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Measles and N.C. Public Health Law—Part 1: Childhood Immunization Requirements (February 4, 2026)

Jill Moore

Federal Funding Fundamentals: Davis-Bacon and Related Acts for Local Governments (January 30, 2026)

Crista M. Cuccaro

Property Taxes & Postmarks: Same Rule, New Process (January 21, 2026)

Chris McLaughlin

2026: The Final Countdown Has Begun for ARP/SLFRF (January 16, 2026)

Kara Millonzi

Understanding the New ADA Web Accessibility Requirements for State and Local Governments (January 14, 2026)

Kristi Nickodem

Recent Changes to Federal Vaccine Policy (January 6, 2026)

Jill Moore

Internal Audits for Financial Functions: Detect Issues Before They Become Problems (January 5, 2026)

Kara Millonzi

Metropolitan Water Districts, Metropolitan Sewerage Districts, and Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts in North Carolina (December 31, 2025)

Kara Millonzi

The School Is Hiring Multiple Positions as 2025 Comes to a Close: Family Law Faculty, Research Attorney, and Local Government Law Fellow (December 19, 2025)

Rebecca Fisher-Gabbard

County Water and Sewer Districts in North Carolina (December 17, 2025)

Kara Millonzi

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