The University of North Carolina system named Anita Watkins as their new lobbyist, according to this report. Watkins will serve as the university’s primary liaison to the N.C. General Assembly, the governor’s office and state government agencies. She will also work with Bowles, the UNC Board of Governors and senior staffers to develop policies and […]
Category: North Carolina
NC DHHS Head a Former Lobbyist
Incoming North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue selected Lanier Cansler to head up the states Department of Health and Human Services, according to this report. Cansler told reporters that he registered as a lobbyist strictly out of caution. He did no real lobbying other than to introduce his clients to lawmakers. Perdue said she talked about […]
A Lobbyist for Winston-Salem
Forsyth County is debating a $60,000 contract with a lobbyist, according to this report. “There are a whole series of questionnaires, documentation and deadlines that have to be done to be competitive,” [The Ferguson Group‘s Leslie ] Mozingo said. “I help (communities) understand what is available, how to ask for it, the category it should […]