Displaying items by tag: Roy Cooper
Atlantic Coast Pipeline deal, now defunct, shows Cooper’s pattern of overreach
RALIEGH — The end of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline shuts the door on one example of Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive overreach. But one policy expert fears Cooper might abuse his power again in a case involving school funding.
Cooper gives school districts option to open with blended plan or remote instruction; N.C. will remain in Phase 2 for 3 more weeks
ROCKINGHAM — Students could be back in school next month, depending on what the Richmond County Board of Education decides.
Judge sifts through reopening lawsuits, sets deadline
RALEIGH — A N.C. Business Court judge is working through several cases against Gov. Roy Cooper from business owners seeking to reopen.
Tensions rise between Cooper, Republican Council of State members
RALEIGH — Tensions between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and some Republican members of the Council of State surfaced again. This time over virtual meetings.
Amid crisis, Cooper continues to block Republican-led legislation
RALEIGH — During a 2020 legislative session immersed in financial doubt and civil unrest, Republican lawmakers flailed against Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power, fighting executive orders they say hurt North Carolina.
Bowling alleys can reopen, judge rules, while Cooper plans appeal
RALEIGH — Bowling alleys in North Carolina can reopen, though bars, gyms, and amusement parks remain closed.
Cooper delays school reopening announcement without saying why
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper was vague in explaining why he delayed an announcement about how and when schools will start classes.
Forest files lawsuit against Cooper, claiming abuse of emergency powers
RALEIGH — Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper. The Republican Forest and the Democrat Cooper face each other in the 2020 gubernatorial election.
Folwell wants Cooper to give local governments a break
RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale Folwell is demanding Gov. Roy Cooper waive executive orders that ban citizen-owned utilities from charging customers for services. Folwell plans to put the issue to a vote at the next Council of State meeting July 7.
Cooper mask enforcement rule confused businesses
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement. But they weren’t given directions about how to comply until the order had taken effect.