NC GOP leaders muster only bogus explanations for shameless power grab
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State Government
Governor Cooper Vetoes One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:Senate Bill 382: Disaster Relief-3/Budget/Various Law Changes
Gross National Debt Reaches $36 Trillion
The gross national debt of the United States reached $36 trillion yesterday, just over three months since the previous milestone was reached at the end of July, according to the U.S. Treasury.
John Hood: DOGE Can Learn from North Carolina
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped business leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative that isn’t really a department but could do some good — as long as its leaders carefully study past efforts at reform.
Op-ed: Oppose the PRO CODES Act to Protect North Carolina’s Liberties
As Chairman of the Anson County Board of Commissioners, I take seriously my responsibility to protect the individual liberties of our communities here and across North Carolina. This responsibility includes ensuring citizens have unfettered access to the public information that directly affects their lives and livelihoods.
Attorney General Josh Stein Proposes Solutions to End Google Search Engine Monopoly
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein, other state attorneys general, and the Justice Department this week proposed remedies that would end Google’s unlawful monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition.
Budd, Tillis, NC Delegation Support Establishment of Defense Innovation Unit OnRamp Hub in NC
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), as well as members of the North Carolina congressional delegation, sent a bipartisan letter to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) at the Pentagon to “express our support for North Carolina to host a DIU OnRamp Hub to streamline how our state’s companies, academic institutions, and entrepreneurs access government programming and funding to better support warfighters.”
Chip Hawley Sworn in as Director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation
RALEIGH: Roger E. “Chip” Hawley has been sworn in as the Director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation following his appointment by Governor Roy Cooper and confirmation by the General Assembly.
VETO OVERRIDE: ICE Bill and School Choice Funding Become Law
Republicans in the legislature have overridden a veto from Gov. Roy Cooper to enact House Bill 10, Require ICE Cooperation & Budget Adjustments, into law. This is the 28th successful veto override in the 2023-24 biennium, the most ever for a biennium in state history.
Results of Senate Republican Leadership Election
The Senate Republican Caucus held its internal leadership election. Below are the results
VIDEO: Budd Honors WNC Heroes, Calls for Action on Recovery Bill
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) spoke passionately on the Senate floor to honor the heroic individuals in Western North Carolina who helped others during Hurricane Helene. Senator Budd also renewed his call for Congress to act on the supplemental funding bill for long-term recovery for the region.
Statement Thanking Legislators for Enacting House Bill 10 into Law
The North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools today thanked lawmakers for overriding the governor's veto and enacting House Bill 10 into law.