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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers. less -

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Leave Raleigh After Passing Various Bills but Not a New Budget

Brooks Pierce on 7/1/2024

After a busy week, legislators left Raleigh on Thursday for the foreseeable future. Although they did not pass a new 2024 budget bill, they did appropriate funds for certain purposes and are authorized to return later this...more

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Both Houses Consider Budget Bills

Brooks Pierce on 6/24/2024

The House and the Senate considered significantly different budget bills this week and legislators discussed bills on a variety of other topics....more

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislature Continues Work

Brooks Pierce on 6/10/2024

While legislators continue to discuss a new state budget bill, the North Carolina General Assembly this week considered bills on a variety of topics. Budget Work- Legislators are working on a budget bill for FY 25,...more

North Carolina General Assembly Update - June 2023

Kilpatrick on 6/2/2023

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

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Announce Medicaid Expansion Deal

Brooks Pierce on 3/3/2023

Legislative leaders this week announced an agreement on Medicaid expansion in addition to continuing work on the state budget bill and considering other bills. Medicaid Expansion - If enacted, the agreement to expand...more

North Carolina General Assembly Update - March 2023

Kilpatrick on 3/3/2023

North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - February 2023 #4

McGuireWoods Consulting on 2/27/2023

The General Assembly was in full swing this week, with committee meetings every day and significant pieces of legislation passing out of each chamber. This week the Senate tackled medical billing transparency and medical...more

MVA Monitor - January 2023

Moore & Van Allen PLLC on 1/17/2023

The North Carolina General Assembly had its ceremonial opening on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Lawmakers are expected to return to the Capitol on Wednesday, January 25 to begin the 2023-24 biennium....more

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - June 2022 #3

Brooks Pierce on 6/17/2022

Legislators continued work on the budget bill this week and considered other bills on various topics. Although the end of the 2022 session may be a few weeks away, it is uncertain whether bills on a number of notable topics...more

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - June 2022 #2

Brooks Pierce on 6/10/2022

Legislators continued work on the budget bill this week and considered other bills on various topics. State Budget Bill - With the beginning of FY 23 on July 1 approaching, legislative appropriation leaders have been...more

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - June 2022

Brooks Pierce on 6/6/2022

This week, the Senate passed some notable bills while both chambers continued work on the budget bill behind closed doors. Senate Health Care Bill - The Senate this week passed a health care bill (H 149) that would...more

North Carolina 2022 Legislative Session Preview

McGuireWoods Consulting on 1/17/2022

The North Carolina General Assembly has traditionally convened a regular session in each odd-numbered year and adjourned after passing a budget in the summer. It would then return the following year in May for a “short...more

North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - August 2021 #4

McGuireWoods Consulting on 8/30/2021

Despite a halt in budget negotiations in Raleigh this week, legislators cleared some significant pieces of legislation and sent them to Governor Cooper's desk - a sign that despite the budget impasse, progress is still being...more

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - August 2021 #4

Brooks Pierce on 8/27/2021

This week at the North Carolina General Assembly, the Senate confirmed a new DEQ Secretary, budget conferees worked on the budget bill and legislators considered various other bills. Senate Confirms Former Brooks Pierce...more

North Carolina General Assembly Update - August 2021 #4

Kilpatrick on 8/27/2021

Kilpatrick Townsend’s Government Relations Team represents a variety of clients across many industries and in all levels of government, with a focus on the North Carolina General Assembly. Below is an update on the activity...more

NCGA 2021 Long Session Update

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 7/30/2021

Since convening in January, the North Carolina General Assembly's Long Session has been marked by lengthy state budget negotiations, starts and stops, and several historic pieces of proposed legislation. American Rescue...more

North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - July 2021 #3

McGuireWoods Consulting on 7/26/2021

In the General Assembly this week, most of the legislative work was focused around medical cannabis and high school sports, which we will discuss in this week’s newsletter. Governor Cooper (D) announced a change in the NC...more

North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - July 2021 #1

McGuireWoods Consulting on 7/5/2021

After the Senate passed their budget last Friday, House members took their turn this week to review the proposal sent from their colleagues across the hall. Most of the House Appropriations subcommittees met to hear from the...more

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates From The NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office - July 2021.

Brooks Pierce on 7/2/2021

This week, the House began working on the budget bill and Legislators considered other bills prior to taking a work break until the week of July 12. House Budget Bill - After receiving the Senate’s version of the...more

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