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A Power Grab by Republicans in North Carolina Becomes a Referendum on Democracy in the States

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 28, 2024 | Election, National, State Government

Written by CHRISTINE FERNANDO and GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats in North...

Latest Challenge to North Carolina’s Power-Shifting Law Focuses on State Elections Board Control

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 26, 2024 | Election, State Government

North Carolina’s current governor and his successor tacked on another lawsuit Monday disputing a key provision within a new GOP power grab.

After Fighting Virus, Storms and Republicans, Departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper Focuses on Wins

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 25, 2024 | State, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job after eight years in which the southern Democrat picked his moments against a Republican-dominated legislature.

Current, Future North Carolina Governors’ Challenge of Power-Shifting Law Could Be First of Many

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 14, 2024 | State Government

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-elect Josh Stein on Thursday challenged the constitutionality of a portion of a law enacted just a day earlier.

North Carolina GOP Lawmakers Enact a Law Eroding the Incoming Democratic Governor’s Powers

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 12, 2024 | Instagram, State Government

North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor’s veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.

After 1 Year, Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina Nears Its Enrollment Goal

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 7, 2024 | Health, State Government

Enrollment in North Carolina’s new Medicaid coverage has nearly reached the state’s goal of 600,000 in half of the time initially projected.

North Carolina Election Board Certifies 2024 Results, Except for a Few Key Races

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 28, 2024 | Election, State, State Government

The North Carolina Board of Elections certified the results of the presidential election and many statewide and legislative races on Tuesday.

North Carolina’s Governor Vetoes GOP Bill That Would Weaken His Successor and Other Democrats

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 27, 2024 | Election, State, State Government

Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed legislation on Tuesday that would strip powers from several Democrats elected to statewide office this month