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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

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.

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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.

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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

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

NC Dem leaves party — giving GOP control

Tricia Cotham accused of "bait-and-switch" after constituents "overwhelmingly for a Democrat to represent them"

Salon

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.

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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.

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Switching parties, Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to NC House GOP caucus

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

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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.

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Manchester Evening News

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Independent UK

Biden reelection bid faces resistance from some Democrats

Democrats across New Hampshire are upset with President Joe Biden for undermining their state’s status as home to the first-in-the-nation presidential primary

Tribune News Service

Protect gas stoves? NC bill would prevent local bans on natural gas hookups

Members of North Carolina’s House of Representatives are again seeking legislation that would prevent counties and municipal governments from banning the use of natural gas or any other form of energy to heat buildings or power appliances.

Tribune News Service

NC House approves concealed carry of guns in places of worship that double as schools

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina House approved a bill Wednesday that GOP lawmakers say will make it easier for people attending religious services to protect themselves.

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North Carolina House approves controversial anti-riot bill with enough votes to override a veto

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina House approved legislation Wednesday that would implement stricter criminal penalties for rioting, sending the controversial bill that critics have called “racist” to the Senate.

The Independent UK

Bill raising riot penalties in North Carolina clears House

A bill increasing punishments for violent protests following the 2020 demonstrations over George Floyd’s murder passed the House despite harsh criticism from social justice advocates

Tribune News Service

North Carolina Senate approves 'Parents’ Bill of Rights' along party lines, with GOP supermajority

RALEIGH, N.C. — Using their new supermajority in the state Senate for the first time Tuesday, North Carolina Republicans pushed along party lines to restrict what schools teach and how they can treat LGBTQ students.

The Independent UK

North Carolina Senate OKs limits on LGBTQ school instruction

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate has passed a bill requiring teachers to alert parents before calling their child by a different name or pronoun

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