Cooper staffer’s pipeline inquiry prompts warning against extortion from national governors’ group
As the Cooper administration engaged in negotiations involving the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a national governors’ group warned a Cooper adviser…
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Don is executive editor of Carolina Journal. He joined the John Locke Foundation in late 1994, having previously written articles for Carolina Journal and participated in Locke activities. In recent years, Carrington has been CJ’s lead investigative reporter. He has produced in-depth analysis of failed economic development projects including the Global TransPark and the Randy Parton Theatre. His explanations of the illegal campaign flight programs run by former Govs. Mike Easley and Beverly Perdue helped inform criminal probes on both administrations, leading to Easley’s guilty plea to a felony campaign finance violation.
Carrington’s previous work experience in North Carolina includes economic and employment research in state government, private-sector marketing, economic development, and political consulting. He received his degree in business administration from East Carolina University and is a native of the Washington, D.C. area.
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Whistleblower concerns raised as Cooper won’t let employees talk to ACP investigators
Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration could risk violating a state law protecting whistleblowers if it has threatened retribution against…
Cooper, ACP subcommittee chairs face off over interviewing state employees
Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration told legislative leaders investigating the Atlantic Coast Pipeline last week it won’t allow private investigators hired…
Governor’s pipeline negotiator had ties to Duke Energy
Ken Eudy, policy adviser to Gov. Roy Cooper (image from Eudy’s Twitter account) Ken Eudy, Gov.
Who is Doug? Pipeline committee wants to know role of DEQ official
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Looking to land auto plant, state pushed not-ready-for-prime-time megasite
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