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 Wednesday on a bill that takes away power from incoming Democrats in the executive branch, overturning a veto with a party-line 72-46 vote.
NC House overrides Cooper's veto of SB 382, enacting law that weakens powers of top state offices
The new law authorizes more Helene disaster relief but also enacts a series of unrelated changes that weaken the powers of top statewide offices.
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.
North Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto of bill to strip power from incoming Democratic officials
North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to override a gubernatorial veto of a bill that strips the state's incoming Democratic officials of key powers.
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
North Carolina Republicans successfully strip power from incoming Democrats
Despite loud public opposition, North Carolina Republicans have successfully passed into law a bill making changes to the responsibilities of incoming council of state members before the end of their lame duck session.
NC 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.
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 Gov. Cooper is 'keeping all options on the table for what's next,' his office says
North Carolina's governor has a storied career in state politics, but he'll soon be passing the executive mansion off to ...
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Cooper praises progress, blasts school vouchers in education address in Greensboro
Outgoing Governor Roy Cooper visited Claxton Elementary School in Greensboro Tuesday to make what is expected to be his final ...
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Cooper blasts private school voucher expansion: 'Right wing public school rip-off'
"The biggest missed opportunity ironically co-opts the word opportunity," Cooper said. "Opportunity Scholarships otherwise ...
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 ...
NC House overrides Gov. Cooper's veto of SB 382
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of controversial SB 382, which provides ...
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.
Pitt County Schools employee nominated by Gov. Cooper for RISE Award
Receiving a big award for your hard work is exciting and, in some cases, unbelievable. Pitt County Schools Custodial Services ...
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Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims 2024 as The Year of Public Schools, Highlighting Educational Advances in Greensboro Visit
Gov. Roy Cooper visited Claxton Elementary, spotlighting strides in North Carolina's public education and teacher pay ...
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper puts Senate run ‘on the table’
Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) is leaving elected office in January, but he has not ruled out seeking a different elected office in ...
Gov. Cooper talks future plans, accomplishments, Helene criticism in final sit-down interview
While Cooper mulls his next move, the man he endorsed to succeed him, current North Carolina Attorney General and ...