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,
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.
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 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
North Carolina governor’s veto blocks $227M in Helene assistance
Legislation sending $227 million in assistance to western North Carolina recovery from Hurricane Helene has been vetoed by two-term Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
North Carolina's governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed Republican-backed legislation that weakens the powers of several Democrats slated to hold statewide offices next year
North Carolina Governor Blocks Republican Attempt to Use Hurricane Relief Bill to Limit Power of Incoming Democratic Leaders
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper blocked a hurricane relief bill that contained clauses to limit the power of incoming Democratic leaders and transfer it to Republican officials.
‘A sham’: North Carolina gov. vetoes hurricane disaster relief bill
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a hurricane disaster relief bill on Tuesday, calling the legislation “a sham.” Senate Bill 382, passed last week by the state’s General Assembly, commands that $227 million in disaster relief from the state’s reserves must remain unspent.
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In rural North Carolina, dozens of water systems were knocked out by Hurricane Helene. Recovery could take years
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Stalemate in Congress causes growing backlog of emergency aid loan applications in Helene-devastated North Carolina
Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which ...
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Benefit concert to aid Hurricane Helene recovery in Yancey County, North Carolina
There is an opportunity to support those affected by Hurricane Helene through a benefit concert titled "Stronger Than the ...
North Carolina pottery artist helping Helene survivors
A North Carolina woman is using her talent to raise funds for people impacted by Hurricane Helene's devastation two months ...
First lady Jill Biden receives the 2024 White House Christmas tree
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