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House Republicans stirred up partisan controversy by adopting a rule that could make it easier to override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
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That fills a vacancy next month when Judge Richard Dietz moves to the state Supreme Court. On Thursday, Cooper announced his pick of Allison Riggs, the co-leader of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice in Durham.
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Cooper told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he’ll need to rely partly on self-control by GOP leaders to prevent enactment of legislation he doesn't like. Cooper said he would keep fighting against additional abortion restrictions and for expanding Medicaid.
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Cooper announced the creation of the panel in early November, saying the Republican majority in the General Assembly has too much power over the UNC system's 17 institutions.
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North Carolina Republicans came within one seat of gaining a supermajority in the North Carolina General Assembly. On Tuesday night, the state GOP did gain a supermajority in the North Carolina Senate.
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Cooper made the announcement Tuesday morning from the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh, flanked by two former UNC System presidents who will co-chair the Commission on the Future of Public Universities in North Carolina.
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Shorelines protect coastal communities from storm surge and flooding, but some in North Carolina are in need of repair.
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Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Newport say coastal flooding, high surf, beach erosion, and strong rip currents are possible along the coast in North Carolina. Heavy rainfall could also cause localized flooding. Stream and river flooding may become a concern as well.
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Perusse served as budget director for two other Democratic governors in Mike Easley and Beverly Perdue from late 2008 to early 2011. His top job is carrying out the annual state budget of $27.9 billion and other spending directives approved by the legislature.
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North Carolina appears to be one of a half-dozen states where the value of that forgiveness would be subject to state tax without a change. The White House has said the student loan forgiveness — up to $20,000 for some — is exempt from federal income tax.