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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.
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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.
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The long session of the North Carolina General Assembly has begun in earnest.
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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…
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The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh briefly on Tuesday with a short to-do list, topped by another Republican attempt to override…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Lawmakers put in a busy day in Raleigh Wednesday, completing the override of two gubernatorial vetoes and advancing proposed constitutional amendments.The…