Governor’s Budget Recommendations -
Gov. Josh Stein this week unveiled his state budget recommendations for the next two fiscal years. Entitled “North Carolina Strong,” it details a number of themes: improving public...more
3/21/2025
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Gov. Roy Cooper this week sent his budget recommendations to the General Assembly and the Senate passed the health care bill that would expand Medicaid coverage.
Governor’s Budget Proposal -
Gov. Cooper unveiled his...more
3/20/2023
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After considering its provisions for 10 days as provided in the North Carolina Constitution, Gov. Roy Cooper signed the budget bill into law today. This is the second consecutive budget he has signed after vetoing prior...more
7/12/2022
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This week, Legislators considered a number of bills and Cabinet nominees from Gov. Roy Cooper. The General Assembly will not take votes during the week of April 5 and will return for business on April 12.
Summer School...more
This week, Governor Roy Cooper issued a new Executive Order 204, which further eased various restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. However, the state’s general mask mandate remains in effect...more
3/24/2021
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This week, work at the General Assembly included school reopening and the state budget.
COVID-19 Response and Relief Bill and new Federal funds -
Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill (H 196(link is external)) appropriating $1.7...more
Activity at the General Assembly increased with the filing of new bills and movement on others from committees to floor votes this week. Staff began to brief Legislators on agency budgets and provided committee orientations....more
3/1/2021
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North Carolina Legislators continued to consider bills related to COVID and introduced a number of new bills this week.
2020 COVID Relief Bill Modifications (S 36) -
Gov. Roy Cooper signed S 36 into law this week. The...more
This week, Gov. Roy Cooper outlined a plan for K-12 school openings and extended the “Safer at Home” Phase 2 of the state’s plan to respond to the COVID-19 virus.
Under the Plan B outlined by the Governor, schools are...more
Legislators this week continued to act on some “mini-budget” bills. Some legislative leaders have indicated that they plan to leave Raleigh at the end of October, at least until later in the year—and thus, are focused on a...more
Dozens of bills were filed this week as the Senate faced its bill introduction deadline. The House announced that it will publish a budget plan within the next two weeks....more
4/11/2019
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Activity at the General Assembly gained speed this week as the deadline for bill introduction approaches. Legislators in appropriation subcommittees continued to receive presentations regarding the Governor’s budget...more
3/18/2019
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The North Carolina General Assembly continued organizational work this week as legislators began to introduce bills and meeting schedules were announced.
Teacher Pay (S28) -
Senators Danny Britt (R-Robeson) and Rick...more
May is a busy month for elections and government in North Carolina. Primary elections were held for certain federal, state and local offices on May 8th and Legislators return to Raleigh on May 16th for their 2018 session....more
Eminent Domain (HB3) -
A bill that seeks to amend the State's Constitution to prohibit the exercise of eminent domain to condemn private property except for public use passed through the House this week after being...more
The North Carolina General Assembly has completed its 2016 "short" session. A number of bills considered by Legislators will impact businesses of all types. Here are some highlights from this year's session....more
7/11/2016
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