'A lot of frustration': N.C. GOP moves closer to enacting bill that weakens incoming governor
North Carolina's Republican-controlled state Senate on Monday voted  to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill that in part would weaken Gov.-elect Josh Stein, the next attorney general in Jeff Jackson and other Democrats also elected in November as lieutenant governor and schools superintendent.
North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor
North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials, and also placing on the ballot constitutional amendments that could buttress GOP voting and tax policies.
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 was a ‘bright spot’ for Democrats, governor-elect says
After prevailing in a state that went for Republican Donald Trump, Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein said that his service as North Carolina's attorney general gave voters confidence and called the Tar Heel state a "bright spot" for Democrats on election night.
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 Senate overrides governor’s veto shifting power away from incoming Democrats
The Republican-controlled North Carolina state Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D-NC) veto on a bill that would strip executive power from the state’s newly elected Democrats and give it to state legislators.
NC Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor
North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials.
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.
As protesters shout, NC Senate Republicans override Cooper veto of powers-stripping bill
The North Carolina Senate voted to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday amid protests, the latest example of Republicans using their supermajority power after election results indicated they will lose it next month.
NC Senate overrides Cooper veto of Helene relief bill that also strips powers from top Democrats
The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would strip powers away from the governor, attorney general and other offices that Democrats won during the 2024 election.
NC Senate overrides Cooper vote of bill stripping powers from governor, other Democrats
The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would strip powers away from the governor, attorney general and other offices that Democrats won during the 2024 election.
North Carolina GOP’s New Power Grab Is A ‘Recipe For Disaster’ For Elections, Too
In the waning days of its supermajority, the Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature is attempting to push through ...
“Group of pawns”? At the NC legislature the “GOP” label takes on a new meaning
North Carolina’s Republican-dominated state legislature is back in Raleigh this month for more of what’s become a ...
NC congressman: Republicans stole fairness from the nation in giving GOP a House majority
The Republicans who drew NC’s voting maps didn’t care about reflecting the will of the people. They cared about power.
Under the Dome: Losing candidates in key North Carolina races request second recount
With Democratic state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs apparently maintaining her lead over Republican challenger ...
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The North Carolina GOP Snuck an Outrageous Antidemocratic Power Grab Into a Hurricane Relief Bill
“It’s a massive power grab,” says Melissa Price Kromm, executive director of the pro-democracy group North Carolina for the ...
North Carolina GOP’s legislative priorities for this year inch closer to becoming law
The North Carolina House voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that drastically expands private ...
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'Authoritarian stuff': Reporter slams NC's GOP supermajority over 'corrupt power grab'
In a startling power grab, the Republican-led supermajority in North Carolina moved to override a veto by the current ...