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Tensions rise between Cooper, Republican Council of State members
by Julie Havlak, Carolina Journal News Service “When you’re meeting in person, I don’t think you have the ability to hit a button and end a meeting. I’m a pretty busy person, but there’s no meeting on my calendar that could ever be as important … as dealing with how we flatten the econom
Amid crisis, Cooper continues to block Republican-led legislation
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
Bowling alleys can reopen, judge rules, while Cooper plans appeal
by John Trump, Carolina Journal News Service with additions by N.C. Political News staff RALEIGH — Bowling alleys in North Carolina can reopen, though bars, gyms, and amusement parks remain closed. N.C. Business Court Judge James Gale on Tuesday, July 7, granted a preliminary injunction
Cooper vetoes one bill, allows another to become law without his signature
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
Dominion Energy and Duke Energy cancel the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
RICHMOND, Va. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (“ACP”) due to ongoing delays and increasing cost uncertainty which threaten the economic viability of the project. Thomas F. Farrell, II, D
Cooper signs Medicaid transformation bill, ending years of wrangling
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
Opinion: Choice Should Guide School Reopening
by John Hood If you are among the minority of North Carolinians who haven’t supported the expansion of parental choice in education over the past two decades — in the form of charter schools, open enrollment among district schools, and aid to private-school students who have special needs or
Speaker Moore: Cooper Refuses to Submit Shutdown Orders for Council of State Review, Vetoes More Small Business Rescue Bills
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
Governor Cooper Signs Five Bills into Law, Vetoes Eight
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
Over 3,000 new jobs coming to Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Centene Corporation, a Fortune 50 provider of managed care services for public and private health plans, will create an East Coast regional headquarters and technology hub in Charlotte. This move, which was announced July 1, will bring 3,237 new jobs to North Carolina and an inves
Cooper delays school reopening announcement without saying why
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