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NC House sends election security bills to Stein, veto forthcoming
The bills shorten primary early voting, add post-election audits and revise ballot deadlines as Stein signals a possible veto.
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NC House returns as it faces final pre-election push on unfinished bills
Lawmakers could take up election changes, hemp restrictions, a constitutional amendment, and two veto overrides before Election Day.
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NC legislature adjourns, returning July 27 for unfinished business
NC lawmakers adjourned short session with the budget, pending bills, and veto fights awaiting action ahead of a July 27 return.
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NC concealed carry override remains stalled in House
SB 50 remains stalled in the NC House as vote math, GOP opposition, and political risks complicate a possible Stein veto override.
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Rep. Kiger sworn into NC House after delay, veto dispute
Dan Kiger fills Sarah Stevens’ former NC House seat after a delayed appointment that House sources tied to Stein veto negotiations.
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NC House overrides Stein vetoes on immigration, DEI
NC House overrides Stein vetoes on immigration and DEI, after Democratic absences lower the threshold, while concealed-carry bill remains unresolved.
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Carolina Journal’s Nick Craig discusses Rep. Cecil Brockman’s complaint about fellow Democrats
Nick Craig, host of the “Carolina Journal News Hour,” discusses state Rep. Cecil Brockman’s complaint about criticism from fellow Democrats. Craig offered these comments during the Dec. 20, 2024, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
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Republicans fall one seat short of NCGA supermajority, limiting veto override power
With Democrat Josh Stein winning the governor's seat against Mark Robinson very early on Tuesday evening, the power to routinely override with a supermajority was top of mind for state Republicans.
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Lawmakers override Cooper to enact Building Code Regulatory Reform
The North Carolina General Assembly voted Wednesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 166, legislation implementing regulatory reforms to building codes in the state. Housing has been a top issue of concern for residents and policymakers as inflation, regulation, and supply crunches have driven home and rental prices into painful or out...
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Brinson takes oath of office in Senate, securing veto-proof Republican majority for remainder of 2024
Earlier this summer, Sen, Jim Perry, R-Lenoir, announced his retirement from that chamber, effective immediately. The announcement came after weeks of budget negotiations concluded in an atypical adjournment, marking the practical end of substantive legislative activity for the year. Wednesday, leaders of the North Carolina Senate administered the Oath of Office to Bob Brinson, once...
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NC House overrides governor’s veto on CBDC bill, Democrats flip stance
One month after supporting legislation restricting the implementation of a central bank digital currency in North Carolina, Democrats voted against overriding the governor’s veto of the bill during a House floor vote on Wednesday.
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BREAKING: NC House overrides 3 different Cooper vetoes
The NC House of Representatives took up three veto overrides Wednesday, overcoming the objections of Gov. Roy Cooper on House Bills 198, 834, and 237.
