Representatives of the N.C. Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform discuss costs associated with gerrymandered election districts during a news conference Wednesday at the state Legislative Building. Speakers are Rep. Pricey Harrison, D-Guilford; Jane Pinsky, NCCLGR director; Bob Phillips, Common Cause N.C. director; and Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst.
Jon Hardister to resign effective April 8
Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, announced Thursday that he will resign his position in the North Carolina House, telling Carolina Journal that he would not rule out a return to public service at some point in the future, but for now he will be working in the private sector.