Chris Lacivita

December 11, 2024

Lobbying group Checkmate opens DC office

December 4, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

RALEIGH — Checkmate, a leading government relations and public affairs firm based in North Carolina, is expanding its federal practice by opening a new office in Washington, D.C. and adding key personnel. The firm’s […]

KRAWIEC: Thanksgiving, family and politics

December 6, 2024 Comments Off on KRAWIEC: Thanksgiving, family and politics
THOMPSON: Congress must make small business tax deductions permanent

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Crutchfield & Willis: North Carolina must count every vote

November 9, 2024 Comments Off on Crutchfield & Willis: North Carolina must count every vote

Legislature overrides veto of Helene funding bill
RALEIGH — The General Assembly has completed the override of the veto on a bill containing an additional $252 million in Hurricane Helene relief. The Senate overrode the veto of Senate Bill 382 on Dec. [...] The post Legislature overrides veto of Helene funding bill first appeared on The North State Journal.
2 state constitutional amendments may be on ballot in 2026
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly Senate has passed two amendments to the state constitution by a vote of 30-19 for each with no Democrats voting in favor of the measures. The House has [...] The post 2 state constitutional amendments may be on ballot in 2026 first appeared on The North State Journal.
Republican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections board
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s elections board dismissed formal protests Wednesday by several Republican candidates who trailed narrowly in their races last month and had questioned well over 60,000 ballots cast in November. The State Board [...] The post Republican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections board first appeared on The North State […]
Trump taps NC’s Dan Bishop for deputy director of OMB
RALEIGH — President-elect Donald Trump has tapped North Carolina Congressman Dan Bishop (R-08) to be deputy director for Budget at the Office of Management and Budget. “I am pleased to nominate Congressman Dan Bishop from [...] The post Trump taps NC’s Dan Bishop for deputy director of OMB first appeared on The North State Journal.
Defense carries Hurricanes to comeback win over Sharks
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes have struggled of late getting 5-on-5 goals, particularly from their defense. They had no such problems Tuesday night. Jalen Chatfield scored with 2:39 left and Carolina got all of their goals [...] The post Defense carries Hurricanes to comeback win over Sharks first appeared on The North State Journal.
Super Bowl pregame to include Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle
LOS ANGELES — The Super Bowl pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are slated to perform [...] The post Super Bowl pregame to include Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle first appeared on The North […]