Gov. Cooper vetoes third Helene relief bill, calls it a 'sham'
After a controversial vote, a third Helene relief bill passed both chambers of the NC legislature, but on Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the bill.
Cooper vetoes Helene relief bill that shifts power from NC governor, attorney general
Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the bill marks his 12th this year, and lawmakers have overridden all 11 previous vetoes.
Roy Cooper vetoes bill that would take power from governor, other Democrats
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would shift power away from incoming Governor Josh Stein and other newly elected Democrats.
Cooper vetoes GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed Republican-backed legislation that weakens the powers of several Democrats slated to hold statewide offices next year. Republicans will try to override the veto n
Gov. Cooper vetoes western NC funding bill, calling it a ‘sham’
While the bill would have allocated $227 million for western North Carolina hurricane relief, the governor points to the bill was a ruse to dwindle the power of the incoming governor.
NC Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes bill that would strip power away from future governor other positions
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would strip power away from incoming Democrat-won offices.
North Carolina’s Democratic Governor Vetoes a G.O.P. Power Grab
Republicans have a supermajority in the state’s legislature and may move to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto, which would set off a new fight over state power and hurricane aid.
NC Gov. Cooper vetoes bill weakening Dems, providing disaster aid
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would strip powers from Gov.-elect Josh Stein and other Democrats in statewide offices.
NC governor vetoes bill that would strip power from Democrats
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) vetoed a bill Tuesday that would strip power away from incoming Democratic officials in favor of Republican officials and the GOP-controlled Legislature. Cooper issued the veto after both houses of the Legislature approved it last week to condemnation from critics,
Disabled Greensboro CEO among Gov. Cooper's new appointees
Four leaders are appointed to tackle homelessness across North Carolina, while a Raleigh rabbi will bring interfaith insights ...
In D.C. trip, Gov. Cooper and WNC leaders push lawmakers for $25.5 billion in Helene aid
A delegation of state and local officials traveled to Washington D.C. to ask federal lawmakers for $25 billion to rebuild in ...
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Diverse Experts to North Carolina State Boards and Commissions
Governor Roy Cooper appoints individuals to various North Carolina state boards and commissions, promising diverse expertise ...
North Carolina: Supporters call on Gov. Roy Cooper to grant clemency for Lexington man imprisoned for 45 years
Charles McNeair has been behind bars since 1979. He went in at just 16 years old for a crime he says he didn't commit.
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Cooper vetoes Hurricane Helene relief bill, calling it 'a sham' and a 'cruel blow'
While the bill allocates millions for hurricane relief, it's unclear when money would actually go to people who need it, ...
Incoming NC auditor Dave Boliek says he didn’t seek new powers over state elections board
On the campaign trail, Boliek said he wanted to audit the State Board of Elections. Now, he could gain the power to appoint ...
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Gov. Cooper serves up corny ‘dad jokes’ as he spares two NC Thanksgiving turkeys
One plump but lucky pair of turkeys escaped a gravy-soaked fate Monday as Gov. Roy Cooper spared them in a final act of ...
Governor Cooper seeks $25 billion in federal aid for WNC recovery during D.C. visit
Gov. Roy Cooper traveled to Washington, D.C this week with many local Western North Carolina leaders to ask for more funding ...