Outgoing North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Give GOP More Power
The legislation would notably revoke the authority of the governor's successor to appoint members to the state elections board.
North Carolina’s Democratic Governor Vetoes a G.O.P. Power Grab
Republicans have a supermajority in the state’s legislature and may move to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, which would set off a new fight over state power and hurricane aid.
Western North Carolina state representative explains why he voted against Helene relief bill
The lawmaker representing Haywood and Madison counties told Queen City News he has not been approached by Republican leadership about any changes to the bill, but said he had not decided how he
North Carolina's governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats
Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed legislation on Tuesday that would strip powers from several Democrats elected to statewide office this month, including removing the authority of Cooper's successor to appoint the state elections board.
North Carolina Dem Gov Vetos Republicans’ ‘Sham’ Power Grab. But This Isn’t A Victory.
Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has just vetoed a sweeping Republican-backed bill — a power grab disguised as a hurricane relief bill — that Republican state lawmakers have tried to
Gov. Cooper vetoes third Helene relief bill, calls it a 'sham'
After a controversial vote, a third Helene relief bill passed both chambers of the NC legislature, but on Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the bill.
Roy Cooper vetoes bill that would take power from governor, other Democrats
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would shift power away from incoming Governor Josh Stein and other newly elected Democrats.
North Carolina GOP’s legislative priorities for this year inch closer to becoming law
The North Carolina House voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that drastically expands private school scholarship grants and forces local sheriffs to comply with federal immigration agents' requests to detain certain inmates.
NC governor vetoes bill that would strip power from Democrats
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) vetoed a bill Tuesday that would strip power away from incoming Democratic officials in favor of Republican officials and the GOP-controlled Legislature. Cooper issued the veto after both houses of the Legislature approved it last week to condemnation from critics,
North Carolina governor vetos bill aimed at undermining incoming Democrats
Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) vetoed legislation that would have stripped several powers from incoming North Carolina elected Democratic officials, as the GOP is slated to lose its supermajority next year. The legislation included relief for parts of the Tar Heel State that are still recovering from Hurricane Helene,
NC Governor Cooper vetoes bill offering Helene aid but weakens powers for successor and other Democrats
On Tuesday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a Republican-backed relief package that would strip power away from his successor, Governor-elect Josh Stein, and other Democrats who won their elections earlier this month.
'Gas station heroin' ban in North Carolina starts Sunday
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — A statewide ban on a substance known as ‘gas station heroin’ will go into effect on Sunday. Tianeptine ...
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Diverse Experts to North Carolina State Boards and Commissions
Governor Roy Cooper appoints individuals to various North Carolina state boards and commissions, promising diverse expertise ...
North Carolina: Supporters call on Gov. Roy Cooper to grant clemency for Lexington man imprisoned for 45 years
Charles McNeair has been behind bars since 1979. He went in at just 16 years old for a crime he says he didn't commit.
How North Carolina can help put Democrats back on a path to victory
As Democrats look for answers and solutions, North Carolina represents a blueprint that can offer instructive insights for ...