Publications
Through print publications and online content, the School publishes extensive guidance, interpretation, and reporting related to state and local government.
Publications in Action
“At least once a week I am searching School publications, especially Coates' Canons, for help with an issue on which I am currently working. It is my go-to research mechanism and I find that it helps me find the answer I am seeking almost every time.”
County Attorney
“I am a prosecutor. The publications and legal updates are invaluable. I use them every day—even after 19 years of doing this job.”
Prosecutor
Survey Feedback
In 2021–22, 38,661 copies of 177 unique publications were purchased, and 1,436,504 unique pageviews were recorded on School of Government blogs.
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“I gained professional knowledge from reading the publication.”
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“Reading the publication helped clarify a complex issue.”
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“The publication provided information relevant to my job.”
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“A substantial number of decisions are made each year by the North Carolina legislature and State court system. The UNC School of Government does an excellent job of tracking and interpreting these new laws and cases, then passing along valuable information about how local governments need to amend their own regulations or policies to be consistent with recent rulings. This information from the School of Government saves a significant amount of research time, is generally more accurate than what I would develop personally, and guides my decisions to prevent lawsuits or other challenging situations.”
Director of Community Development
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill