Record #:

27605

Author(s):

Vitiello, Chris

Abstract:

Every two years, the governor selects a poet to become the next NC Poet Laureate whose job is to teach, judge, counsel, and cheerlead, using poetry to connect people. Governor McCrory recently appointed an unqualified individual to the position causing a backlash from the literary community. Following the uproar, Valerie Macon resigned after only one week on the job. The past four Poet Laureates discuss the importance of the position and have offered to help McCrory select the next Poet Laureate.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 31 Issue 32, August 2014, p16-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poets as teachers; Poets laureate; Poets, North Carolina; McCrory, Patrick Lloyd, 1956-

Record #:

20671

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Governor McCrory and the Republican governing body in the state refused to cooperate with Obamacare, otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act. The author examines the state government's decision based on the Governor's biased advisors. He also discusses implications of failing to cooperate with Obamacare and how it will potentially cost the state money and jobs.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 30 Issue 34, Aug 2013, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

McCrory, Patrick Lloyd, 1956-

Record #:

23959

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa

Abstract:

A coalition of six media outlets and two non-profits has sued McCrory and the heads of eight state agencies for violating North Carolina's Public Records Act. Those being sued have refused to honor requests for public documents concerning where taxpayers money goes in government.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 29, July 2015, p8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public records--Access control; Public records--Access--Law and Legislation; Governors; McCrory, Patrick Lloyd, 1956-