House overrides Cooper’s veto of Helene relief bill making it law
RALEIGH — North Carolina House lawmakers voted, 72 to 46, on Wednesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the Helene relief bill (SB382). In addition to providing more than $200 million in disaster funding, it weakens the powers of some state offices.
NC Republicans pass law shifting government power, overriding Cooper’s veto
North Carolina lawmakers approved a wide-ranging bill to shift executive power in state government on Wednesday, cementing a Republican override of Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto a month before new elected officials are sworn in.
NC Senate overrides Cooper veto of bill stripping power, providing storm relief
The North Carolina Senate is overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto on Senate Bill 832. The Monday vote was 30-19. Cooper called the bill a ‘sham’ and a power grab by Republicans and said that it was disguised as Helene relief funding to get it pushed through.
Despite public anger, NC legislators override Gov. Cooper's veto of Helene bill
After an intense veto from the governor, continued protest and initial "no" votes from three Republicans, NC's third Helene relief bill veto was overridden.
NC lawmakers override Cooper's veto of power-sapping Helene relief bill
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Protesters forced out, one arrested as House lawmakers override hurricane relief bill veto
Protesters stand in the North Carolina Legislative Building ahead of a vote to override a veto on Senate Bill 382, which makes major changes to executive power in state government. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline) Around 100 demonstrators packed the North Carolina House of Representatives gallery Wednesday,
NC House votes to override Gov. Cooper's veto
The Republican-led House completed the override of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, making Senate Bill 382 law. The measure is expected to be challenged in court.
NC House overrides Gov. Cooper's veto
The Republican-controlled North Carolina House voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that will strip power from incoming Democrats.
NC lawmakers vote to override veto of controversial relief bill which weakens powers of NC’s governor, among others
On Wednesday afternoon, state lawmakers voted to override Governor Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 382, a controversial Helene relief bill that could strip power away from newly elected Democrats.
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