RALEIGH (AP) — The Legislature and Gov. Mike Easley appear headed for a showdown Monday over economic incentives for an aging Fayetteville tire plant, in a battle that could make state history and hand the two-term incumbent a rare defeat from fello...Read More
RALEIGH — Former state Rep. Michael Decker prepared Tuesday to begin serving a federal prison sentence for accepting a bribe to switch political parties, a deal that helped then-House Speaker Jim Black retain power but also led to his downfall. Deck...Read More
RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Mike Easley on Thursday vetoed a bill designed to give up to $40 million in incentives to the Goodyear Tire & Rubber plant in Fayetteville, saying it would "set a dangerous precedent" by rewarding companies without...Read More