North Carolina Republicans override veto, stripping governor’s powers
A bill that strips power from North Carolina’s Democratic governor became law on Wednesday after state Republicans voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D) veto in a 72-46 supermajority vote in the House along party lines. The Senate had already voted t ...
North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature erodes incoming Democrats’ political powers
The North Carolina House voted Wednesday to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill that will restrict the powers of the incoming governor and other Democrats, clearing the way for the legislation to become law.
North Carolina Republicans override veto to enact bill eroding Democratic governor’s powers
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor’s veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.
North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor's powers
North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.
North Carolina G.O.P. Brushes Aside Democratic Governor to Expand Power
After cloaking a bill that strips key powers from Democrats as hurricane aid, the state’s Republican-controlled legislature overrode a veto from Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, to pass it into law.
North Carolina lawmakers sap power from governor, attorney general, other incoming Democrats
North Carolina Republicans will have new powers over elections, public schools, utilities, and more under a new law that strips control from the governor, attorney general and other incoming Democrats.
NC lawmakers override Cooper's veto of power-sapping Helene relief bill
The move would come as a relief for the nursing home industry, which has argued the mandate doesn’t appropriately address current workforce challenges. But consumer advocates and public health experts who have fought to
NC House overrides veto of disaster relief bill. Bill also curbs governor's powers
The House also voted 73-45 to approve Senate Bill 921, a proposed N.C. Constitution amendment that would require voters to show ID for all forms of voting, not just in-person.
NC Gov. Cooper is 'keeping all options on the table for what's next,' his office says
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NC Republicans overturn Cooper’s veto, taking power from Stein and other Democrats
With North Carolina Republicans set to lose their veto-proof supermajority come 2025, state lawmakers took their final vote ...
SB 382 now law: House overrides Gov. Cooper’s veto of controversial bill
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House of Representatives is voting on whether to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a ...
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Cooper praises progress, blasts school vouchers in education address in Greensboro
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper puts Senate run ‘on the table’
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North Carolina leaders celebrate program to curb medical debt
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NC Governor Roy Cooper shares greatest achievements, settles the BBQ debate during final weeks in office
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is winding down his final weeks in office. After serving eight ...
Gov. Roy Cooper reflects on time in office, accomplishments, Helene recovery & next steps
As his time as 75th governor draws to a close, Cooper looks back on his service, challenges faced and shares a hopeful vision ...