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North Carolina Governor Vetoes Another Set of Bills, Including One on Guns in Private Schools

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 10, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

Gov. Josh Stein cleared his desk Wednesday of bills passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly last month, vetoing three.

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Anti-DEI and Transgender Rights Bills, Calling Them ‘Mean-Spirited’

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 6, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed on Thursday three anti-DEI bills and another measure that in part would target transgender rights.

North Carolina Gov. Stein Vetoes Bill Repealing Interim Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mandate

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 5, 2025 | Business, Environment, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for Duke Energy’s power generation.

North Carolina Legislature Leaves After Passing Helene Aid Package, But Still No Budget

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 28, 2025 | State, State Government

The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session Thursday, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills.

In Line With Trump, North Carolina Legislature Takes Aim at Transgender Rights

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 25, 2025 | State Government

Legislation much in line with President Donald Trump’s political agenda on transgender rights squeezed through the North Carolina Senate this week.

North Carolina Judges Issue Mixed Ruling on Governor’s Appointment Powers

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 25, 2025 | State Government

North Carolina trial judges issued a mixed ruling for Gov. Josh Stein and lawmakers over recent changes to the governor’s appointment powers.

‘No Response’: UNC’s AAUP President on Lack of Transparency from Trustees on Tenure Delay

Posted by Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

After an unexplained delay in the tenure approval for 33 faculty this spring, UNC professors are saying the trustees have lost their trust.

North Carolina Gov. Stein Vetoes His First Bills. They Are on Concealed Carry and Immigration

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 23, 2025 | Crime, Safety, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed bills to let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and force state agencies and local sheriffs more active in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.