Agencies get low grades on information access
Under the Dome: Most state agencies fall far short in providing taxpayers with access to information about their work, according to a new survey of transparency in government.
GOP leaders decry Perdue's budget remark
Under the Dome: Republican legislative leaders criticized Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue Thursday for saying she didn't care which legislative tax plan was used to balance the state budget.
N.C. public-finance law for judges praised
A national research organization says North Carolina has one of the best models of taxpayer-financed campaigns in the country.
Les Merritt goes private to fight corruption
Former state Auditor Les Merritt has formed a nonprofit foundation dedicated to rooting out public corruption.
Munger offers tips for dealing with the press
Former gubernatorial candidate Mike Munger has some advice for his fellow academics: talk to reporters.
Fired DMV whistleblower sues in federal court
Under the Dome:An assistant supervisor for the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau who was fired after blowing the whistle has sued in federal court to get his job back and collect $800,000 or more in damages.
Even on breaking deadline, House, Senate spar
It has come to this: Lawmakers can't agree on a deadline for breaking the deadline.
Troubled ex-trooper dealt another setback
Under the Dome:Former trooper Monty Steven Poarch's path back to the state Highway Patrol continues to get tougher.
After seeking tax increase, Perdue slumps in polls
Under the Dome:Maybe North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue should consider joining South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford in Argentina. Her polling numbers have already headed south.
N.C. gets its money back, mostly, on canceled jet
Under the Dome:North Carolina got most of its $250,000 deposit back after canceling the order for a new state jet last fall.
Legislators likely to miss state budget deadline
Budget writers in the House and Senate may not be done before North Carolina's fiscal year begins July 1.
Republicans invite Perdue to join the conversation
Under the Dome:House Republicans want Gov. Beverly Perdue to jump into budget negotiations.
Time might be right for Wynn to go to Richmond
Is N.C. Appeals Judge Jim Wynn headed to the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va.?
Higher electricity tax added to Senate plan
Senate leaders have added a tax increase on electricity to a long-marinating tax reform plan they presented to House budget writers this week.
Fetzer says Democrats' fundraiser stretches ethics
Tom Fetzer, the newly elected state Republican Party chairman, is already taking shots at the Democrats.
T-bird, pajama pants and Allred, again
Under the Dome:Once again, former Rep. Cary Allred has had a bit of trouble with driving, the smell of alcohol and the law.
Longtime Judge Thornburg to retire in August
Federal Judge Lacy Thornburg announced that he'll retire at the end of August, ending a 14-year career on the federal bench and nearly five decades in public service.
Program eases employer-Guardsmen frictions
Under the Dome:House Speaker Joe Hackney and Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight highlighted their support for a program that strengthens the relationship between National Guard members and their employers.
House sends $18.6 billion budget to Senate
Under the Dome:The House approved a budget early Saturday morning.
Republican candidates want a crack at Price
Under the Dome:Republicans are lining up to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. David Price next year.
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