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Berger allies and lobbyists / special interests have been joined at the hip
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 @ 3:52 pm By: John Steed
Berger allies and lobbyists / special interests have been joined at the hip
 
You reckon all those lobbyists Health Care sends to Raleigh have anything to do with this debacle?
You reckon all those lobbyists Health Care sends to Raleigh have anything to do with this debacle?
 
In the final days of state budget negotiations, there was a pressurized hush around the legislative complex as lawmakers feuded over the sudden addition of legalizing four casinos to the nearly $30 billion state budget.
In the final days of state budget negotiations, there was a pressurized hush around the legislative complex as lawmakers feuded over the sudden addition of legalizing four casinos to the nearly $30 billion state budget.
 
What’s happening in Great Britain is the harsh reality of when sheltered, effete leaders playing to sheltered, effete ideologues, media, and lobbyists think that they can “transition” the market from people-favored — but politician-unfavored — market choices.
What’s happening in Great Britain is the harsh reality of when sheltered, effete leaders playing to sheltered, effete ideologues, media, and lobbyists think that they can “transition” the market from people-favored — but politician-unfavored — market choices.
 
About this time in the legislative session - when the session runs interminably long and little is happening - the press corps, lobbyists, legislative staffers and even some lawmakers start a pool to predict how long the session might last before adjournment.
About this time in the legislative session - when the session runs interminably long and little is happening - the press corps, lobbyists, legislative staffers and even some lawmakers start a pool to predict how long the session might last before adjournment.
 
Andrew Stiles of the Washington Free Beacon looks into presumptive President-elect Joe Biden’s likely appointments.
Andrew Stiles of the Washington Free Beacon looks into presumptive President-elect Joe Biden’s likely appointments.
 
While the NC House has been aggressive in its protection for the interests of big hospitals and physicians and other healthcare workers, it has done just the opposite for North Carolina's commercial fisherman.
Published: Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 @ 12:45 pm By: Diane Rufino
While the NC House has been aggressive in its protection for the interests of big hospitals and physicians and other healthcare workers, it has done just the opposite for North Carolina's commercial fisherman.
 
Notice how completely the hospital lobbyists wanted to remove Treasurer Folwell from anything having to do with the State Health Plan. He wasn't even made a "voting" member of the Committee to study the Plan and to come up with a "recommended design" for it.
Published: Monday, April 22nd, 2019 @ 10:57 am By: Diane Rufino
Notice how completely the hospital lobbyists wanted to remove Treasurer Folwell from anything having to do with the State Health Plan. He wasn't even made a "voting" member of the Committee to study the Plan and to come up with a "recommended design" for it.
 
A collection of lawmakers, lawyers, lobbyists, and brewers gathered for a news conference Thursday, March 14, to talk about a pair of bills that, if passed into law, would even further energize North Carolina's thriving craft beer market.
A collection of lawmakers, lawyers, lobbyists, and brewers gathered for a news conference Thursday, March 14, to talk about a pair of bills that, if passed into law, would even further energize North Carolina's thriving craft beer market.
 
Hospital lobbyists persuaded lawmakers to draft legislation blocking N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell's cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, Carolina Journal has learned
Hospital lobbyists persuaded lawmakers to draft legislation blocking N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell's cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, Carolina Journal has learned
 
Lawmakers have a long recognized love-hate relationship with the media and lobbyists
Lawmakers have a long recognized love-hate relationship with the media and lobbyists
 
House Bill 589, Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is anything but competitive or a solution. It is a lobbyists’ dream bill with something for everyone – right down to a set aside for environmental non-profit NCGREENPOWER
House Bill 589, Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is anything but competitive or a solution. It is a lobbyists’ dream bill with something for everyone – right down to a set aside for environmental non-profit NCGREENPOWER
 
Two highly regarded Republican political consultants told an audience of state lawmakers, lobbyists, and renewable-energy entrepreneurs Tuesday they should consider government intervention into the renewable energy market a "slam dunk" conservative issue that wins at the ballot box
Two highly regarded Republican political consultants told an audience of state lawmakers, lobbyists, and renewable-energy entrepreneurs Tuesday they should consider government intervention into the renewable energy market a "slam dunk" conservative issue that wins at the ballot box
 
In The Peach State there is a concern that Lobbyists are “Influencing” our Legislators. “Influencing” was once called “bribing”.
In The Peach State there is a concern that Lobbyists are “Influencing” our Legislators. “Influencing” was once called “bribing”.
 
Destroying property and taking things from people doesn't grow the economy. Sounds rather obvious? That's why lobbyists come armed with "economic impact" studies.
Destroying property and taking things from people doesn't grow the economy. Sounds rather obvious? That's why lobbyists come armed with "economic impact" studies.
 
It's $1.1 trillion dollars. It's 2009 pages. It was written by FOUR lawmakers and a bunch of lobbyists.
It's $1.1 trillion dollars. It's 2009 pages. It was written by FOUR lawmakers and a bunch of lobbyists.
 
Who does it take for the NC General Assembly to move fast? Apparently lawmakers can act swiftly if they want to legalize hemp, a relative of marijuana, especially when four lobbyists are on the job, and when the son of a political insider stands to benefit.
Who does it take for the NC General Assembly to move fast? Apparently lawmakers can act swiftly if they want to legalize hemp, a relative of marijuana, especially when four lobbyists are on the job, and when the son of a political insider stands to benefit.
 
As a longtime observer of the North Carolina legislature, I have a pet peeve: lawmakers, lobbyists, and reporters alike focus too much attention on the General Fund of the state budget, those expenditures funded largely by state taxes on incomes and retail sales.
As a longtime observer of the North Carolina legislature, I have a pet peeve: lawmakers, lobbyists, and reporters alike focus too much attention on the General Fund of the state budget, those expenditures funded largely by state taxes on incomes and retail sales.
 
When the word "lobbyist" is mentioned, what comes to mind? For so many the answer is manipulation, scheming, and corruption
When the word "lobbyist" is mentioned, what comes to mind? For so many the answer is manipulation, scheming, and corruption
 
For years now, legislators, policy analysts, medical providers, and lobbyists for various interest groups have been arguing about North Carolina's Medicaid program. Whether you find this argument interesting, confusing, or boring, I have some news for you: it's far from over.
For years now, legislators, policy analysts, medical providers, and lobbyists for various interest groups have been arguing about North Carolina's Medicaid program. Whether you find this argument interesting, confusing, or boring, I have some news for you: it's far from over.
 
It seems like just yesterday that eye doctor from Matthews and that portly fellow from Moore County were roaming the House chamber wreaking havoc, shaking down lobbyists and scaring children.
Published: Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 @ 8:33 am By: Brant Clifton
It seems like just yesterday that eye doctor from Matthews and that portly fellow from Moore County were roaming the House chamber wreaking havoc, shaking down lobbyists and scaring children.
 
In part one of this series we reported on right-of-center political consultants who have created an innovative business model advising a growing number of Republican legislators to turn their backs on conservative, free-market principles to take up the cause of more government mandates...
In part one of this series we reported on right-of-center political consultants who have created an innovative business model advising a growing number of Republican legislators to turn their backs on conservative, free-market principles to take up the cause of more government mandates...
 
Renewable energy lobbyists wailed that the mere appearance of a bill to repeal North Carolina's renewable energy portfolio standards mandate "dramatically disrupts" investment and jobs in renewable energy and "sends shock waves" through the industry.
Renewable energy lobbyists wailed that the mere appearance of a bill to repeal North Carolina's renewable energy portfolio standards mandate "dramatically disrupts" investment and jobs in renewable energy and "sends shock waves" through the industry.
 
Lobbyists for North Carolina's motion-picture industry, in an attempt to preserve an expiring taxpayer subsidy for film production in the state, are circulating two "talking points" documents to lawmakers attacking the credibility of those who have questioned the figures.
Lobbyists for North Carolina's motion-picture industry, in an attempt to preserve an expiring taxpayer subsidy for film production in the state, are circulating two "talking points" documents to lawmakers attacking the credibility of those who have questioned the figures.
 
After a weekend of online chatter, media spin, and political fulminations, there can be no doubt that the end of the 2013 legislative session was, in truth, the start of the 2014 election cycle.
After a weekend of online chatter, media spin, and political fulminations, there can be no doubt that the end of the 2013 legislative session was, in truth, the start of the 2014 election cycle.
 
Sen. Bob Rucho began his presentation of a proposed tax overhaul by asking the lobbyists in attendance at Thursday's Senate Finance Committee meeting to raise their hands.
Sen. Bob Rucho began his presentation of a proposed tax overhaul by asking the lobbyists in attendance at Thursday's Senate Finance Committee meeting to raise their hands.
 
Although Raleigh is a much different state capital than it was when I started writing about politics in the late 1980s - the ratios of plaids to pinstripes...
Although Raleigh is a much different state capital than it was when I started writing about politics in the late 1980s - the ratios of plaids to pinstripes...
 
For months, North Carolina politicians, lobbyists, policy analysts, and journalists have been buzzing about the possibility that fundamental tax reform might top the state agenda in the coming year.
For months, North Carolina politicians, lobbyists, policy analysts, and journalists have been buzzing about the possibility that fundamental tax reform might top the state agenda in the coming year.
 
As North Carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, and activists prepare for the Great Tax Reform Debate of 2013, there are a few things everyone ought to keep in mind.
As North Carolina lawmakers, lobbyists, and activists prepare for the Great Tax Reform Debate of 2013, there are a few things everyone ought to keep in mind.
 
There are real-live North Carolinians, people in positions of authority or influence, who believe you can stimulate economic growth by paying people not to work.
There are real-live North Carolinians, people in positions of authority or influence, who believe you can stimulate economic growth by paying people not to work.
 
When the GOP majority took over the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011, we were promised an end to pay-to-play. Pay-to-play has typically meant the shakedown of lobbyists and other interested parties for campaign donations in exchange for legislative attention to their concerns.
When the GOP majority took over the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011, we were promised an end to pay-to-play. Pay-to-play has typically meant the shakedown of lobbyists and other interested parties for campaign donations in exchange for legislative attention to their concerns.
 
Some lobbyists recently received an email from the reelection campaign of House Speaker Thom Tillis asking for money. State law prohibits lawmakers from soliciting lobbyists for campaign contributions.
Some lobbyists recently received an email from the reelection campaign of House Speaker Thom Tillis asking for money. State law prohibits lawmakers from soliciting lobbyists for campaign contributions.
 
North Carolina's courts have ruled it is legal for local governments to use taxpayer resources to lobby the General Assembly on legislation, and that's exactly what nearly two dozen cities and counties are registered to do as the May 16 legislative short session nears.
North Carolina's courts have ruled it is legal for local governments to use taxpayer resources to lobby the General Assembly on legislation, and that's exactly what nearly two dozen cities and counties are registered to do as the May 16 legislative short session nears.
 
Everyone from farmers to those receiving welfare has advocates and even lobbyists working for more and better payments with less regulation. Is it any wonder the nation is in bad shape?
Everyone from farmers to those receiving welfare has advocates and even lobbyists working for more and better payments with less regulation. Is it any wonder the nation is in bad shape?
 

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