Government & Public Sector Section
Put It On Your Calendar Now: ‘Riding the Waves of Change: 2019 Legislative Review’
The Government & Public Sector Section is joining forces with the Administrative Law, Juvenile Justice & Children’s Rights, and Environment, Energy…
New Law Affects State Government Rulemaking and Contested Cases
Rulemaking coordinators across state government are no doubt heaving a sigh of relief. They will welcome a new law that makes long desired changes in state…
Records Section Needs Your Input On Developing New Models
With appreciation to Government and Public Sector Section Council member Ann Wall, general counsel to the Secretary of State and professional…
Pro Bono Options To Fit Your Needs
Over the past several months, the Pro Bono Committee of the Government and Public Sector Section has been working with the NCBA Pro Bono Committee to…
Join Us In February For a Networking Event, Annual Meeting and CLE Program
The Government & Public Sector Section invites you to three events that promise to be well worth your time. Save the Dates: Thursday, Feb. 21 and…
NCGA 2018 Wrap Up: Abbreviated Short Session Produces Fewer Bills but More Proposed Constitutional Amendments
The 2018 Short Session of the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned in late June and can boast something that many Short Sessions cannot: that it was…
Sports Gambling In NC? What Local Governments Should Be Considering
As most people reading this blog have probably heard, the U.S. Supreme Court recently decided the matter of Murphy v. NCAA. In short, the Court ruled that…
Leaping the Digital Divide: Policies and Partnerships to Improve Broadband Access Across NC
The article that follows is pulled from excerpts of a policy paper initiated, published and co-authored by the N.C. League of Municipalities (NCLM) as part…
Report Provides Snapshot Of NC State Government Attorneys’ Activities
Lawyers employed by the state of North Carolina should be aware of the new report to the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee by the…
The Start of the Legislative Session
On May 16, the North Carolina General Assembly will return to Jones Street, and the 2018 short session will convene. Legislators and staff have been publicly…