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Governor Roy Cooper (D) issues one executive order from May 1-7

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) issued one executive order from May 1-7. As of May 7, Cooper has issued six executive orders in 2023 — eight fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The order is:

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Pressure builds as North Carolina set to override abortion ban veto

Governor Roy Cooper has vowed to reject the bill, but the state legislature has a veto-proof Republican majority to overrule him

The Guardian - US

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Tribune News Service

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

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.

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Salon

NC Dem leaves party — giving GOP control

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

Tribune News Service

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.

The Independent UK

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

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.

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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