Katy advocates for clients before the executive and legislative branches of North Carolina state government. A former campaign manager and legislative assistant, she is experienced in navigating the landscape of the North Carolina General Assembly and uses that experience to assist the firm's Government Affairs team in implementing legislative strategies. She monitors and researches legislative actions that affect clients, and assists in designing strategies on a wide range of issues. She is also responsible for ensuring that the firm and clients remain in compliance with the Ethics Commission by filing all necessary lobbyist and principal registrations and reports.

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North Carolina Legislators Enact COVID-19 Relief Bill 3.0

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September 4, 2020
The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh on Sept. 3 after passing a bill to appropriate additional federal COVID relief funds. This Session was in addition to those held in late April and June that also focused on COVID-19 relief. H 1105 ,...(read more)

Recent Publications & Media

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North Carolina Legislators Enact COVID-19 Relief Bill 3.0

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September 4, 2020
The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh on Sept. 3 after passing a bill to appropriate additional federal COVID relief funds. This Session was in addition to those held in late April and June that also focused on COVID-19 relief. H 1105 ,...(read more)
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Brooks Pierce Election Update, March 4, 2020

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March 4, 2020
North Carolina Voters Cast Primary Ballots Over 2.1 million North Carolina voters cast primary election ballots on March 3 and during the early voting period. Most races have been decided, but a few may require runoffs. In races where no candidate...(read more)
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North Carolina Legislative Update, January 14, 2020

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January 14, 2020
After holding a one-day session in Raleigh on Jan. 14, North Carolina Legislators have left town and will return on April 28. Budget Bill An impasse over the budget bill ( H966 ) was not resolved this week as the Senate did not seek to override...(read more)
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North Carolina Legislative Update, November 18, 2019

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November 18, 2019
Legislators left Raleigh this past Friday after passing bills drawing new congressional district lines and some additional appropriations bills. They plan to return on Jan. 14 for a session that may consider a variety of items including...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, November 4, 2019

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November 4, 2019
After considering additional “mini-budget” and tax bills, Legislators have left Raleigh and will return on Nov. 13 for a session likely focused on congressional redistricting. After concluding that session, they will return on Jan. 14 for a session...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, October 25, 2019

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October 25, 2019
Legislators this week continued to act on some “mini-budget” bills. Some legislative leaders have indicated that they plan to leave Raleigh at the end of October, at least until later in the year—and thus, are focused on a number of unresolved...(read more)
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North Carolina Legislative Update, October 11, 2019

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October 11, 2019
The impasse between Governor Roy Cooper and the General Assembly over the 2019 budget bill ( H966 ) continued this week, as Legislators considered some additional “mini-budget” bills. The House overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of H966 on September 11...(read more)
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North Carolina Legislative Update, September 19, 2019

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September 19, 2019
This week at the General Assembly, Legislators passed bills redrawing State Legislative district maps and took action on some mini-budget bills. They have left Raleigh and are expected to return for voting sessions the week of September 30...(read more)
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North Carolina Legislative Update, September 13, 2019

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September 13, 2019
This week at the General Assembly, Legislators began to draw new Legislative district maps and took action on budget bills. Legislative Redistricting Following a recent order by a panel of three State court judges, Legislators this week began the...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, August 29, 2019

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August 29, 2019
In the absence of an enacted budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, Legislators passed a number of bills appropriating money for various purposes this week. They also acted on bills on other topics. Budget Bill ( H966 ) & Other Appropriations Bills...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, July 26, 2019

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July 26, 2019
The week at the General Assembly ended without a budget veto override or compromise on the budget. Legislators considered bills on a variety of other topics. Budget Bill ( H966 ) & Other Appropriations Bills ( H961 , H111 ) Governor Roy Cooper...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, July 12, 2019

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July 12, 2019
This week at the General Assembly ended without a budget veto override or new budget bill and legislators considered bills on a variety of topics as they inched closer to the end of session. Budget Bill ( H966 ) & Supplemental Appropriations (...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, June 28, 2019

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June 28, 2019
While the focus at the General Assembly this week was on the budget bill, legislators also considered a number of bills on other topics. Budget Bill ( H966 ) A conference report for the budget bill covering two fiscal years beginning July 1 passed...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, June 21, 2019

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June 21, 2019
Budget negotiators from both chambers worked behind closed doors this week seeking to resolve differences on the budget bill. A conference committee report that includes the budget agreement between the two chambers could be on the floor of both...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, June 14, 2019

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June 14, 2019
Budget negotiators from both chambers worked behind closed doors this week seeking to resolve differences on the budget bill . Some legislative leaders have indicated they hope to have the report ready for a floor vote as early as next week...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, June 7, 2019

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June 7, 2019
After the Senate’s passing of the budget last week, key negotiators from each chamber have begun working behind closed doors on a final version. Legislators also considered a number of various bills this week. Wind Ban ( S377 ) A bill that could...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, May 31, 2019

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May 31, 2019
The focus at the General Assembly this week was on the Senate, which passed the budget bill on Friday by a vote (30 to 16) largely along party lines. North Carolina adopts a two-year budget in the odd-numbered years and adjusts the second year...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, May 24, 2019

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May 24, 2019
Senate appropriators worked on the budget bill behind closed doors this week and both houses considered a variety of bills prior to leaving for the Memorial Day holiday. Budget Bill ( H966 ) After passing the House on May 3, the budget bill is now...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, May 17, 2019

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May 17, 2019
After two busy weeks culminating in the May 9 bill crossover deadline, Legislators returned this week at a steadier pace. Senate Tax Reform ( S622 ) The Senate began moving its 2019 tax bill and tentatively approved it this Thursday. The bill will...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, May 9, 2019

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May 9, 2019
Legislators considered dozens of bills this week in advance of the bill crossover deadline. Both chambers are taking a short break before the Senate gears up to release and pass their version of the budget by the end of the month. Crossover...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, May 3, 2019

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May 6, 2019
It was a busy week at the North Carolina General Assembly as the House passed its version of the budget bill and both houses worked intensely in advance of the May 9 crossover deadline. Budget Bill ( H966 ) The House on Friday passed its version of...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, April 18, 2019

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April 18, 2019
With Easter approaching, both chambers are taking work breaks. The House left Raleigh on April 16 and returns to work April 24. The Senate will be taking a break the entire week of April 22 to return April 29. Budget Process After recently...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, April 12, 2019

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April 12, 2019
Legislators in both chambers considered many bills this week as House budget writers negotiated behind closed doors. Budget Bill After recently concluding Appropriations subcommittee meetings, House members are working behind closed doors to begin...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, April 5, 2019

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April 5, 2019
Dozens of bills were filed this week as the Senate faced its bill introduction deadline. The House announced that it will publish a budget plan within the next two weeks. Budget bill The House will pass the budget bill first this year and it appears...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, March 29, 2019

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March 29, 2019
Activity at the General Assembly continued to accelerate this week as joint appropriations committees held their final meetings and prepared to break-off into their separate, chamber-specific committees. State Health Plan Study ( H184 ) A bill...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, March 22, 2019

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March 22, 2019
Budget appropriations meetings continued this week at the General Assembly as a number of substantive bills were introduced on a variety of topics. Farm Act of 2019 ( S315 ) The annual bill to make various changes in State agricultural laws was...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, March 15, 2019

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March 15, 2019
Activity at the General Assembly gained speed this week as the deadline for bill introduction approaches. Legislators in appropriation subcommittees continued to receive presentations regarding the Governor’s budget recommendations. School...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, March 8, 2019

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March 8, 2019
Things continued to pick up this week at the General Assembly as the legislators received the Governor’s budget recommendations and started to vote on substantive bills. Governor’s Budget Recommendations ( https://www.osbm.nc.gov/budgetbook_2019-21...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, March 1, 2019

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March 1, 2019
Activity at the North Carolina General Assembly increased this week as additional bills were introduced and appropriations subcommittees met to begin discussing the state budget. State of the State Address Governor Roy Cooper delivered his State of...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, February 22, 2019

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February 22, 2019
Legislative activity increased this week as bill introductions continued and committees began to vote on bills. Constitutional Amendment ( H140 ) Rep. Chuck McGrady (R-Henderson) was joined by fellow lawmakers Rep. Sarah Stevens (R-Surry), Rep. Jon...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, February 15, 2019

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February 15, 2019
The pace of work at the General Assembly increased this week as bill introductions continued and committees held initial meetings. Revenue Projections A consensus revenue forecast released this week by the legislature's Fiscal Research Division and...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, February 8, 2019

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February 8, 2019
The North Carolina General Assembly continued organizational work this week as legislators began to introduce bills and meeting schedules were announced. Teacher Pay ( S28 ) Senators Danny Britt (R-Robeson) and Rick Horner (R-Nash) filed a bill...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, February 1, 2019

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February 1, 2019
State legislators returned to Raleigh this week to begin work for the 2019 session. This year’s “long session” is expected to last through the summer as members enact a two-year budget and consider hundreds of bills. Rules Changes Each biennium both...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, January 11, 2019

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January 11, 2019
State legislators returned to Raleigh this week to begin the 2019 session. This year’s session, which is called the “long session,” is expected to last through the summer as members enact a two-year budget and consider hundreds of bills. Republicans...(read more)

North Carolina Legislative Update, December 14, 2018

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December 14, 2018
Legislators returned to Raleigh this week as the special session continues. Leadership from both chambers have indicated skeletal sessions will be held over the coming days as the General Assembly awaits any potential vetoes from Governor Cooper...(read more)

Blue Moon Election Brings Record Turnout, Changes

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November 7, 2018
Despite 2018 being a “blue moon” election cycle, North Carolina experienced near-record voter turnout for yesterday’s election. Once in a “blue moon,” North Carolina does not have any marquee, statewide races on the ballot. Turnout typically suffers...(read more)