Is there a constitutional scholar in the house?
So, the continuing resolution that had been funding the government ran out at midnight last night.
And Gov. Mike Easley hasn't signed the state budget passed by the General Assembly yet.
So. . . how is the government running?
Seriously, I'm asking. Any thoughts out there?
Update: From the governor's office:
"The State constitution gives the Governor ten days to consider legislation, including the budget, and during that time other state laws to the contrary are suspended and business continues as usual."
From Joseph Ferrell, Professor of Public Law at the N.C. School of Government: "As long as they don't write any checks, I don't think it's a problem."
Update2: Sen. Phil Berger asks Sen. Marc Basnight the same question. And Basnight answers . . . sort of.
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