North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor
North Carolina legislative Republicans are closing in on enacting a measure that would erode powers of the incoming governor and other statewide Democratic officials who got elected last month.
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
Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed legislation on Tuesday that would strip powers from several Democrats elected to statewide office this month, including removing the authority of Cooper's successor to appoint the state elections board.
North Carolina Republicans blasted for using lame-duck session to wrest control of government
North Carolina Republicans want to pass legislation to reduce the authority of incoming Democrats as the next session and final election results rapidly approach.
North Carolina Senate Republicans Override Dem Gov’s Veto Of Their Power Grab
North Carolina Senate Republicans on Monday voted to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent veto of a Republican-passed bill designed to
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 ...
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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The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority
As long as Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Deb Fischer of Nebraska secure reelection, the GOP will have the Senate in hand. Trump’s North Carolina win gives him options toward 270 ...
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North Carolina GOP Files Ethics Complaint Over Description of Its Abortion Views
And GOP judges can flout ethics rules ... But a ProPublica report revealed that the North Carolina Supreme Court refused to act and let the Republican judges off the hook. It’s apparent that ...
Groundbreaking North Carolina lawmaker Dan Blue will no longer be state Senate minority leader
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Dan Blue, a groundbreaking figure in North Carolina politics across more than 40 years, will no longer serve ...
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North Carolina GOP governor nominee vows to keep running after report on racial and sexual comments
In a statement to the AP, Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the GOP nominee's campaign ''is focused on winning the White House and saving this country,'' calling North Carolina ' ...
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North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
North Carolina Republicans have advanced legislation ... two weeks ago — and shift election board appointments to the GOP state auditor. The final 131-page measure, which also includes setting ...
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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 ...