Session Law News Today

Both the North and South Carolina legislatures have recently adopted statutes affecting environmental issues in their respective states. This update highlights the most significant...

(The Center Square) – With a full 30-day month, North Carolina’s gross wagering revenue cleared $105 million in April – up more than $38 million on the first month launch

The UNC Board of Governors votes this week to eliminate diversity goals and jobs at 17 campuses across the state.

The UNC Board of Governor’s Committee on University Governance voted unanimously — and without discussion — on Wednesday to repeal and replace the UNC System’s current diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy. The Board’s proposed policy, among other things, would eliminate system-wide DEI metrics and goals across the UNC System, along with the requirement for […]

MOREHEAD CITY — The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are accepting public comments on temporary rules to implement mandatory harvest reporting requirements passed by the N.C.

Currituck County and its Tourism Development Authority want North Carolina’s highest court to consider a dispute involving local occupancy taxes. The state Court of Appeals ruled against the county in March.

North Carolina House Speak Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger have filed a notice of appeal after a three-judge panel unanimously struck down Session Law 2023-139 (Senate Bill 749), the law making the North Carolina State Board of Elections bipartisan and granting the General Assembly appointment power for that board. The next

(The Center Square) – An estimated nearly $2 million the first day and more than $7.6 million in the first week is the unofficial gain in North Carolina tax revenue

A bipartisan three-judge panel has ruled in favor of Gov. Roy Cooper in his legal fight with legislative leaders over a new state elections board. The decision means the current five-member elections board with a 3-2 Democratic majority will remain in place.

In-person early voting results will be reported later than usual on election night for the 2024 primary