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Republicans’ effort to overturn veto, reopen schools, falls one vote short
RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly on Monday, March 1, tried but failed — by one vote, 29-20 — to override the governor’s veto of a bill to reopen schools, even as students — parents, too — suffer, and opinion polls show residents want children back in the classroom.
General Assembly passes bill to reopen schools, but governor signals a veto
RALEIGH — The N.C. House and Senate have come to terms on legislation to reopen schools for in-person instruction.
Cooper threatens veto of school-reopening bill, calls for more funding
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s call for more money for schools while also indicating he would veto a bill that could send students back to school has many in the state scratching their heads.
OPINION: There ain't no such thing as a 'must-pass' bill
“Congress,” The Hill reports, “is barreling toward a veto showdown with President Trump over the mammoth must-pass annual defense policy bill.” At issue: The annual National Defense Authorization Act, which as usual has little to do with actual defense.
COVID disrupted short session of General Assembly
RALEIGH — The turmoil surrounding COVID-19 derailed much of the work the General Assembly had done before the pandemic. Battles over redistricting reform, tax relief, teacher pay, and hemp legislation disappeared from the headlines.
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.
N.C. House fails to override veto on bill reopening gyms, bars
RALEIGH — The N.C. House failed to override a veto on a bill to reopen gyms and bars Wednesday, June 24, sealing the fate of hundreds of businesses around the state.
Cooper vetoes second bill reopening gyms and bars
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill opening gyms and bars.
Cooper waited until the legislature adjourned for the weekend before acting on the measure, which strikes yet another blow against businesses struggling to survive amid a pandemic and ongoing protests over the killing of George Floyd.
New bill would reopen gyms and bars, though governor hints he would veto it
RALEIGH — The N.C. Senate plans to vote Tuesday, June 9, on legislation that would reopen gyms, bars, and expand in-person dining at restaurants. Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance, tweaked existing and vetoed legislation so that Gov. Roy Cooper would sign it.
Lawmakers pass bill expanding dining and drinking options, but Cooper signals a veto
RALEIGH — A bill to reopen private bars and clubs, as well as expanding outdoor seating in restaurants and brewpubs, is awaiting a decision from the governor.