Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate’s history of mocking school shooting survivors revealed Mr Robinson called survivors of the Parkland shooting “spoiled little bastards” The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Fears grow in North Carolina as ultra-extreme Republican eyes governor’s mansion If Mark Robinson wins gubernatorial race in 2024 there would be no one to hold back a wave of rightwing bills in the state The Guardian - US · May 5, 2023
N. Carolina legislature approves abortion rules; veto ahead The Republican-controlled North Carolina legislature has approved a ban on nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in response to last year’s overturning of Roe v. Wade at the U.S. Supreme Court The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
New North Carolina abortion limits on legislative fast track North Carolina lawmakers have started debating a package of abortion restrictions that would tighten the state’s ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to 12 weeks The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
North Carolina Republicans reach agreement on 12-week abortion ban Republican lawmakers in North Carolina said on Tuesday they had reached agreement on a plan to limit most abortions to the first trimester of pregnancy, a sharp drop from the state's current limit of 20 weeks gestation. Reuters · May 3, 2023
North Carolina Republicans announce abortion bill agreement North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say there’s agreement within their chambers on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after roughly the first trimester of pregnancy The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Conservative Robinson joins race for N. Carolina governor North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
North Carolina GOP closes in on transgender athlete ban A prohibition on transgender girls playing on female sports teams in North Carolina schools has cleared a second legislative chamber The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
From abortion to school choice, areas to watch now that NC GOP has regained supermajority RALEIGH, N.C. — For the first time in more than four years, North Carolina Republicans last month overrode a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023
Civil rights group files federal lawsuit against North Carolina’s new anti-rioting law RALEIGH, N.C. — A civil rights group filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging the North Carolina law passed this year that imposes stricter penalties for rioting. Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023
ACLU sues North Carolina over harsher riot punishments A prominent civil rights group has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new North Carolina law that will increase punishments for violent protests The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023
NC Democrats call for Rep. Cotham’s resignation as she switches to GOP WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Robert Reives and several Democrat-led organizations called Tuesday for the resignation of Democratic Rep. Tricia Cotham, the day before she switched her party affiliation. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 6, 2023
NC Dem leaves party — giving GOP control Tricia Cotham accused of "bait-and-switch" after constituents "overwhelmingly for a Democrat to represent them" Salon · Apr 6, 2023
Switching parties, Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to North Carolina House GOP caucus RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic State Rep. Tricia Cotham joined House and Senate GOP leaders at the North Carolina GOP headquarters Wednesday morning to announce that she is switching parties to become a member of the House Republican caucus. Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023
WEKU · Apr 5, 2023 A N.C. lawmaker has switched parties, creating a path to stricter abortion laws North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham announced she was switching affiliation on Wednesday — a move that gives the Republicans a veto-proof majority in the state.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 Switching parties, Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to NC House GOP caucus RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic State Rep. Tricia Cotham joined House and Senate GOP leaders at the North Carolina GOP headquarters Wednesday morning to announce that she is switching parties to become a member of the House Republican caucus.
Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023 NC Senate moves quickly to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of pistol permit repeal RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate voted Tuesday along party lines to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of gun rights legislation that includes a repeal of the state’s permit requirement for buying handguns.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023 N. Carolina governor signs Medicaid expansion bill into law North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a Medicaid expansion law that was a decade in the making
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes pistol permit repeal, setting up override showdown with GOP RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed gun rights legislation Friday that would repeal the state’s permit requirement for buying handguns, which Republicans argue is outdated and an unnecessary infringement on Second Amendment rights, but which most Democrats vehemently oppose ending.
Ballotpedia · Mar 24, 2023 Governor Roy Cooper (D) issues two executive orders from March 13-19 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) issued two executive orders from March 13-19. As of March 19, Cooper has issued five executive orders in 2023 — seven fewer than he did at this point a year ago.
Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2023 North Carolina House GOP passes bill prohibiting 'critical race theory'; Democrats warn of ‘chilling effect’ on teachers RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina House Republicans approved new rules on Wednesday limiting how racism and sexism can be taught but fell short of gaining any Democratic support to guarantee a veto override.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 19, 2023 Why Andy Burnham was in the US on one of the biggest days for Greater Manchester Greater Manchester's leaders were on a tour of the USA when the details of a groundbreaking deal for the city-region were revealed
Reason · Mar 13, 2023 North Carolina Using Eminent Domain To Seize Homes and a Church for Electric Car Factory Under the Kelo v. New London Supreme Court decision, a state can take private land to give to a private developer for almost any reason it wants.
Ballotpedia · Mar 9, 2023 The top fundraisers among North Carolina statewide elected offices Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023 NC Gov. Cooper urges lawmakers to drop culture wars, fully fund school plan RALEIGH, N.C. — With less than two years left in his second term, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper gave a State of the State speech Monday night that served as both his highlight reel and message to Republicans about what they’ll fight over this legislative session.