Jeffrey Billman, Author at The Assembly NC https://www.theassemblync.com/author/jeffrey-billman/ North Carolina's digital magazine on place and power Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:40:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.theassemblync.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-TA_Mark_Black_Square-32x32.png Jeffrey Billman, Author at The Assembly NC https://www.theassemblync.com/author/jeffrey-billman/ 32 32 210991526 Rep. John Bell’s Hemp Company Files Blistering Legal Response https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/courts/nc-hempjohn-bell-asterra-labs-lawsuit/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:33:49 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=51756 In response to a federal lawsuit, Asterra Labs accused its former business partner of racketeering and other crimes. ]]>

In response to a federal lawsuit, Asterra Labs accused its former business partner of racketeering and other crimes. 

]]> 51756 The Berger King https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/phil-berger-senate-primary-2026/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=51179 Phil Berger has been the state's most powerful politician for more than a decade. He no longer looks invincible.]]>

Phil Berger has been the state's most powerful politician for more than a decade. He no longer looks invincible.

]]> 51179 What a Lawsuit Involving a Top Legislator Reveals About the Hemp Industry https://www.theassemblync.com/business/john-bell-hemp-lawsuit-mc-nutraceuticals-asterra/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=50047 State Rep. John Bell’s former business partners say he threatened to use his “power and influence” to jail them.]]>

State Rep. John Bell’s former business partners say he threatened to use his “power and influence” to jail them.

]]> 50047 The Thread: Watchdog Wednesday https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-watchdog-wednesday/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=49889 "Just minding the people's business." Today, we're bringing you some of our favorite watchdog stories in Greensboro. ]]>

"Just minding the people's business." Today, we're bringing you some of our favorite watchdog stories in Greensboro.

]]> 49889 The Caucus: Berger Trails Page, Poll Shows https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-caucus-berger-trails-page/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=47783 Phil Berger trails Sam Page by double digits in new poll, an immigration crackdown bill, and a THC advisory council.]]>

Phil Berger trails Sam Page by double digits in new poll, an immigration crackdown bill, and a THC advisory council.

]]> 47783 Jefferson Griffin Lost. The Reputation of State Courts Might Be the Biggest Loser. https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/courts/jefferson-griffin-state-courts-nc/ Mon, 12 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=46057 The six-month challenge did more than rekindle long-simmering partisan debates over election administration. It also raised questions about the state's judiciary. ]]>

The six-month challenge did more than rekindle long-simmering partisan debates over election administration. It also raised questions about the state's judiciary.

]]> 46057 The Thread: Mark and Yolanda Robinson back in the news https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-mark-and-yolanda-robinson-back-in-the-news/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=44888 Greensboro's own Mark and Yolanda Robinson are back in the news. An administrative law judge found Balanced Nutrition, the nonprofit operated by the wife of the former lieutenant governor, must repay the state $101,000.00. ]]>

Greensboro's own Mark and Yolanda Robinson are back in the news. An administrative law judge found Balanced Nutrition, the nonprofit operated by the wife of the former lieutenant governor, must repay the state $101,000.00.

]]> 44888 Balanced Nutrition Must Repay State $101,000  https://www.theassemblync.com/business/yolanda-hill-mark-robinson-balanced-nutrition/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:21:22 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=44908 The nonprofit owned by Mark Robinson's wife was dinged for violating regulations, claiming unallowable costs, and failing to keep records.]]>

The nonprofit owned by Mark Robinson's wife was dinged for violating regulations, claiming unallowable costs, and failing to keep records.

]]> 44908 The Caucus: Dems Score Court Wins https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/caucus-nc-dems-court-wins/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=44684 Ballot curing blocked in state Supreme Court battle, a court rules for Stein, and a Mecklenburg Democrats feature.]]>

Ballot curing blocked in state Supreme Court battle, a court rules for Stein, and a Mecklenburg Democrats feature.

]]> 44684 Warning Signs for Tillis? https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/elections/nc-election-2026-tillis-trump/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=52484 Thom Tillis' re-election chances will likely be tied to Trump’s popularity.

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