New Publisher Jennie Lambert Aims City Paper
Ogazette announces Jennie Lambert as new publisher and John Peak as editor with Barry Bridges on editorial page. The paper pledges to inform readers to promote freedom and self control, asserting equality and rights to life and property under Creator.
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Libby sentence criticized as excessive for non-crime
The editorial argues that Scooter Libby, former Cheney aide, received a 30 month jail term and $250000 fine for perjury tied to a non crime. It questions prosecutorial discretion and notes Armitage and Novak revelations, urging proportional punishment.
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Medicaid reform debate shifts burden from counties to state
John Hood argues Clodfelter’s plan would have the state assume the counties Medicaid share starting 2008 and collect revenue from local sales and beer taxes. He notes long term gaps but supports centralizing Medicaid costs to the state, while warning municipalities would lose revenue.
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Should Gaston voters back a school construction bond
Reader comments question if a bond is right for Gaston County schools. Critics doubt funds, seek additions rather than replacements, and urge clear use of lottery or alternative money while stressing new schools are overdue and local campuses like Forest Heights and Rhyne.
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State Legislative Walkthrough of Recent Votes and Actions
A record of General Assembly activity features SB567 E blend fuel concurrence, Baked Goods sales tax exemption, Information on Lawful Abandonment for teens, Golf cart regulation in coastal towns, and age-based execution rule change. Noting sponsors Sen Walter Dalton Rep Phil Haire Rep David Almond and reps Forrester Hoyle, outcomes include adoption 470, 42 0, 42 0, 41 0, 44 1, and referrals to governor or House concurrence.
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