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Legislators returned to Raleigh this week and passed a bill that among other things, adjusts the budget law enacted in October 2023. They also voted to override four vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper. Budget Adjustment Bill - ...more
With only a few days remaining to act on legislation that passed during the regular session, Governor Youngkin has issued a flurry of vetoes including several that stymie Democratic priorities from this session. Meanwhile,...more
While the campaigns for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Ohio Supreme Court, and to a lesser extent the Ohio General Assembly will dominate media attention, we still anticipate activity at the Statehouse....more
KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more
Since our last posting covering the week of July 10, 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly has been working on legislative business without holding any floor votes. Last week, lawmakers returned to Raleigh to override...more
After a break for July 4, House members returned to Raleigh this week for voting on Wednesday. The Senate did not hold voting sessions this week. Budget Negotiations - Legislative discussions on the budget bill (H 259)...more
Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly were busy with committee work and floor votes. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed several bills which headed back to the legislature for final action. This week,...more
While much of the media attention was surrounding the override of Governor Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 20 last week, on Thursday, North Carolina Senate members gave final approval to the chamber's version of the 2023...more
Medicaid Expansion Although states began expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act over a decade ago, this week, North Carolina became the 40th state to do so. Democratic Governor Roy Cooper signed HB 76: Access to...more
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has concluded the legislative session. COVID-19 significantly changed the format and content of the legislative session. The operating rules were amended to permit remote voting, and the...more
The Coronavirus pandemic was the focal point of legislative activity this year, as lawmakers prioritized measures designed to protect public health and reduce the economic impact of the virus. COVID-19 also had a significant...more
When the 2019-2020 legislative session began, no one could have predicted what challenges Pennsylvania and the General Assembly would encounter with the outbreak of COVID-19. The rules changed to permit remote voting, and the...more
House overrides minimum wage veto - On a vote of 100-49, the House voted to override Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of the minimum wage bill. The bill will raise the state’s minimum wage to $11.75 in 2021, and $12.55 in 2022, and...more
Join Kilpatrick Townsend Government Relations Advisors Ches McDowell and Nelson Freeman for a North Carolina Legislative Update. Ches and Nelson will discuss some of the public bills passed by the General Assembly in the 2019...more
After holding a one-day session in Raleigh on Jan. 14, North Carolina Legislators have left town and will return on April 28. Budget Bill - An impasse over the budget bill (H966) was not resolved this week as the...more
As 2020 begins, activity in Raleigh resumes at a fast pace. Candidate filing for 2020 elections ended in December and Legislators return to Raleigh on Jan. 14. 2020 Elections - This will be a very active election year....more
After a week off, the General Assembly was back in session this week to continue work on several issues as a possible end to the session draws closer. Several weeks ago, the Senate said it intended to finish business by the...more
It's a wrap for the 2019 North Carolina General Assembly, at least for now. Lawmakers have adjourned for the year, ending one of the longest legislative sessions in recent years that was riddled with contentious standoffs,...more
Legislators left Raleigh this past Friday after passing bills drawing new congressional district lines and some additional appropriations bills. They plan to return on Jan. 14 for a session that may consider a variety of...more
This Alert summarizes the more significant tax provisions enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2019. The most important tax changes were originally included in House Bill 966, the 2019 Appropriations Act (the...more
With three weeks to go until a self-imposed deadline for adjournment, it’s unclear whether the Senate will be able to get the votes necessary to override the Governor’s veto of the state budget. It may not matter much as a...more
The impasse between Governor Roy Cooper and the General Assembly over the 2019 budget bill (H966) continued this week, as Legislators considered some additional “mini-budget” bills. The House overrode Governor Cooper’s veto...more
It was a busy week in Raleigh as the House voted to override the Governor’s veto in a controversial vote. Both chambers also began work on redrawing legislative maps following a court order to do so. In local news,...more
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly headed back to work this week after taking a few days off following the Labor Day holiday. Many were in for a week of long nights, early mornings, and votes no one saw coming....more