NC Government Relations Blog

Debate Over Economic Development Tools Takes Center Stage During Another Abbreviated Week At The General Assembly

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

For a second consecutive week, inclement winter weather thwarted the plans of legislators and lobbyists at the General Assembly.  Heavy snow and ice accumulation throughout much of the state caused House and Senate le…

Budget, Taxes, and State of the State: Happenings in the Capital

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

State Budget State House and Senate legislative subcommittees continue meeting jointly to entertain presentations from state agencies about programs they will consider modifying, continuing, or cutting altogether. Last we…

Sequestration Explained (or "Congressional Cliff-Diving Clarified")

With all the news about "sequestration" and the "fiscal cliff," there seem to be many misconceptions among the public and even the news media. The following summary explains sequestration, and the laws that govern it, in a…