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ICE cooperation, Opportunity Scholarship funding bill becomes law

On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate voted 30-19 to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 10 following the House vote to override on Tuesday. This bill will fully fund Opportunity Scholarships, require sheriffs to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and make other budget adjustments. 

Katherine Zehnder
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House overrides veto of Opportunity Scholarships funding, ICE bill

On Tuesday, the North Carolina House voted 72-44 to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 10, a bill that will provide funds to clear the waiting list for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, require North Carolina sheriffs to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and make other budget adjustments. 

Katherine Zehnder

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