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- Oct 21, 2004 -- Two good leaders (Raleigh News and Observer)
Smart, effective commissioners head the state's Agriculture and Insurance departments. They deserve voters' support. read more...
- Oct 19, 2004 -- EDITORIAL: Council of State (The Daily Reflector)
On Nov. 2, Pitt County voters head to the polls to make decisions in federal, state and local races. Today, The Daily Reflector presents the first of its recommendations for the Council of State. Recommendations also can be read at reflector.com. read more...
- Oct 18, 2004 -- Council of State (Winston-Salem Journal)
North Carolina's long ballot means that voters choose the leaders of important, but sometimes obscure, state departments. Today, the Journal issues its endorsements for these jobs.
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- Oct 16, 2004 -- Based on track records, N.C. Council of State members deserve new terms (Asheville Citizen Times)
The Council of State is one of North Carolina's lesser-known government bodies, but that does not mean it is unimportant. The council is made up of the governor, lieutenant governor and eight other officials elected statewide. It has formal duties defined in law, dealing mainly with public property. Beyond that, it is a forum for discussion of state issues, though Gov. Mike Easley has chosen not to avail himself of that opportunity. Finally, each of the members has responsibility for a department, ranging from education to agriculture to labor. read more...
- Jul 23, 2004 -- Insurers to give N.C. drivers another refund
N.C. drivers will share another windfall after insurers agreed Thursday to refund $244.5 million in excess auto premiums and freeze maximum rates until October 2005. read more...
- Jul 23, 2004 -- Car-insurance refunds ahead for N.C. drivers
North Carolina drivers could receive up to $680 million in refunds later this year thanks to the resolution of two disputes with the insurance industry, Jim Long, the commissioner of the N.C. Department of Insurance, said yesterday. read more...
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