veto overrides

Rules for operating North Carolina's Republican-controlled House for the next two years are now in place with a modification on how veto overrides can be handled. That's important because the GOP is very close to holding a veto-proof majority in the chamber, and Democratic absences could make the difference.

North Carolina civil rights advocates denounced a House rule change Tuesday that could allow Republicans to override vetoes on contentious bills with little notice, saying it subverts democracy and the will of voters.

The long session of the North Carolina General Assembly has begun in earnest.

State lawmakers adjourned today without taking up a vote on overriding Governor Roy Cooper's budget veto. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) made it…

The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh briefly on Tuesday with a short to-do list, topped by another Republican attempt to override…

Sen. Dan Blue is the longest serving member of the North Carolina General Assembly. With 36 years of experience in the Legislature, the Wake County…

Updated at 12:16 p.m.Republicans dominating a nearly half-empty North Carolina House chamber held an unexpected vote Wednesday and managed to override…

Billy Richardson has a distinct rasp to his voice. That voice, plus his reddened eyes and ruddy complexion, give the Cumberland County Democrat an air of…

12:15 p.m.The Republican-controlled General Assembly has made quick work of passing two laws related to language on North Carolina ballots this fall…

Lawmakers put in a busy day in Raleigh Wednesday, completing the override of two gubernatorial vetoes and advancing proposed constitutional amendments.The…