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Most Government Decisions Are Shaped Before The Public Sees Them
Recent disputes involving public-safety technology, AI infrastructure, energy development and strategic transactions show how a manageable issue can become a much larger business problem.…
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After 1,008 days, North Carolina has a fully enacted state budget. Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act, into law on…
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North Carolina’s FY2027 budget makes several consequential changes affecting energy infrastructure, water planning, environmental permitting, and data center development. Considered separately, the provisions appear to…
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North Carolina’s FY2027 budget does more than fund state agencies for another year. It shows where state leaders want to accelerate projects, where they want…
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On September 30, the federal statutory framework governing minimum standards for certain federal data centers is scheduled to sunset. The requirements apply to federal facilities…
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On September 30, the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023 is scheduled to expire, along with the Office of Management and Budget guidance used…
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