North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor’s powers
1 week, 4 days ago

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor’s powers

Associated Press  

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. Many provisions within the 132-page law seek to diminish powers afforded to Gov.-elect Josh Stein, incoming attorney general Jeff Jackson, the next Democratic lieutenant governor and the schools superintendent. “It is despicable for the Republicans in the General Assembly to use folks’ incredible need for aid to cloak their political pettiness,” Stein said in a statement after Wednesday’s vote. “That’s just the way it is.” The House also secured for the November 2026 statewide ballot a proposed constitutional amendment to require all North Carolina voters show photo identification before voting.

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North Carolina General Assembly overrides veto of bill eroding incoming Democrats powers
1 week, 5 days ago

North Carolina General Assembly overrides veto of bill eroding incoming Democrats powers

CNN  

CNN — Republicans in the North Carolina House pushed through a measure restricting the powers of the incoming governor and other Democrats, overriding outgoing Democratic Gov. In his veto message last month, Cooper called the bill a “sham” that “shuffles money from one fund to another.” Billed as disaster relief funding following massive flooding in western North Carolina caused by …

Vance tells residents in hurricane-stricken North Carolina that they haven’t been forgotten
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Vance tells residents in hurricane-stricken North Carolina that they haven’t been forgotten

Associated Press  

FAIRVIEW, N.C. — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene that they haven’t been forgotten as he surveyed storm wreckage and talked to first responders in one of his first public appearances since the election. “My simple message to the people of Appalachia is that we haven’t forgotten you …

North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races
3 weeks, 5 days ago

North Carolina election board certifies 2024 results, except for a few key races

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the presidential election and many statewide and legislative races on Tuesday, while a state court seat and a handful of other races remain in limbo amid ongoing recounts. Among the key seats awaiting confirmed results due to ongoing recounts or filed election protests is a tight …

North Carolina’s governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats
3 weeks, 6 days ago

North Carolina’s governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — 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. These and other provisions, contained in a wide-ranging measure stuffed through the Republican-dominated General Assembly in less than 24 hours during …

North Carolina Republicans Are At It Again
54 years, 11 months ago

North Carolina Republicans Are At It Again

Slate  

This week, North Carolina Republicans continued making moves in the halls of power to both seize authority over future elections and steal a victory for an apparently defeated Republican high-court candidate. As the votes were tallied and Democratic Justice Allison Riggs secured victory by just 722 votes this week, Republicans in the North Carolina Legislature rolled out a massive, wide-ranging …

GOP accused of power-grab with bill being pushed through weeks before Dems take over in NC
1 month ago

GOP accused of power-grab with bill being pushed through weeks before Dems take over in NC

Raw Story  

North Carolina Republican lawmakers have just a few weeks before a Democrat takes over the governor's mansion and the GOP loses its supermajority in the legislature — and they're being accused of trying to push through some last-minute changes that would weaken the incoming administration. Taking to X on Wednesday, election law expert David Becker, who is the executive director …

North Carolina Approves $600 Million in Disaster Relief Funding for Western North Carolina
1 month, 4 weeks ago

North Carolina Approves $600 Million in Disaster Relief Funding for Western North Carolina

Associated Press  

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has approved more than $600 million in disaster relief funding for western North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene. The bill, the second legislative iteration of recovery funding, will address $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the region after Helene barreled through.

North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages
1 month, 4 weeks ago

North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages

The Independent  

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Hurricane Helene: $53bn in damages, but relief bill falls short
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hurricane Helene: $53bn in damages, but relief bill falls short

Al Jazeera  

Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage in North Carolina, with an estimated $53bn in damages and recovery needs. The state's lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but they say that is only a preliminary figure as the final bill is still being calculated. The state's previous record for storm damage was $17bn from Hurricane Florence, which struck eastern …

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
1 month, 4 weeks ago

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

NPR  

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B toggle caption Mike Stewart/AP RALEIGH, N.C. — The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, Gov. Cooper told reporters the state's previous record for storm damage was $17 billion from Hurricane …

Revised: North Carolina Residents Impacted by Hurricane Helene May See Voting Changes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Revised: North Carolina Residents Impacted by Hurricane Helene May See Voting Changes

Associated Press  

North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene may see several changes to how they can cast their ballots in the coming weeks. The state's election board approved an emergency resolution that modifies voting rules in 13 counties in western North Carolina, allowing voters to turn in absentee ballots by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Additionally, voters can pick up absentee …

North Carolina residents affected by Helene likely to see some voting changes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina residents affected by Helene likely to see some voting changes

LA Times  

A makeshift cardboard sign leans up against campaign posters near a relief center on Oct. 3 in Vilas, N.C., in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Voters in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene’s devastation may see several changes to how they can cast their ballots in the coming weeks after the state’s election board approved an emergency resolution that …

North Carolina’s GOP-controlled House overrides Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina’s GOP-controlled House overrides Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s Republican-led House quickly overrode three of Democratic Gov. Cooper said in his veto statement that the law would endanger people on state highways because off-road vehicles don’t have as many safety features. What mostly prompted Cooper’s veto was a prohibition against local ordinances that aim to stop landlords from denying tenancy to people whose rent …

North Carolina legislators leave after veto overrides, ballot question, unfinished business
5 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina legislators leave after veto overrides, ballot question, unfinished business

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up this year’s chief work session Thursday after overriding Democratic Gov. And while the House and Senate managed to approve $67.5 million to help for six months child care centers at risk of closing after federal grants expire, they couldn’t agree on setting aside close to $500 million for scholarships and …

North Carolina legislators consider vetoes, constitution changes as work session winds down
5 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina legislators consider vetoes, constitution changes as work session winds down

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly raced Wednesday to advance legislation before completing its chief working session for the year — even as lawmakers know they could return later this summer to settle unfinished business. The House voted Wednesday to override Cooper’s three vetoes so far this year, with similar Senate votes expected on Thursday. A great deal …

North Carolina Republicans enact voting changes that weaken governor’s ability to oversee elections
1 year, 2 months ago

North Carolina Republicans enact voting changes that weaken governor’s ability to oversee elections

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Republicans enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor’s ability to oversee elections on Tuesday by overriding Democratic Gov. One new North Carolina law would eliminate the governor’s power to appoint the State Board of Elections and give it to legislative leaders, while the other would end a three-day grace period to receive and count absentee …

North Carolina legislature gives final OK to election board changes, with governor’s veto to follow
1 year, 3 months ago

North Carolina legislature gives final OK to election board changes, with governor’s veto to follow

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C — The North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval on Friday to Republican-backed legislation that would shift control of the State Board of Elections away from the governor and give it to lawmakers as the 2024 elections get underway. Cooper already has promised to veto it, saying it’s a GOP power play that would result in stalemates on …

North Carolina Republicans finalize passage of an elections bill that could withstand a veto
1 year, 4 months ago

North Carolina Republicans finalize passage of an elections bill that could withstand a veto

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Republican-controlled North Carolina legislature finalized late Wednesday a far-reaching elections bill that would end a grace period for counting mailed absentee ballots, toughen same-day registration rules and empower partisan observers at polling places. Another previously vetoed provision in the bill would direct state courts to send information to election officials about potential jurors being disqualified because …

North Carolina Democrats blast GOP elections bill, but may need help from public, courts to stop it
1 year, 6 months ago

North Carolina Democrats blast GOP elections bill, but may need help from public, courts to stop it

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Democratic lawmakers said Monday that a Republican bill containing election and ballot changes that Democratic Gov. But at some point, what we’re hoping is by bringing attention to this that people in the public — Republicans or Democrats — will look and say, ‘You know, guys, this is getting to be a bit much,’” said …

How one North Carolina lawmaker's defection from the Democratic Party upended abortion protections
1 year, 7 months ago

How one North Carolina lawmaker's defection from the Democratic Party upended abortion protections

The Independent  

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NC governor has little wiggle room with legislature in 2023
2 years ago

NC governor has little wiggle room with legislature in 2023

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper described on Wednesday jobs announcements, an emerging clean energy sector and his ability to block “culture-war, business-killing” laws on social issues from the General Assembly among his administration’s accomplishments during 2022. Moore told reporters on Tuesday that he’s “met with several Democrats who have made it very clear to me that …

NC governor vetoes bill barring donations to run elections
3 years ago

NC governor vetoes bill barring donations to run elections

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Republican legislation Thursday that would bar North Carolina election boards and officials in counties from accepting private money to run elections. But Cooper said in a statement that nonprofit and nonpartisan grants provided masks, pens and other protective equipment “so voters stayed safe during the pandemic.” “The legislature should start properly funding …

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