I’ve put off writing about the 2024 elections as long as I can, but with the “Super Tuesday” Primary election in 14 states a month away, we need to check in.
Published: Thursday, March 21st, 2024 @ 12:15 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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North Carolina's Rate Bureau has requested for 2024 an annual increase of 42.2%, whereby North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has exhibited a great willingness to take a firm stand against such an exorbitant increase.
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 @ 3:06 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Volunteer Firefighter, Former Prosecutor Pledges To Protect Consumers, Keep Costs Low
Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 @ 8:36 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The retrial on bribery and fraud charges for former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg has been delayed to April or May 2024. It had been scheduled for November.
Published: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 @ 8:48 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A motion filed this week in federal court could indicate another delay in the federal retrial of Greg Lindberg on bribery and fraud charges.
Published: Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 @ 9:52 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Former top NC political donor Greg Lindberg's lawyers appeared at the state Appeals Court Wednesday to battle orders linked to a $600 million court judgement against him.
Published: Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 @ 1:37 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed seven bills, vetoed two, and let three become law, including the 2023 Appropriations Act, or the state budget, which passed both chambers on Sept. 22.
Published: Friday, January 26th, 2024 @ 7:44 am
By: Carolina Journal
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NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will no longer have a dual role as the state’s fire marshal come Jan. 1.
Published: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 @ 3:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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thrid special interest group funded postcard in recent months
Published: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 @ 9:40 pm
By: John Steed
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US Attorney Dena King's office objects to two defense lawyers withdrawing from a bribery and fraud case involving former top North Carolina political donor Greg Lindberg.
Published: Friday, November 24th, 2023 @ 1:39 am
By: Carolina Journal
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I recently attended a forum discussing the future of elections in North Carolina. During a break, someone commented on my rants about legislative shenanigans, asking my assessment of the current General Assembly. I rambled a bit, but do remember mentioning the terms “historic,” and “power grab.”
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 9:15 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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North Carolinians will see their auto insurance rates increase by 4.5% on Dec. 1 or after and again in 2024 because of a settlement reached between the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) and insurance companies.
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 @ 1:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Phil Berger's sour grades, assisted by local senator Jim Perry
Published: Monday, October 30th, 2023 @ 12:13 pm
By: John Steed
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A new court filing at the N.C. Supreme Court suggests former top state political donor Greg Lindberg owes creditors $1.9 billion or more.
Published: Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 @ 6:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Causey stood up for citizens, now being punished in state budget for it
Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @ 4:53 pm
By: John Steed
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A federal judge has agreed to delay one trial for former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg while he prepares for a retrial on bribery and fraud charges.
Published: Sunday, July 30th, 2023 @ 9:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills into law Saturday, including the controversial H.B.346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, which will allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
Published: Saturday, July 29th, 2023 @ 5:47 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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June's meeting comes as the state legislature develops the state budget, and candidates launch campaigns for 2024 elections.
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 @ 12:46 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill that would transfer some appointment powers from the governor to other members of the executive branch and the General Assembly.
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 9:35 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The N.C. Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that allows the non-profit Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 3:51 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Perry has been waterboy for Big Medicine in state senate
Published: Sunday, July 16th, 2023 @ 1:51 pm
By: John Steed
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In a true emergency declaration, Council of State members would have to vote on on the action taken by Cooper, or any other governor, under a new law that took effect on Jan. 1.
Published: Saturday, July 15th, 2023 @ 8:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is likely to see a federal trial on charges related to his insurance businesses delayed until 2024.
Published: Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 @ 12:20 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Policy Holders and Customers Deserve to Be Protected
Published: Friday, June 16th, 2023 @ 5:53 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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H.B. 346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, sailed through three House committees, including Health, Insurance, and Rules, this week before passing 86-26 in the House Thursday and now heads to the Senate.
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 12:23 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A bipartisan House bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money is on its way to the House Rules Committee after passing in the House Insurance Committee Wednesday.
Published: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 @ 5:34 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Blue Cross’ restructuring: “The devil is in the lack of details.”
Published: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 @ 11:51 am
By: Tom Campbell
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NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey spoke out against an N.C. House bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina to create a holding company in which it could move policyholder money.
Published: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 @ 8:31 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, the House Health Committee will consider several bills that critics say are likely to raise insurance costs for consumers.
Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 @ 12:55 am
By: Carolina Journal
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It's about money: $4.6 billion in cash. But it's also about the role this company should play in our state.
Published: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 @ 6:55 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
Published: Monday, May 1st, 2023 @ 6:27 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Yea shall be known by how you vote.
Published: Monday, May 1st, 2023 @ 2:03 pm
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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conservative Insurance Commission says it is awful deal for citizens
Published: Thursday, April 27th, 2023 @ 9:13 pm
By: John Steed
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On Monday, North Carolina Senate leaders introduced a bill that would “bring much-needed balance and accountability to unelected boards and commissions,” according to a press release from Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.
Published: Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 @ 9:42 am
By: Carolina Journal
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