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April 5, 2013
McGuireWoods Consulting Representing Gaston Chamber on Garden Parkway Issue
McGuireWoods Consulting was recently mentioned in a Charlotte Business Journal article for its efforts in assisting the Gaston Chamber of Commerce on the Garden Parkway toll road project.

February 20, 2013
North Carolina Considers Repeal of State Estate Tax
The North Carolina legislature is considering repeal of the North Carolina estate tax, a levy that can be as much as 16 percent of the value of an estate.

January 30, 2013
Kaplan, Tillett Among N.C.'s Most Influential Lobbyists
Two members of McGuireWoods Consulting's Raleigh office were selected as Top 20 lobbyists in the state by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research in its 2011-2012 Rankings of the Most Influential Lobbyists in the General Assembly.

July 26, 2012
MWC Lobbying Efforts Recognized by Wilmington Mayor
McGuireWoods Consulting was recently featured in an Lumina News article for its outstanding government relations work for the City of Wilmington (N.C.), which is led by Senior Vice President John Merritt. Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo said, "We think it has been a good investment for our community. We have been very pleased with what McGuireWoods has been able to dofor use, but more importantly, the things McGuireWoods has been able to express to us in terms of what future legislation could mean, what kind of impact it would have on our city and how to plan for that impact in the coming sessions."

May 21, 2012
Kaplan, Merritt to Represent Wilmington During Legislative Session
Senior Vice Presidents Harry Kaplan and John Merritt, both of whom are based in North Carolina and grew up in the Wilmington area, were recently featured in a Wilmington Star-News article regarding their representation of city during the upcoming legislative session.

April 23, 2012
MWC to Sponsor 2012 North Carolina Black Summit
The McGuireWoods Consulting Raleigh office is a proud sponsor of the 2012 North Carolina Black Summit, which takes place from April 26-28 in Raleigh.

February 15, 2012
MWC Raleigh Office Celebrates Five Years of Excellence
McGuireWoods Consulting's Raleigh office celebrates its fifth anniversary today. Led by Harry Kaplan and Johnny Tillett, the Raleigh office opened its doors in 2007, and has steadily grown to become one of the largest government affairs practices in the state.

November 2, 2011
Tillett Appointed to Wingate University Board of Trustees
MWC Vice President Johnny Tillett (Raleigh) was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees of Wingate University, his alma mater.

October 27, 2011
MWC Client EUE/Screen Gems to Film Iron Man 3 in Wilmington
McGuireWoods Consulting played an integral role in assisting client EUE/Screen Gems land an incentive package for 'Iron Man 3' to film in Wilmington, N.C.

June 24, 2011
Harry Kaplan Quoted in News & Observer Article
North Carolina lawmakers yesterday passed legislation that could put an end to a long string of costly, state-supported fixes of stream restoration projects. Harry Kaplan, senior vice president of North Carolina State Government Relations, lobbied for the legislation on behalf of his client, the N.C. Environmental Restoration Association, which is made up of mitigation bankers and other companies in the restoration business.

July 23, 2010
Kaplan, Tillett Named Top 50 Lobbyists in North Carolina
McGuireWoods Consulting Senior Vice President Harry Kaplan and Vice President Johnny Tillett were recently ranked 9th and 24th, respectively, among the "Most Influential Lobbyists" in the North Carolina General Assembly.

April 27, 2010
NC Politics in the News, April 27
North Carolina's top political headlines.

September 17, 2009
2009 North Carolina Legislative Accomplishments


June 9, 2009
NC lawmakers give their OK to driver texting ban


May 5, 2009
McGuireWoods Expands with Addition of Two Former Governors
Law Firm, McGuireWoods Consulting Welcome Govs. Easley and Hodges, Advisors

April 13, 2009
NC Politics in the News (April 13)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

April 6, 2009
NC Politics in the News (April 6)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

March 30, 2009
NC Politics in the News (March 30)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

March 23, 2009
NC Politics in the News (March 23)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

March 16, 2009
NC Politics in the News (March 16)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

March 3, 2009
NC Politics in the News (March 2)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

February 23, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Feb. 23)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

February 16, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Feb. 16)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

February 9, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Feb. 9)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

February 2, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Feb. 2)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

January 27, 2009
Health Care Newsletter Launches in North Carolina
McGuireWoods Consulting and The Insider North Carolina State Government News Service Partner to Provide Critical Legislative Information

January 26, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Jan. 26)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

January 12, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Jan. 12)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

January 5, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Jan. 5)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

December 22, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Dec 22)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

December 18, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Dec. 17)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

December 15, 2008
Governor-elect Beverly Perdue transition advisory reports posted online
Fourteen advisory groups have given the governor-elect reports on their recommendations and potential problems her administration could face.

December 8, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Dec. 8)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

December 1, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Dec. 1)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

November 24, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Nov. 24)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

November 17, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Nov. 17)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

November 11, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Nov. 11)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

November 6, 2008
Raleigh Office HostsPost-Election Conference Call
The Raleigh office of McGuireWoods Consulting will host a conference call on November 6 to discuss the results of the 2008 elections taking place in North Carolina.

October 27, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Oct. 27)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

October 20, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Oct. 20)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

October 4, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Oct. 4)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

September 30, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Sept. 30)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

September 25, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Sept. 25)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

September 16, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Sept. 16)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

July 7, 2008
Former N.C. Governor Joins McGuireWoods Consulting
Martin, former member of US Congress, will be based in Charlotte office

July 3, 2008
North Carolina Legislative Update
Budget negotiators have eliminated most House and Senate differences, but no floor votes will come before the holiday weekend.

June 27, 2008
North Carolina Legislative Update
House and Senate Conferees continued to work out differences in the two chamber’s budget proposals.

June 20, 2008
North Carolina Legislative Update
The Senate has approved a budget plan that would provide modest pay raises for most state workers and teachers...

May 30, 2008
North Carolina Legislative Update
Thursday, House budget writers rolled out pieces of what is likely to be a $21 billion budget proposal. Budget leaders held several subcommittee meetings to lay out spending proposals for the second year of the two-year state budget that takes effect July 1. The subcommittee proposals will then be sent to the House chief budget writers, who are hopeful that a budget proposal can be voted on next week on the House floor.