The North Carolina General Assembly had scheduled this week for a return to action but ended up taking no votes. North Carolina still saw plenty of interesting activity. We discuss action at the State Board of Elections, Gov. Josh Stein’s new energy task force, one Democratic legislator who plans to vote against a Stein veto on a school choice bill, the controversial VinFast project in Chatham County, and more.
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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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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 lawmakers send sweeping regulatory reform bill to Stein’s desk
The bill eases housing restrictions, creates portable benefits for contractors, and changes property, business, and agency rules.
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NC House leaves hemp ban unresolved after dueling pressure campaigns
Law enforcement pushed for a ban while hemp businesses urged regulation, but House members left Raleigh Tuesday without taking up HB 328.
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