Tag search result for: Don Vaughan

Lawmakers uncorking issue of ABC privatization

markjohnson — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:34:49 -0500

The state’s two highest-ranking legislative leaders this morning ordered a newly-formed panel to examine ways to reform the state Alcoholic Beverage Control system, including the possibility of privatization.

The formation of the committee marked the legislature’s clearest step so far toward overhauling the complex system by which liquor is sold in the state. The move also emphasized the seriousness with which lawmakers are considering turning over the booze business to private retailers.

Spotted at the NCAA game

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:17:22 -0400

Spotted at last night's NCAA championship game in Detroit:

Gov. Beverly Perdue
U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre
UNC President Erskine Bowles
UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp
State Sen. Don Vaughan
Former UNC Board Chairman Jim Phillips
Lobbyist Johnny Tillett
Former Treasurer candidate Michael Weisel

Highlights of the state lobbyists report

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:45:58 -0400

From Democracy North Carolina's 2007 lobbyist report:

* Don Beason, who retired after a shady loan to disgraced Speaker Jim Black became public, reported earning $145,521 from 16 clients, putting him in 29th place.

Blow a .20? Go to jail

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:38:04 -0400

A bill would ensure certain drunk drivers spent a night in jail.

Sen. Don Vaughan, a Greensboro Democrat, said he filed the bill because he thinks some first-time offenders don't realize the gravity of their mistake and drive drunk again.

Vaughan still cheering Tar Heels

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:40:39 -0400

All these years later, state Sen. Don Vaughan is still cheering for the Tar Heels.

Quick Hits

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:48:31 -0500

* Attorney General Roy Cooper tells WTVD that he'll make a decision about whether to run for U.S. Senate in 2010 "very soon." (H/T: Draft Coop)

The Tobacco Caucus

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:57:47 -0500

Which legislators have tobacco companies in their districts?

With the General Assembly again considering enacting a smoking ban in restaurants and workplaces, Dome decided to see who represents the tobacco firms.

Alternative Brands, Mocksville:
Rep. Julia Howard, Sen. Andrew Brock

Hazing the freshmen?

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:49:55 -0500

Freshman Sen. Don Vaughan almost didn't make it for the swearing-in ceremony.

Legislators began on Jan. 1, technically

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:32:36 -0500

When do legislators start their jobs?

As noted previously, there is some dispute over when exactly Gov. Beverly Perdue's term began. As it turns out, there's a similar situation for state representatives and senators.

Freshmen learn the ropes on Jones St.

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:46:37 -0500

Freshman legislators are learning the ropes today and tomorrow.

During a two-day orientation, five newly elected state senators and a number of new representatives are learning how to make their way through the General Assembly, literally and figuratively.