Sunday morning post

Good morning. It is summerish here in the Piedmont. Here are list and links to various items from around the state.

• Kissell catches a break: SEIU backed candidate steps aside.
• Mark Binker, and Jim Morrill on the Senate debate
• Dems wrap up budget negotiations.
• WNC employment picture via Cit-Times
• Zombie Transpark rises: This N&O take on the Transpark includes an interesting reminder about the Escheat Fund loan.