You, Me and the Rules Review Commission
2016 Stanback Intern Nick Younger explores one of the most important yet least known decision-making bodies in North Carolina: the Rules Review Commission.
CIB 8/15/2016: McCrory doubles down on dirty water
See who our Conservation PAC endorses for the 2016 General Election.
What is happening to our experts?
Folks, we interrupt your Thursday afternoon with a burning question: What competent scientist would want to work for an administration that they know won’t hesitate to slander, vilify, and publicly hang them out to dry for simply doing their jobs conscientiously? Based on the course of actions over the last week involving the McCrory Administration, […]
Press Release: Conservation PAC Endorses 25 Pro-Environmental Candidates for November 2016 Election
See which candidates will defend & protect NC’s clean water, healthy air, and renewable energy future. Then, support these candidates in November.
CIB 8/8/2016: McCrory added to national ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
It was a bad week for Pat McCrory.
May the odds be ever in your favor
State toxicologist testifies McCrory administration knew of health risks to homeowners but reversed ‘do-not-drink’ letters regardless.
CIB 8/1/2016: Meet the candidate who believes in science
On energy and environment, the Democrats in Philadelphia last week offered a dramatic contrast to the Republicans in Cleveland the week before. Read more in this week’s news bulletin.
Meet 2016 Stanback Intern: Cheryl Ross
1) Where is home for you? I’m originally from Michigan and have previously lived in Florida, Texas, and Georgia. I’ve been in North Carolina for the past 10 years and consider it home. This is where I’m raising my three children and this is where we hope to stay when my husband retires from the […]
CIB 7/25/2016: Trump Digs Coal
Trump Digs Coal. This week in CIB: Campaign Watch: Trump and the RNC Dig Coal The hand-held signs waving in the hands of delegates in front of the stage said it: Trump Digs Coal. Donald Trump himself pressed home his support for ramping up fossil fuel production during his presidential nomination acceptance speech. The platform officially adopted […]
2016 Stanback Intern: Meet Nick Younger
1) Where is home for you? I am from Boone in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. I like to say I’m a born and raised North Carolinian, but I did find myself in Louisiana for a time perfecting my skills “wrasslin’ gators” and the like. Except for that, I’ve lived only in North Carolina […]
