Unlike the vast majority of states, North Carolina does not excuse a local government from paying sales or use taxes incident to its purchases solely because it is a governmental entity.  Instead, unless state law exempts a particular type of … Read more

  SUPPORT the SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT The School of Government’s success hinges on its ability to respond in real-time to the challenges facing North Carolina through advising, research and education. With your support, the School has been able to help … Read more

Find the last receipt you received when ordering food or drinks from a North Carolina restaurant.  How much tax did you pay?  What types of taxes did you pay? Even if the receipt did not break out each type of … Read more

Health care providers working in public health and serving children are likely familiar with the authority of parents, guardians, and custodians to make health care decisions for a minor. These providers may also be familiar with the legal processes used … Read more

[By School of Government instructor Bob Hagemann] City councils hold regular meetings and sometimes they hold special meetings. Regular meetings happen on the adopted and published normal schedule. Special meetings are called for times different from the normal schedule. Maybe … Read more