NC Senate overrides Cooper veto of Helene relief bill that also strips powers from top Democrats
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would strip powers away from the governor, attorney general and other offices that Democrats won during the 2024 election.
Under the Dome: Legislators pass Helene relief bill with slew of power shifts
Protesters filled the Senate gallery Wednesday during debate on the bill, which was drafted in secret and skirted the typical committee process. After multiple interruptions, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who was presiding, ordered the sergeants-at-arms to clear the gallery.
Helene relief bill that strips incoming governor of power could see veto override vote this week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- This week, state lawmakers are expected to resume debate on SB 382 -- the controversial bill that ties hundreds of millions of dollars in new disaster relief funding for Hurricane Helene to sweeping changes in state law.
Western North Carolina state representative explains why he voted against Helene relief bill
The lawmaker representing Haywood and Madison counties told Queen City News he has not been approached by Republican leadership about any changes to the bill, but said he had not decided how he
North Carolina lawmakers introduce Helene bill that seeks to strip power away from new governor, attorney general
North Carolina Republicans introduced new legislation Tuesday that provides disaster relief for Western North Carolina but that’s not all. It would also strip power from the newly elected North Carolina Governor,
NC Senate overrides Gov. Cooper’s Senate Bill 382 veto, passing controversial relief bill
The North Carolina Senate officially overrode the veto of Senate Bill 382 on Monday. Now, the bill goes to the House for final approval. The bill would strip powers from incoming Democratic elected officials and move money into a Helene Relief fund.
North Carolina General Assembly passes bill tying Helene relief to measures removing power from governor, attorney general
The North Carolina General Assembly has fast-tracked and passed a bill that ties Hurricane Helene relief to provisions that shift power away from the governor and certain members of the council of state.
North Carolina Senate overrides Cooper veto of Helene relief bill that also strips powers from top Democrats
Senate Bill 382 located an additional $252 million for Hurricane Helene relief, adding to the over $900 million that lawmakers had already set aside or started spending.
As protesters shout, NC Senate Republicans override Cooper veto of powers-stripping bill
The North Carolina Senate voted to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday amid protests, the latest example of Republicans using their supermajority power after election results indicated they will lose it next month.
NC Senate overrides veto of bill shifting elections board appointment power
NC House would need united GOP support to override Gov. Cooper veto of bill moving election board appointment power to state auditor.
NC Senate overrides Cooper vote of bill stripping powers from governor, other Democrats
The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would strip powers away from the governor, attorney general and other offices that Democrats won during the 2024 election.
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NC lawmakers pass 3rd Helene relief bill with controversial ‘power grabs:’ Gov. Cooper
RALEIGH - More Helene relief will now be allocated by North Carolina lawmakers in ... and a trail of controversy.
North Carolina's $227 million Helene relief bill sparks controversy
North Carolina lawmakers have passed a third Helene relief bill worth $227 million. However, Senate Bill 382 is sparking ...
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North Carolina Republicans pass bill targeting responsibilities of Democratic officials
North Carolina lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday making sweeping changes to the responsibilities of elected officials, and ...