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The Class of 2013 – Senator Mike Woodard

Posted on 4/4/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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Name:  state Sen. Mike Woodard, Democrat Occupation:  financial administrator for Duke University and Duke Health Systems Lives in: Durham From: Wilson Family:  married, wife Sarah; no children. Hobbies:  Hiking , biking, outdoor activities and attending arts or sports events Previous elected offices, if any: Yes. Durham City Council, 2005 to 2012 Why’d [Continue Reading...]

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The Class or 2013 – Rep. Nathan Baskerville

Posted on 3/28/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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N.C. Policy Watch is continuing to talk with some of the newest members of the N.C. General Assembly to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of profiling all the new members. [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Rep. Robert Brawley

Posted on 3/22/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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Name:  State Rep. C. Robert Brawley, Republican Occupation: insurance agent, now does work for Allstate Insurance Lives in: Mooreseville From: Mooresville Family: wife Mary; five grown children; 12 grandchildren Hobbies:  “Arguing. I do enjoy a keen, intellectual exchange of ideas.”  Also takes a 2 to 3 mile walk every day, whether in Raleigh or [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Rep. Dennis Riddell

Posted on 3/21/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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Reporter’s note: State Rep. Dennis Riddell declined to be interviewed for this profile, and hung up on a reporter who called his home seeking an interview earlier this year. Answers are taken from public statements Riddell has made, as well as his campaign website and other sources. Name: state Rep. Dennis Riddell, [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Rep. Deb McManus

Posted on 3/14/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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N.C. Policy Watch is chatting with some of the newest members of the N.C. General Assembly to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of profiling all the new members. Haven’t been [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Sen. Gene McLaurin

Posted on 3/12/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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N.C. Policy Watch is chatting with some of the newest members of the N.C. General Assembly to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of profiling all the new members. Haven’t been [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Senator Ben Clark

Posted on 3/4/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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N.C. Policy Watch is chatting with some of the newest members of the N.C. General Assembly to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of profiling all the new members. Haven’t been [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Rep. Paul Tine

Posted on 2/28/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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N.C. Policy Watch is chatting with some of the newest members of the N.C. General Assembly to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of profiling all the new members. Haven’t been [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Representative Jon Hardister

Posted on 2/25/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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N.C. Policy Watch is chatting with some of the newest members of the N.C. General Assembly to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of profiling all the new members. Haven’t been [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Representative Ken Waddell

Posted on 2/18/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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N.C. Policy Watch is chatting with some of the newest members of the N.C. General Assembly to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of profiling all the new members. Haven’t been [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Senator Joel D. M. Ford

Posted on 2/12/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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N.C. Policy Watch is chatting with some of the newest members of the N.C. General Assembly to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of profiling all the new members. Haven’t been [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Senator Tamara Barringer

Posted on 2/7/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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In what we hope is a regular feature this session, N.C. Policy Watch will try to talk with some of the newest members to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Senator Ronald J. Rabin

Posted on 2/5/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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In what we hope is a regular feature this session, N.C. Policy Watch will try to talk with some of the newest members to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Rep. George Graham

Posted on 1/31/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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In what we hope is a regular feature this session, N.C. Policy Watch will try to talk with some of the newest members to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of [Continue Reading...]

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The Class of 2013 – Rep. Chris Malone

Posted on 1/29/2013 by Sarah Ovaska
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In what we hope is a regular feature this session, N.C. Policy Watch will try to talk with some of the newest members to offer a bit more insight on who they are and what they plan on doing this session in Raleigh. This will be an ongoing feature, with the goal of [Continue Reading...]

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