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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

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023

The top fundraisers in the North Carolina State Senate

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.

Ballotpedia · Mar 9, 2023