Christie signs bill allowing wineries to sell directly to NJ customers

Wineries from New Jersey to California can now sell their vintages directly to consumers and retailers under a bill pushed by Democrats in the Legislature and signed today by Gov. Chris Christie

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Christie signs bill allowing N.J. wineries to sell vintages directly to consumers

The bill's signing kicked off a busy day in Trenton that includes the swearing in of new lawmakers, Christie's annual State of the State address and expected action on about 100 bills on the governor's desk

Wake County judge clears ex-NC lobbyist Beason

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Wake County judge has cleared former lobbyist Don Beason of misconduct, saying parts of North Carolina's 2007 lobbying reform law are ambiguous and the secretary of state overreached in fining him.

Wake County judge clears ex-N.C. lobbyist Beason

RALEIGH – A Wake County judge has cleared former lobbyist Don Beason of misconduct, saying parts of North Carolina’s 2007 lobbying reform law are ambiguous and the secretary of state overreached in fining him.