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Former campaign worker says she fended off advance by future NC insurance chief

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By Dan Kane Verified
| The Charlotte Observer Verified
Mike Causey is sworn in as commissioner of insurance during a ceremony on Jan. 6, 2017, at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A former campaign worker said Causey kissed her weeks into the campaign. She stopped helping Causey after he leaned over and kissed her, she says. The FBI interviewed the woman during the Greg Lindberg bribery inquiry.
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UNC board member leaves unanswered a key question about politically connected firm

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By Dan Kane Verified
| The Charlotte Observer Verified
Randy Ramsey, then-chair of the UNC System Board of Governors, speaks during a meeting on Feb. 29, 2024, in Raleigh. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Randy Ramsey amended his 2026 ethics filing to add a stake in Sentinel Risk Advisors. Records don't show UNC sought how long Ramsey held his Sentinel interest. The Ethics Commission says five employees track statements for 7,000+ officials.
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How a Charlotte-area nonprofit won $1M in state budget — without asking for it Original

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By Dan Kane Verified
| The Charlotte Observer Verified
Rep. Nasif Majeed photographs the vote count on Senate Bill 249 following its passage on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the General Assembly in Raleigh, N.C. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. State budget sets aside $1 million for Progressive Land Developers CDC. Rep. Nasif Majeed requested the grant; the nonprofit had not asked for it. A budget office deputy director said he'd review ethics guidance first.
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