Niolet and Dan Kane, Staff Writers RALEIGH - In pleading for leniency, friends and family of Boyce Allen Hudson cast the former state environmental official as a loud and pompous man who liked to exaggerate his abilities and influence -- personality traits that led to his downfall.On Wednesday, a federal judge sentenced Hudson to more than three years in prison for his role in a bribery...
NewsObserver.com - Local & State (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Benjamin Niolet and Dan Kane, Staff Writers RALEIGH - In pleading for leniency, friends and family of Boyce Allen Hudson cast the former state environmental official as a loud and pompous man who liked to exaggerate his abilities and influence -- personality traits that led to his downfall.On Wednesday, a federal judge sentenced Hudson to more than three years in prison for his role in a bribery...
NewsObserver.com - Local & State (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
By Dan Kane, Staff Writer A Republican group has moved quickly to take advantage of a change in election laws to raise money from well-heeled contributors across the country to help elect Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory as North Carolina’s next governor.The Republican Governors Association has set up a North Carolina political action committee and raised nearly $390,000 for the “RGA North Carolina...
NC Mental Hope News (Free subscription) | 07/20/2008
By Dan Kane, Lynn Bonner and Ryan Teague Beckwith Lawmakers came to the 2008 session two months ago hoping to pass a budget and little else. By the end Friday night they had tackled the state's shaky probation system, tried to rein in mental health reforms run amok, adopted drought emergency measures, and imposed tougher penalties on child sex offenders. On the other hand, lawmakers did little...
NewsObserver.com - Local & State (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
North Carolina is sending more than 70 legislators and legislative staffers this week to the National Conference of State Legislatures' annual meeting in New Orleans, where House Speaker Joe Hackney will be installed Thursday as president of the orga
News & Observer (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
North Carolina is sending more than 70 legislators and legislative staffers this week to the National Conference of State Legislatures' annual meeting in New Orleans, where House Speaker Joe Hackney will be installed Thursday as president of the orga
NewsObserver.com - Local & State (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
State lawmakers tackled the state's shaky probation system, tried to rein in mental health reforms run amok, adopted drought emergency measures, and imposed tougher penalties on child sex offenders.
NewsObserver.com - Local & State (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
Passing a $21 billion budget was just part of a hectic session.
NewsObserver.com - Politics (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
Passing a $21 billion budget was just part of a hectic session.
NewsObserver.com - Politics (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
House and Senate leaders could not reach an agreement on how to fix the plan, which they say is paying out more than it is taking in. The House voted Thursday to set aside $100 million from the rainy day fund to cover deficits, but the Senate won't take up the legislation, Dan Kane reports.
NewsObserver.com - Politics (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
The ethics and lobbying reforms passed two years ago allow lobbyists to provide food and drink for lawmakers at "public events." But the events aren't actually open to the public unless the lobbyist wants it so. Nor does the public find out about them until after they've taken place, when lobbying reports are filed, Dan Kane reports.Legislation that passed the House this week takes a baby step...
NewsObserver.com - Politics (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
The legislation creates new felonies for those who commit drive-by shootings, take part in gang activities, or solicit others to join gangs.
NewsObserver.com - Local & State (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
The legislation creates new felonies for those who commit drive-by shootings, take part in gang activities, or solicit others to join gangs.
