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Concerning public servants: The good, the bad, the dishonest.

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As the Senate Hearings of approving the nominations for cabinet of President-elect Donald Trump, politics in America will take center stage. It is not so much that these predominantly Republican nominees be on this fine, public stage, but, moreover, that of the minority Democrats.
As the Senate Hearings of approving the nominations for cabinet of President-elect Donald Trump, politics in America will take center stage. It is not so much that these predominantly Republican nominees be on this fine, public stage, but, moreover, that of the minority Democrats.
 
Senators from both parties Wednesday cited the state Constitution and precedent in defending a law passed in December reducing the governor's number of political appointees and requiring confirmation of his Cabinet members
Senators from both parties Wednesday cited the state Constitution and precedent in defending a law passed in December reducing the governor's number of political appointees and requiring confirmation of his Cabinet members
 
The U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary halt to a three-judge panel's order to hold special legislative elections later this year, and the top election official in the N.C. House thinks the justices eventually will toss out the off-year election plan
The U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary halt to a three-judge panel's order to hold special legislative elections later this year, and the top election official in the N.C. House thinks the justices eventually will toss out the off-year election plan
 
The 2017 long session of the General Assembly starts Wednesday, and the first day is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive
The 2017 long session of the General Assembly starts Wednesday, and the first day is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive
 
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
 
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans today to circumvent the Republican-led General Assembly, and expand North Carolina's Medicaid enrollment, possibly by executive order requesting an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan from the Obama administration
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans today to circumvent the Republican-led General Assembly, and expand North Carolina's Medicaid enrollment, possibly by executive order requesting an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan from the Obama administration
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday once again called on the General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2, the state's statute that supersedes a now-repealed Charlotte ordinance that, among other things, requires businesses to allow transgendered people to use the bathroom of their gender identity
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday once again called on the General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2, the state's statute that supersedes a now-repealed Charlotte ordinance that, among other things, requires businesses to allow transgendered people to use the bathroom of their gender identity
 
Many state agencies are skirting legislation requiring them to determine whether the regulations they collectively impose are necessary, said Garth Dunklin, chairman of the state Rules Review Commission
Many state agencies are skirting legislation requiring them to determine whether the regulations they collectively impose are necessary, said Garth Dunklin, chairman of the state Rules Review Commission
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who took the oath of office just after midnight on New Year’s Day, will be formally inaugurated during a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony in front of the State Archives Building, weather permitting
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who took the oath of office just after midnight on New Year’s Day, will be formally inaugurated during a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony in front of the State Archives Building, weather permitting
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his first two Cabinet selections
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his first two Cabinet selections
 
Happy New Year! As we ring in the New Year, let us remember how lucky we are to be able to spend time with family and friends, and let us remember to show the generosity and good feeling of this wonderful season throughout the whole year.
Happy New Year! As we ring in the New Year, let us remember how lucky we are to be able to spend time with family and friends, and let us remember to show the generosity and good feeling of this wonderful season throughout the whole year.
 
The Office of North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments
The Office of North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments
 
The North Carolina National Guard has recognized Governor Pat McCrory for his dedication, leadership and support to the National Guard throughout his governorship
The North Carolina National Guard has recognized Governor Pat McCrory for his dedication, leadership and support to the National Guard throughout his governorship
 
After a day of repeated pauses and extended recesses, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday the General Assembly adjourned its fifth special session of the term without accomplishing its intended purpose: repealing House Bill 2
After a day of repeated pauses and extended recesses, just before 8 p.m. Wednesday the General Assembly adjourned its fifth special session of the term without accomplishing its intended purpose: repealing House Bill 2
 
The General Assembly will return for a fifth special session Wednesday after a Monday morning vote by the Charlotte City Council repealing its bathroom ordinance that led to the adoption of House Bill 2
The General Assembly will return for a fifth special session Wednesday after a Monday morning vote by the Charlotte City Council repealing its bathroom ordinance that led to the adoption of House Bill 2
 
Senate Bill 4, legislation addressing ethics, elections and court reforms to protect the integrity of elections in North Carolina. He has also appointed Yolanda Stith to the NC Industrial Commission
Senate Bill 4, legislation addressing ethics, elections and court reforms to protect the integrity of elections in North Carolina. He has also appointed Yolanda Stith to the NC Industrial Commission
 
Hyperbole is alive and well in Raleigh. The superlatives, at one point this week, were flying
Hyperbole is alive and well in Raleigh. The superlatives, at one point this week, were flying
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued final approval to move forward with construction of a new permanent bridge for N.C. 12 in northern Rodanthe on Thursday
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued final approval to move forward with construction of a new permanent bridge for N.C. 12 in northern Rodanthe on Thursday
 
Gov. Pat McCrory has asked the General Assembly to write a $200 million check to help North Carolina residents and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires
Gov. Pat McCrory has asked the General Assembly to write a $200 million check to help North Carolina residents and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires
 
Proponents of Charlotte's controversial "bathroom" ordinance - including the city's attorney - claim that stripping a 1985 facilities privacy provision from the city code was of no consequence.
Proponents of Charlotte's controversial "bathroom" ordinance - including the city's attorney - claim that stripping a 1985 facilities privacy provision from the city code was of no consequence.
 
Sheyenne's Law and the 2016 Farm Act are among 12 new laws going into effect today. Governor McCrory signed both pieces of legislation during the short session
Sheyenne's Law and the 2016 Farm Act are among 12 new laws going into effect today. Governor McCrory signed both pieces of legislation during the short session
 
Governor Pat McCrory personally called Timothy Scott Bridges today to inform him of his decision to issue a pardon of innocence. This call followed an earlier in-person meeting between the governor and Bridges
Governor Pat McCrory personally called Timothy Scott Bridges today to inform him of his decision to issue a pardon of innocence. This call followed an earlier in-person meeting between the governor and Bridges
 
North Carolina families should have an easier time finding K-12 education options thanks to a new web application launched by Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina, an organization that supports expansion of school choice across the state
North Carolina families should have an easier time finding K-12 education options thanks to a new web application launched by Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina, an organization that supports expansion of school choice across the state
 
Governor Pat McCrory is thanking firefighters and emergency management officials for containing the Party Rock Fire which burned more than 7,100 acres and threatened Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and other communities in Rutherford and Henderson counties
Governor Pat McCrory is thanking firefighters and emergency management officials for containing the Party Rock Fire which burned more than 7,100 acres and threatened Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and other communities in Rutherford and Henderson counties
 
Governor Pat McCrory's Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee will hold its final regional meetings on Wednesday, November 30 and Friday, December 2 in Pitt and Lenoir Counties
Governor Pat McCrory's Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee will hold its final regional meetings on Wednesday, November 30 and Friday, December 2 in Pitt and Lenoir Counties
 
As North Carolinians celebrate Thanksgiving, Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging donations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to support those impacted by Hurricane Matthew
As North Carolinians celebrate Thanksgiving, Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging donations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to support those impacted by Hurricane Matthew
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to cover additional expenses to help communities in 36 counties recover and rebuild from Hurricane Matthew
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to cover additional expenses to help communities in 36 counties recover and rebuild from Hurricane Matthew
 
Governor Pat McCrory is applauding the bravery and courageous efforts by firefighters to protect homes and turn the tide of the Party Rock Fire, despite high winds and continued dry conditions
Governor Pat McCrory is applauding the bravery and courageous efforts by firefighters to protect homes and turn the tide of the Party Rock Fire, despite high winds and continued dry conditions
 
At the request of the State of North Carolina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a 31-day extension for Hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for federal disaster assistance
At the request of the State of North Carolina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a 31-day extension for Hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for federal disaster assistance
 
This release serves to update the public on the status of general election results and certain processes now underway across the state
This release serves to update the public on the status of general election results and certain processes now underway across the state
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for setting wildfires in western North Carolina
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for setting wildfires in western North Carolina
 
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