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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.
Democratic lawmakers, Senate leader trade barbs on state budget
RALEIGH — Teachers and retirees are suffering without a budget in place, two freshman Democratic lawmakers said during a March 10 news conference. A spokesman for the Republican leader of the Senate said the General Assembly has passed a budget, but obstinate Democrats — including Gov. Roy Cooper — continue blocking the spending plan from taking effect.
Lawmakers debate state budget through news conferences
RALEIGH — The General Assembly is going home without raising teacher pay and without passing a full budget.
General Assembly returns to Raleigh with budget override topping agenda
RALEIGH — Members of the N.C. General Assembly may meet for only one day this week — Tuesday, Jan. 14 — and will potentially hold a vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto. According to plans, anyway.
Senator: Governor plans to place indefinite hold on Medicaid reform
RALEIGH — Medicaid transformation could be a casualty of the budget stalemate.
