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Southern judicial elections hint at big spending this fall

May 26, 2022 - Republicans and corporate interests spent large sums on recent appellate court elections in Arkansas and North Carolina. Incumbents fended off the challenges, but the results set the stage for multimillion-dollar judicial elections this fall as the GOP and its business backers prepare to spend unprecedented amounts on crucial court races.

NC attorney general asked to probe possible fracking conflicts of interest in state government

By Sue Sturgis

April 5, 2013 - The environmental advocacy group Food & Water Watch has called on North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper to investigate apparent financial conflicts of interest involving state officials responsible for fracking oversight.

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Cabinet of Controversy: N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory’s 5 most dubious appointments

By Sue Sturgis

January 11, 2013 - The Koch brother from another mother overseeing the state budget. A man found guilty of assaulting children running the Department of Public Safety. A science skeptic chosen to protect the environment. What is Gov. Pat McCrory thinking?

Southern judicial elections hint at big spending this fall

NC attorney general asked to probe possible fracking conflicts of interest in state government

Cabinet of Controversy: N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory’s 5 most dubious appointments

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