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An abortion override, Senate budget, and surprise retirement

WUNC | By Jeff Tiberii
Published May 19, 2023 at 5:08 PM EDT
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Supporters of new abortion restrictions packed the Senate's public gallery during a veto override vote on Tuesday afternoon.
Colin Campbell

It was, per usual, another bustling week in North Carolina Politics, complete with a surprise.

NC Health News editor-in Chief Rose Hoban joins Western Carolina University Professor Chris Cooper.

The group discusses a Republican override of an abortion veto, the latest spending blueprint, and what to make of Mike Morgan's unexpected announcement that he will not seek another term.

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Jeff Tiberii
Jeff Tiberii is the co-host of WUNC's "Due South." Jeff joined WUNC in 2011. During his 20 years in public radio, he was Morning Edition Host at WFDD and WUNC’s Greensboro Bureau Chief and later, the Capitol Bureau Chief. Jeff has covered state and federal politics, produced the radio documentary “Right Turn,” launched a podcast, and was named North Carolina Radio Reporter of the Year four times.
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