by John Trump The N.C. General Assembly was correct in voting — unanimously — to extend a deadline for businesses to renew state alcohol permits. The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, in response to the governor’s lockdown orders, set a grace period for bars, restaurants, and
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b y Kari Travis, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — During a 2020 legislative session immersed in financial doubt and civil unrest, Republican lawmakers flailed against Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power, fighting executive orders they say hurt North Carolina. It’s a political game, much
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Governor Roy Cooper vetoed one bill and allowed another to become law without his signature on Monday. Cooper vetoed the Senate Bill 168, entitled DHHS & Other Revisions. Cooper said, "Senate Bill 168 includes a provision to change the handling of public r
by Julie Havlak , Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday signed a Medicaid transformation bill that ends years of wrangling with legislators over the issue. Transformation privatizes the management of the state’s Medicaid program. The state will pay five m
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Thursday to Governor Cooper’s veto of legislation requiring agreement from a majority of the Council of State for business closures and bills allowing thousands of small businesses to safely operate. Sena
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law on July 2: House Bill 902: P&C Changes/ Glob. Tranp./ Prison Pilot Senate Bill 808: Medicaid Funding Act House Bill 118: COVID-19 Liability Safe Harbor House Bill 425: Implement Conner’s Law Hous
by Lindsay Marchello, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH, N.C. -- Gov. Roy Cooper was vague in explaining why he delayed an announcement about how and when schools will start classes. All 115 N.C. school districts were asked to create three reopening plans, ranging from most to leas
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Over the weekend, the News & Observe r published a story entitled While you were sleeping: North Carolina legislators restrict access to public records . This piece has stirred great controversy and debate over one particular provision which, according to a press relea
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Legislation requiring Governor Roy Cooper to obtain Council of State approval before imposing additional restrictions and prohibitions on North Carolinians passed the General Assembly last week. Senate Bill 105: Clarify Emergency Powers strengthens the Emergency Management
