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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Pass Budget Adjustment Bill and Override Vetoes

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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

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

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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

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On June 20, 2024, H.B. 563 passed second reading in the North Carolina Senate by a vote of 33-9. Two additional amendments were considered and adopted prior to the floor vote. One adopted amendment, proposed by Senator...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Both Houses Consider Budget Bills

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

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislature Continues Work

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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

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: North Carolina Legislative Session Starts

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The North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday started its 2024 session with legislators focused on adjusting the second year of the biennial budget adopted last year and considering bills on other topics....more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: What Businesses Need to Know About the 2023 North Carolina Legislative Session

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The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh on October 25 after enacting a biennial two-year budget and acting on bills on a variety of topics. Legislators are scheduled to return for next year’s session starting April...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Budget Bill to Become Law, Legislators Consider Other Bills

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After weeks of negotiations, legislators on Friday passed the budget bill and sent it to Gov. Roy Cooper, who indicated he will let it become law without his signature. In addition, members this week acted on bills on a...more

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MVA Monitor - August 2023

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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

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MVA Monitor - July 2023

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Week of July 3-7, the North Carolina House and Senate did not hold votes as lawmakers celebrated the Independence Day holiday in their districts. Last week, the North Carolina House held votes on Wednesday, July 12 as...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Budget Negotiations Continue, Some Bills Become Law, Governor Vetoes Others

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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

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MVA Monitor - June 2023 #5

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July 1, 2023 Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly had a busy week prior to the July 4th break with votes on regulatory reform bills and veto overrides. This week, while there will be no committee...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Budget Negotiations Continue, Farm and Energy Choice Bills Become Law

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Two notable bills became law this week and legislators continued budget negotiations. Budget Negotiations - Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259)....more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Governor Signs Critical Infrastructure Bill, Budget Negotiations Continue

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Gov. Roy Cooper this week signed a new critical infrastructure law and legislators continued budget negotiations. Budget Negotiations - Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for...more

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MVA Monitor - June 2023 #4

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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

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MVA Monitor - June 2023 #2

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Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly continued moving bills and sent legislation to Governor Roy Cooper for final passage. This week, the House and Senate will continue working towards final...more

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MVA Monitor - May 2023 #4

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We hope everyone had wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Last week, lawmakers were in Raleigh to hold committee hearings and have floor votes. This week, the House and Senate will continue debating and passing legislation as...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Return to Raleigh Next Week

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There was little activity at the General Assembly this week since most legislators were out of town after last week’s busy Crossover week. Members return to Raleigh next week and the Senate is expected to release its version...more

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MVA Monitor - May 2023

In the past week, dozens of bills moved as the legislative crossover deadline passed on May 4, 2023. In the upcoming week, the House won’t hold any voting sessions and the Senate is finalizing their version of the...more

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MVA Monitor - April 2023 #2

April 28, 2023 Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly had a busy week debating and voting on a number of bills with the final, major bill filing deadline passing. Next week, the Crossover deadline on...more

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MVA Monitor - April 2023

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The week of April 3-7, the House of Representatives passed their version of the 2023-24 State Budget. House Bill 259, 2023 Appropriations Act now heads to the North Carolina Senate. In addition, Republicans gained a seat in...more

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MVA Monitor - March 2023 #4

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The week of March 27-31, the House’s version of the 2023-24 State budget is on track to be passed out of the chamber by the end of next week as Speaker Tim Moore forecasted. Appropriations subcommittees and the full...more

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The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 3, April 2023

What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door - When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more

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MVA Monitor - February 2023 #4

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In addition to another busy week of committee hearings and bill filings, additional milestones were announced the week of February 20-24: Governor Roy Cooper has been invited by lawmakers to give his State of the State...more

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MVA Monitor - February 2023 #2

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The week of February 6-10 saw another busy week of bill filings and committee work. Lawmakers sitting on appropriations subcommittees began their introductory meetings on the programs, agencies, and departments within their...more

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