It’s budget season, which triggers perennial issues related to the budgeting process and substance of the annual budget ordinance. Some of these are addressed in past posts. This year I’ve had several inquiries about how specific a budget appropriation can … Read more

As of May 12, 2023, SARS-CoV-2— the virus that causes COVID-19— is no longer considered a “novel” coronavirus that must be reported to public health authorities under North Carolina law. This change affects minors seeking preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services … Read more

In the past few years, allegations against county departments of social services have formed the basis of lawsuits against some North Carolina counties and drawn attention in the press. In the wake of substantial media coverage on North Carolina’s social … Read more

UPDATE: On May 13, 2023, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the bill described in this post. On May 16, 2023, the N.C. General Assembly overrode the veto and the bill became law (S.L. 2023-14). The changes to North Carolina abortion … Read more