/tags/david-lewis David Lewis en-US Copyright Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:42:24 GMT /politics/2021-08-17/ex-nc-lawmaker-gets-probation-for-campaign-money-scheme A former North Carolina state lawmaker was sentenced Tuesday to probation and ordered to pay a fine for an unlawful scheme to siphon campaign dollars to his family farm. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:42:24 GMT /politics/2021-08-17/ex-nc-lawmaker-gets-probation-for-campaign-money-scheme /politics/2020-08-26/plea-agreement-of-ex-nc-state-rep-david-lewis-accepted Updated at 3:24 p.m. A federal judge on Wednesday accepted the guilty plea of a longtime North Carolina state lawmaker who acknowledged conducting a… Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:07:14 GMT /politics/2020-08-26/plea-agreement-of-ex-nc-state-rep-david-lewis-accepted Associated Press /politics/2020-08-20/nc-rep-david-lewis-faces-federal-charges-plans-plea North Carolina state Rep. David Lewis was accused Thursday of federal bank fraud and tax violations stemming from a scheme to transfer money from his… Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:10:43 GMT /politics/2020-08-20/nc-rep-david-lewis-faces-federal-charges-plans-plea Associated Press /podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2020-07-31/hello-mr-president-goodbye-state-fair This week: North Carolina played host to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Meanwhile, David Lewis, a powerful state legislator, will… Fri, 31 Jul 2020 20:55:06 GMT /podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2020-07-31/hello-mr-president-goodbye-state-fair Jeff Tiberii /politics/2020-06-26/nc-lawmakers-marathon-meeting-focused-on-medicaid-monuments-covid-19 North Carolina lawmakers finished most of their work for the year early Friday, setting another Medicaid overhaul date, funding a monument to honor… Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:59:51 GMT /politics/2020-06-26/nc-lawmakers-marathon-meeting-focused-on-medicaid-monuments-covid-19 Associated Press /politics/2020-01-28/why-is-north-carolinas-primary-election-so-early-now As anyone in North Carolina knows, political ads - on television and social media - are everywhere right now."For the average voter they're probably going… Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:20:28 GMT /politics/2020-01-28/why-is-north-carolinas-primary-election-so-early-now Liz Schlemmer /podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2019-03-14/wuncpolitics-podcast-a-conversation-with-rep-david-lewis David Lewis is one of the most influential lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly. The nine-term Republican and House Rules chair from Harnett… Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:09:21 GMT /podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2019-03-14/wuncpolitics-podcast-a-conversation-with-rep-david-lewis Jeff Tiberii /politics/2018-12-04/voter-id-debate-continues-in-north-carolina-house House lawmakers will continue committee debate on a voter ID bill today, as one lingering question may soon get an answer.The legislation, needed after… Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:54:51 GMT /politics/2018-12-04/voter-id-debate-continues-in-north-carolina-house Jeff Tiberii /politics/2018-05-30/adjusted-state-budget-diverts-50-million-from-childhood-development-programs As state lawmakers work to quickly approve a budget, some children’s advocates are shining light on what they call a major missed opportunity for… Wed, 30 May 2018 23:09:11 GMT /politics/2018-05-30/adjusted-state-budget-diverts-50-million-from-childhood-development-programs Jeff Tiberii /show/the-state-of-things/2018-03-20/the-fight-for-school-safety-students-rebel Since the mass school shooting in Columbine, America has seemed almost powerless against rogue gunmen attacking defenseless suburban schools. After the… Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:23:38 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2018-03-20/the-fight-for-school-safety-students-rebel Frank Stasio, Dana Terry