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North Carolina Joins Growing List of U.S. Environmental Justice Policy Proponents

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At the end of October, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 292, which reestablishes the Secretary of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board (EJ Board) as the...more

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New N.C. Regulatory Proposal Puts Burden of PFAS Clean-Up Costs on Polluters, Not Ratepayers

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PFAS contamination in drinking water is under increasing regulatory scrutiny, not only from the EPA and other federal agencies, but state regulatory bodies across the country. The latest development comes from North Carolina,...more

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New North Carolina Executive Order Aims to Increase Percentage Zero-Emission Trucks & Buses Purchased in the State

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A new Executive Order by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper aims to accelerate the state’s shift to zero-emission trucks and buses. The Executive Order aims to increase the availability of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - April 2021 #3

This week, over a hundred demonstrators surrounded a stage on the Halifax Mall, in front of the legislative complex, to hear from speakers. In committee rooms, social distancing measures for the public have been relaxed. It...more

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Governor Tightens Mask Requirements and Enforcement — Again Extends North Carolina Phase 3.0 COVID-19 Restrictions

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This week, Governor Roy Cooper tightened mask requirements and enforcement and again extended North Carolina’s Phase 3.0 COVID-19 restrictions. His new Executive Order 180 is effective on Nov. 25, 2020 at 5 p.m. and extends...more

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Face Coverings in North Carolina

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On September 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 163.  This Executive Order, effective on September 4, 2020, will remain in effect until October 2, 2020.  Here is what you need to know from the Executive...more

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Combined Federal, VA and NC Government Resources for COVID-19

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COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a comprehensive resource that provides information pertaining to official actions, guidance, updates, and...more

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North Carolina’s Phase II Extended Five Weeks

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Yesterday, Governor Cooper announced that he was extending Phase II of his three-part COVID-19 plan for an additional five weeks. This extension will expire on September 11, 2020....more

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Back to School: What School Reopening Plans Mean for Employers

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According to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, the most important reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic is our state's schools. However, "schools will look a lot different this year." While the decision to allow limited...more

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Guidance on PPE for North Carolina Schools

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On July 14, 2020, Gov. Roy Cooper outlined a plan for K-12 school openings. Under Plan B, schools are required to follow certain guidelines issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)....more

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With Bipartisan Support, Ward and Smith Successfully Lobbies for Expanded Access to Post-Secondary Education in Prisons

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You might think that opportunities for both sides of the political aisle to come together to change lives, make communities safer, and save state taxpayer dollars are unheard of, but North Carolina House Bill 463 –...more

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Masks Now Mandatory In North Carolina: What Businesses Need To Know

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North Carolina businesses take note: face coverings (i.e., masks) are now required. That means all North Carolinians should review and understand the new statewide face covering requirements, implemented by Executive Order...more

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Questions And Answers On North Carolina’s New Face Coverings Requirement

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North Carolina businesses take note: face coverings (i.e., masks) are now required. That means all North Carolinians should review and understand the new statewide face covering requirements, implemented by Executive Order...more

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NC Struggles with Science, Politics, Increasing Infections, Social Distancing, and Poultry

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Continuing in its role as something of an anomaly in the South, North Carolina continues to try to balance scientific and health data, political pressure, an increasing COVID-19 infection rate, and recent poultry plant...more

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North Carolina’s Executive Order 130 Designed to Meet Health and Human Services Needs during COVID-19 Emergency

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently issued Executive Order No. 130, which, among other things, relaxes assorted regulatory requirements affecting various health care providers in an effort to make health care and...more

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North Carolina Order Places New Social Distancing Restrictions On Retailers

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On April 9, 2020, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed a new Executive Order that implements new requirements for retail establishments that are still authorized to operate within the state. This includes “any business...more

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North Carolina Under Stay-At-Home Order Due To COVID-19 Outbreak

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Effective March 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., and remaining in effect for 30 days, all North Carolina residents are ordered to “stay home” and limit movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs. Pursuant to Executive...more

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North Carolina Restricts Business Operations In Light Of COVID-19 Outbreak

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper just issued Executive Order No. 120 in a series of continuing efforts to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Executive Order, issued Monday, March 23rd, has three main components:...more

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Coronavirus-Related Executive Actions For North Carolina Employers

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently issued Executive Order No. 118 in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Executive Order has two main components: (1) it restricts the operations of restaurants and...more

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