1. Jul
    21

    New Commission Could Acquire Alcoa’s Dams

    Posted in Legislative Activity, Transportation & Infrastructure By Jason Sutton | Tagged , , , ,

    The General Assembly has created an avenue through which the state may strike a blow to property rights.  As reported in the Charlotte Observer on Monday, the General Assembly passed HB972 which is an act to create the Uwharrie Regional Resources Commission.  The bill was sponsored by Rep. Cullie Tarleton (D-Watauga) and passed unanimously in [...]

  2. Feb
    03

    “Jobs Governor”? Only 12% Think So.

    Posted in Politicians & Politicking, Polling By Chris Hayes | Tagged , , ,

    In our poll this month, we asked voters if Gov. Bev Perdue nicknaming herself as the “Jobs Governor” was an appropriate title for the Governor given her first year in office.  Only 12% of voters said yes.  68 percent said no. As for her favorability rating this month it comes in at a -5 (43% [...]