Mike Easley Coverage

US attorney: 17 people indicted in Fayetteville area; guns, fentanyl pills and SUVs seized

U.S. Attorney Michael Easley on Thursday joined the FBI and law enforcement in Fayetteville and Cumberland County to announce the indictment of 17 people related to drugs and violent crimes.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

JOHN RAILEY: Andy Griffith delivered "Mayberry Miracle" for Mike Easley, lively times kept going

Sunday, April 10, 2022 -- In 1989, some North Carolina Democratic leaders had tried to recruit Andy Griffith to run against incumbent Republican Jesse Helms for the U.S. Senate. Internal polls showed Andy could win the race, some said. Andy rejected the push and was wise to do so. He might well have won and his very private self would have hated the very public job.

Former Gov. Easley: Monica's work mattered

Former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley had praise and thanks for Monica Laliberte's work with 5 On Your Side.

Schwarzenegger, Easley weigh in on NC gerrymandering lawsuit

A hearing in the one of three redistricting lawsuits targeting the Republican-controlled redistricting effort is scheduled for Tuesday.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

GARY PEARCE: Can Democrats remove the 'defund the police' albatross?

Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 -- Eric Adams, the Democrats nominee for New York City mayor, shows you can be tough on crime - and tough on police racism and misconduct. Democrats will need to be both in 2022 and 2024.

Editorial: Quality public schools for every child. Will legislators be part of the solution or the problem?

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 -- What legislators should know. f they don't act, the governor will. Not only does the governor have the authority to direct funding to implement the Comprehensive Remedial Plan - but should for some reason Gov. Roy Cooper be reluctant, Superior Court Judge David Lee has the power to order Cooper to use his authority to get it done.

Editorial: Stop diverting Lottery funds from promised education enhancements

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 -- Think back 15 years ago, as the contentious debate over enactment of the lottery reached its crescendo. Republican legislators were strident in near uniform opposition. Senators, including now top leader Phil Berger, warned of empty promises from backers that the lottery money would be dedicated to enhancing and expanding public education, not merely another source to meet ongoing obligations. As it turned out it was those who offered the direst of warnings who fulfilled their own prophesies.

GOVS. MARTIN, HUNT, EASLEY & PERDUE: Gerrymandering 'poisons' politics; 'corrupts' our government

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 -- "Competitive elections make our politics more civil and create an environment in which promising and pragmatic policies can emerge. Partisan gerrymandering eliminates competitive elections, poisons our politics, and corrupts our system of government."

COLUMN: Take these governors' advice; Vote NO on 2 Power-grab Constitutional amendments

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 -- The N.C. Constitution enshrines the balance of power between executive, legislative and judicial branches government. It wisely gives the governor appointment power for judicial replacements and the Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement. Let's keep it that way. Support the Constitution and its balance of powers. Keep the legislature in its place to enact laws, not enforce them. Vote against both amendments.

Amendments shifting power to legislature 'devious and mischievous,' former governors say

All five of North Carolina's living former governors came together Monday to urge voters to defeat two proposed constitutional amendments that would shift power from the executive branch to state lawmakers.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Five former NC governors campaigning against constitutional amendments

All five of North Carolina's living former governors plan a press conference Monday against amendments shifting power from the executive branch to the legislature.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

NC policies on government emails hard to police, lead to delays in public access

Scrutiny over Hillary Clinton's email practices is drawing attention to other government officials.

Laura Leslie

Easley files amicus brief in lawsuit over Pre-K expansion

Former Gov. Mike Easley, who created the More at Four early childhood education program more than a decade ago, has jumped into the legal battle over access to pre-kindergarten programs in North Carolina.

David Crabtree

Today @NCCapitol (Feb. 5): Reruns and gun rights

Both the House and Senate will give final approval to controversial bills that were on their calendars Monday night. Outside the General Assembly today, gun rights supporters will rally.

@NCCapitol Staff

Easley's law license reinstated

The North Carolina State Bar on Monday reinstated former Gov. Mike Easley's law license following his November 2010 conviction for a campaign finance violation.

Matthew Burns

Easley seeks to regain law license

Former Gov. Mike Easley is trying to win back his law license, following his November 2010 conviction for campaign finance fraud.

Matthew Burns

Leandro Judge Praises Easley For Money For Poor School Systems

Poor schools in North Carolina recently got a big financial boost from Gov. Mike Easley. Easley ordered up to $10 million in additional state money for school districts with poverty, high teacher turnover and low achievement.

State Supreme Court Sets Deadline For Leandro Money

State lawmakers need to come up with $10 million for poor school districts. The state Supreme Court said Friday it needs answers by next month.

Seven Local School Districts Get Ready To Spend Leandro Money

The North Carolina State Board of Educationhas $12 million to spend on low-wealth school districts. That is $10 million less than a judge wanted the state to give to the schools this year.