Gov. Roy Cooper has pulled out his veto stamp again to reject bills dealing with public school indoctrination and penalties for rioting. Cooper now has vetoed 10 bills this year and 63 bills since becoming governor in 2017.
"This legislation takes important steps to protect women who are incarcerated during and after pregnancy and labor."
The N.C. Senate has passed House Bill 890, an all-encompassing measure that could help distillers succeed in a crowded and burgeoning industry.
One of the most hotly debated bills of the legislative section cleared its final hurdle Wednesday, Sept. 1, and now heads to Gov. Roy Cooper, who could add the measure to his growing list of vetoes.
"This legislation is not the right way to ensure safety in hotels. It removes legal protections and allows unnecessary harm to vulnerable people, including families with children, who have turned to hotels and motels for housing in a time of need."
"This important legislation will help our state administer COVID-19 vaccines more quickly and efficiently."
"The hospitality industry, restaurants and bars hit hard by the pandemic need this boost as we continue working to recover and grow our economy.”
An energy bill under consideration by state lawmakers prescribes retirement for certain coal-fired plants, increases sourcing from renewables, and significantly alters the oversight authority of the N.C. Utilities Commission.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed seven bills into law. Click the article to read more.
"This important legislation ensures there is no discrimination against people with disabilities when life saving organ transplants occur."
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today.
Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law.
