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Pearson moves up

markjohnson — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:24:08 -0500

Chrissy Pearson, press secretary to Gov. Bev Perdue, is stepping up to the job of communications director.

Pearson has held the press secretary post since Perdue took office in January and has been her most visible spokesperson, often traveling along on trips across the state.

Dome Memo: Eras and Rhetoric

bniolet — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:10:20 -0500

RAND OUT: State Sen. Tony Rand is quitting the Senate. The news that the chamber's chief Democratic enforcer and most formidable political gamesmen is leaving likely thrilled liberal Democrats and conservatives alike. Rand is one of the great characters in state politics and the legislature just got a little more boring.

Perdue communications chief leaving

markjohnson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:23:51 -0500

David Kochman is resigning his post as communications director for Gov. Bev Perdue.

Kochman has not set a departure date but said he's working with the communications team to ensure a smooth transition. He said he is exploring a couple opportunities outside the governor's office.

Budget reform panel to get started

bniolet — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:59:57 -0400

A commission appointed to reform the state budget will hold its first meeting next week.

Gov. Beverly Perdue plans to address the Budget Reform and Accountability Commission and charge it with finding ways to save the state money.

"She will be charging them with the task of really looking deep, of not being afraid to make tough decisions and tough recommendations," said David Kochman, a spokesman for Perdue.

New Perdue adviser homeward bound

markjohnson — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:59:56 -0400

Gov. Beverly Perdue's new communications and policy adviser says he wanted to come home.

Greensboro native and Appalachian State grad Pearse Edwards said he has enjoyed working for Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire -- both governors are Democrats -- but he wanted to move back to North Carolina.

Perdue hires new adviser

markjohnson — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:38:10 -0400

Gov. Beverly Perdue has hired a new adviser on communications.

Pearse Edwards, currently chief spokesman for Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire, is slated to join Perdue's staff in September as senior communications and policy adviser.

ABC head resigns over racist email

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:41:29 -0400

Gov. Beverly Perdue asked for — and received — the resignation of N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission Chairman Doug Fox today, just hours after newspapers provided Perdue's office with a copy of a racist photo illustration sent from Fox's e-mail address following last November's election.

Some of Perdue's interesting donors

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:11:01 -0500

Some of Gov. Beverly Perdue's smaller donations are also interesting.

As previously noted, Perdue raised $17.8 million through the end of 2008 for her successful campaign for governor, including a number of political action committees and big donors.

Perdue to have three offices

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:15:03 -0500

Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue plans to have three offices.

Spokesman David Kochman said that Perdue will keep the two offices in New Bern and Asheville and add a third in Charlotte, in addition to the governor's main office in Raleigh.

Each of the offices will be staffed by a representative whose job it will be to serve as a link between the governor's office and the local government.

No Cabinet announcements today

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:20:57 -0500

Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue will not introduce her Cabinet today.

Spokesman David Kochman said that despite the latest round of rumors that she would unveil her 10 major appointments soon, it would not be today.