Tim Moffitt
Coverage of Tim Moffitt in the Nexus archive.
- Ethics advocates say state lawmakers should bear responsibility for political junkets
Ethics advocates argue that North Carolina lawmakers should be held accountable for accepting gifts from a nonprofit group, Greater Carolina, which spent nearly $80,000 on events like golfing, a vacation rental, and a gentleman’s club from 2022 to 2024. Four lobbyists associated with the group face charges related to a bourbon-tasting tour, but no legislators have been charged. Only one legislator disclosed a trip on their ethics statement.
- As NC House mulls legalizing happy hour, Senate prefers moderation
The North Carolina House seeks to legalize happy hour promotions and expand availability of canned cocktails, while the Senate advances a more limited alcohol reform bill. The Senate's version excludes major House-backed reforms and focuses on technical corrections and infrastructure, such as a $310 million loan for a new ABC warehouse.