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Stein, legislative leaders to clash in top NC court on Nov. 10

Gov. Josh Stein and state legislative leaders will offer competing arguments on Nov. 10 before North Carolina’s highest court. The Democratic governor and top Republican lawmakers are battling over state laws that limited Stein’s appointment authority.

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Stein, lawmakers propose joint plan for arguments at top NC court

Gov. Josh Stein and top legislative leaders hope to split upcoming North Carolina Supreme Court arguments into two parts. One would focus on changes to Stein’s power to fill judicial vacancies. The other would cover appointment shifts to state boards and commissions.

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Court rejects oral argument in NC ‘fair elections’ lawsuit

The North Carolina Court of Appeals will not hear oral arguments in a case involving a dispute over a state constitutional right to “fair elections.” Former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr had requested the arguments as he challenges a lower court’s 2024 ruling against him.

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Lawmakers label request for oral argument in ‘fair elections’ suit improper

Former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr’s request for a new oral argument in his “fair elections” lawsuit is both “improper” and “untimely.” That’s according to a court filing Tuesday from state legislative leaders.

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