Tim Moffitt
Coverage of Tim Moffitt in the Nexus archive.
- NC Sen. Kevin Corbin won’t seek Edwards’ congressional seat in November
N.C. Senator Kevin Corbin (R-Macon) announced he will not run to replace U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards in the November election and will instead continue his state Senate reelection campaign. Edwards withdrew from his reelection bid following a U.S. House Ethics report alleging inappropriate conduct, and the NCGOP’s 11th Congressional District Executive Committee is expected to select a replacement soon.
- 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.