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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Mixed bag for conservativs
Published: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 @ 7:20 am
By: John Steed
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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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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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The budget our legislature has passed is the cherry on top of the upside-down power grab cake our lawmakers have been baking since January.
Published: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 @ 12:11 am
By: Tom Campbell
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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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Former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg is asking the state Supreme Court to block an Appeals Court ruling against him. The case is linked to breach of contract and fraud charges related to Lindberg's insurance businesses.
Published: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 @ 9:12 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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The N.C. Appeals Court has affirmed a trial judge's ruling against former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg in a case involving insurance companies he purchased in 2014.
Published: Sunday, August 13th, 2023 @ 7:48 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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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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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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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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A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
Published: Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 @ 8:04 am
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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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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