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Well, the Second District GOP primary race for 2016 is getting7_number to be quite a crowded affair. We've all known incumbent Renee Ellmers was running for reelection. We've known about challengers Jim Duncan, Kay Daly and Frank Roche.
Published: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 @ 3:31 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Monday, September 21st, 2015 @ 7:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The recent abrupt departure of Tony Tata as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has left many in government and political circles in Raleigh and across the state talking. His manner of leaving — with no public notice, while repeating the cliché about...
Published: Thursday, August 13th, 2015 @ 12:01 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Governor Pat McCrory today announced the appointment of Nick Tennyson as the new Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
Published: Friday, August 7th, 2015 @ 12:28 am
By: McCrory Communications
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We understand — thanks to very good sources in the Raleigh area — that feelers are being put out by political pros to test former NCDOT secretary (and Army general) Tony Tata as a potential GOP primary candidate against congresswoman Renee Ellmers.
Published: Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 @ 4:17 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Tony Tata has resigned as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) to focus on personal and family matters in addition to pursuing his passion as an author.
Published: Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 @ 2:49 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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On this Fourth of July Week, North Carolina is unveiling a new state license plate that recognizes the state's historic role in the creation of the United States. Beginning today, North Carolina motorists can choose a new "First in Freedom" standard state license plate for the first time since 1982.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 5:19 pm
By: Chris Downey
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Monday, June 29th, 2015 @ 3:06 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory visited Pilot Mountain State Park today to discuss how the Connect NC bond proposal will improve North Carolina's state parks.
Published: Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 @ 3:48 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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McCrory brushed that question off with something about a need for "special financing" that Tony Tata could come in and explain later.
Published: Monday, June 15th, 2015 @ 3:01 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that North Carolina has begun implementing a testing phase for on-line renewal of driver licenses.
Published: Friday, June 12th, 2015 @ 3:17 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory visited North Carolina A&T State University today to discuss Connect NC bond projects planned for the school and to tour the NC A&T College of Engineering. The Governor, Transportation Secretary Tony Tata, Budget Director Lee Roberts, and Education Advisor Eric Guckian joined...
Published: Friday, June 5th, 2015 @ 3:18 pm
By: Chris Downey
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It’s no secret that Walter Jones irritates the political establishment. The GOPe tried to get him in the 2014 primary. Now, it appears they’re trying again with a new face
Published: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 @ 4:18 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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The McCrory administration will ask North Carolina voters to approve transportation and infrastructure bonds at a time when citizens in most (but not all) cities will elect mayors and council members. Holding the referendums this November also would ask voters statewide to cast ballots as many...
Published: Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 @ 12:10 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory unveiled the Connect NC bond proposals that will connect North Carolina cities and towns by building roads, upgrading technology and constructing education facilities.
Published: Friday, April 17th, 2015 @ 5:12 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) introduced The Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991.
Published: Thursday, April 16th, 2015 @ 4:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Efforts to resolve the critical channel maintenance issues at the Port of Morehead City reached a major milestone when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract for maintenance dredging.
Published: Thursday, March 26th, 2015 @ 12:26 am
By: Chris Downey
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"We're in trouble" in the Middle East, according to the retired U.S. Army brigadier general and best-selling military thriller author who also happens to oversee the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Published: Friday, March 13th, 2015 @ 3:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Wednesday morning on the response to last night's snowfall across the state.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 10:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory activated the State Emergency Response Team for the second time in two weeks to respond to a statewide winter storm.
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 7:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Back-to-back winter storms will bring measurable snowfall to much of the state twice in three days, a rarity for North Carolina. By the weekend, two separate winter storm systems will have moved across the state. Today's band of snow showers is expected to bring 1-2 inches of snow in the Triangle...
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 10:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has lifted the State of Emergency issued in advance of this week’s winter storm.
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 10:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This morning, Governor Pat McCrory joined with state public safety and transportation officials to thank North Carolinians for staying off the roads and cautioned them to be prepared for potential power outages and hazardous road conditions for the next few days.
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 12:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging people to stay off the roads tonight as the winter storm moves east across North Carolina. Forecasters have increased predicted snow and ice accumulation totals in many areas potentially making roads impassable in a portion of the central part of state.
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 1:26 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has issued a State of Emergency declaration ahead of a winter storm that will enter North Carolina this afternoon and is expected to hit the state with snow, sleet and freezing rain.
Published: Monday, February 16th, 2015 @ 4:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As the John Locke Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, it can look back on a quarter century of change, change in the state and in the organization itself.
Published: Sunday, February 8th, 2015 @ 6:11 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory is praising the teamwork that helped secure an additional $4 million from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for desperately needed dredging of the Morehead City Harbor Channel.
Published: Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 @ 1:43 am
By: Chris Downey
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As part of continued customer focus and enhancement of North Carolina's infrastructure, Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata will meet with local leaders and transportation officials to consider all options for a recently widened section of...
Published: Saturday, January 24th, 2015 @ 9:37 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has named Tom Adams of Brunswick County the next chairman of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors.
Published: Thursday, December 11th, 2014 @ 5:19 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata today told State Board of Transportation that 303 additional projects will be fully or partially funded and about 126,000 more jobs will be created under the Strategic Transportation Investments (STI) law...
Published: Saturday, December 6th, 2014 @ 11:26 am
By: Chris Downey
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Gov. Pat McCrory and his top transportation lieutenant on Thursday outlined new highway construction projects designed to ease bottlenecks and facilitate the flow of traffic.
Published: Friday, December 5th, 2014 @ 11:47 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory continues his aggressive push to make North Carolina a permanent home and destination for more of America's veterans.
Published: Monday, November 10th, 2014 @ 1:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory, along with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Aldona Wos and State Epidemiologist Dr. Megan Davies, detailed today the state's preparation should an Ebola case be diagnosed in North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 @ 5:42 am
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory, along with DHHS Secretary Dr. Aldona Wos and State Epidemiologist Dr. Megan Davies will provide an update on state preparations should a patient in North Carolina be diagnosed with Ebola. At this point in time, no one in the state is suspected of having, or has been...
Published: Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 @ 5:41 am
By: Chris Downey
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