Raleigh NC – Records: Mike Easley involved in hiring

New documents show that the Mary Easley job at N.C. State University was orchestrated at the highest levels of state government, and included the direct involvement of then-Gov. Mike Easley.

E-mail messages show the creation of the job for Mary Easley was orchestrated in April and May of 2005 by the governor and that her job formation also included his wife, . . . (The News & Observer)

Raleigh NC – Records: Oblinger increased Nielsen’s deal

Again I repeat what I have been saying since the early 90’s that politics do not have to be dirty. The good ole boys corruption is nothing compared to those racist who talk about black folks being on welfare. This is corporate welfare. Show me one single black person on welfare who are receiving these type of benefits. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

New records show that N.C. State University Chancellor James Oblinger cut a deal last month to increase the severance package for former Provost Larry Nielsen, and it was done the day before Nielsen resigned.

Moreover, the publicly disclosed terms of Nielsen’s payout show he will receive more than what officials had indicated – with Nielsen now set to receive $310,255 in extra pay above his faculty salary.

The documents directly contradict the public comments that Oblinger had offered . . . (The News & Observer)

Raleigh NC – Chairman orders review of Nielsen deal

Stress? Damn making almost $300,000 would stress me out. I am stressed now just knowing a person makes that kind of money working for someone else. How do these guys make this kind of money? Oh well I guess that is what happens when you go to high school, further your education and then go to work at certain places. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

The chairman of the N.C. State University’s Board of Trustees has ordered a review of the deal to give former Provost Larry Nielsen, who resigned last month, a six-month leave at his full provost-level salary. Nielsen makes $298,700.

Nielsen quit May 22, citing stress . . . (The News & Observer)

Raleigh NC – Easley Scandal Hits Progress Energy

This information was pulled from the Citizens For Fair Utilities Website.

From the Associated Press Monday June 1 2009
Questions of influence peddling abound.

Companies that worked closely with the Easley administration — including Progress Energy Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield and AT&T Corp. — gave at least $150,000 to Easley’s speakers series while her husband was in office. Some reported donating money to sponsor a speech by former President Bill Clinton in February, two weeks after Mike Easley left office, and said the former first lady’s role was not a factor.

Did the money buy access and/or favors? You be the judge.  Progress Energy and Electricities are joint owners of Nuclear Power Plants and those plants sell wholesale power to the 32 municipalities covered under NCEMPA. 

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Raleigh NC – State auditor subpoenaed for Easley records

Federal investigators have subpoenaed the State Auditor’s Office for records related to the wife of former Gov. Mike Easley, officials said Tuesday. (WRAL TV)

Raleigh NC – N.C. State chancellor calls for Mary Easley’s resignation

I was wondering how long it would take to get to this point? Mrs. Easley should have resigned earlier when the investigation first began with the State Board of Elections. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

North Carolina State University Chancellor James Oblinger on Monday urged the wife of former Gov. Mike Easley to leave her university post.

The move comes in the wake of the resignation of two N.C. State officials and federal and state investigations into the former governor’s dealings with friends and campaign donors. (WRAL TV 5)

Raleigh NC – Easley says he’s ‘comfortable’ with U.S. probe

This is going to be interesting because just like the others, they said they felt confident as well but look at what happened to them. They did some fed time. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

Former Gov. Mike Easley doesn’t have a problem with federal investigators looking into what he did while in office, he said Saturday.

Easley’s comments came in a two-line statement released Saturday afternoon, the day after FBI agents served a subpoena on the state Highway Patrol that ordered the agency to hand over all information about private plane trips taken by the Easley family since 2000. (News & Observer)

 

Raleigh NC – FBI subpoenas Easley’s travel records

Here we go again another investigation. Why in the hell do these guys think they can do these things when there is a paper trail? Damn like former Congressman Frank Ballance, the former Governor is an attorney. If anybody ought to know, these guys ought to know. So obviously they know but they don’t give a damn. Oh well, I mean oh hell. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

The FBI on Friday subpoenaed state Highway Patrol records on former Gov. Mike Easley’s travel while in office.

The move shows a federal investigation is building into Easley’s dealings with friends and contributors during his two terms as governor. (WRAL TV 5)

Raleigh NC – Easley inducted 4,000 into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Easley inducted 4,000 into Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Between January 2001 and January 2009, former Gov. Mike Easley inducted more than 4,000 North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. That’s a rate of nearly 10 a week, or more than one a day. (News & Observer)

Raleigh NC – Easley campaign paid for vehicle feds are investigating

Former Gov. Mike Easley used campaign money to help pay for an SUV used by his son while Easley was in office, according to documents filed with the State Board of Elections. (WRAL TV 5)