Cooper calls Senate Bill 382 a “sham” in veto message
The bill does provide $227 million in disaster relief for Western North Carolina, but critics say Republican lawmakers are also stripped power from the incoming governor and attorney general.
Cooper vetoes Helene relief bill that shifts power from NC governor, attorney general
Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the bill marks his 12th this year, and lawmakers have overridden all 11 previous vetoes.
Cooper vetoes Hurricane Helene relief bill, calling it 'a sham' and a 'cruel blow'
While the bill allocates millions for hurricane relief, it's unclear when money would actually go to people who need it, opponents say. Bill would also make Forsyth judge's seat appointment,
Roy Cooper vetoes bill that would take power from governor, other Democrats
Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would shift power away from incoming Governor Josh Stein and other newly elected Democrats.
Override of Cooper veto not guaranteed for bill that strips governor’s power, provides Helene aid
A bill promising hurricane relief and changes to powers held by state officials was rejected by North Carolina’s governor on Tuesday. Roy Cooper called Senate Bill 382 a “sham.” The legislation was passed by lawmakers in Raleigh last week.
Gov. Cooper calls Helene relief bill 'a sham' in veto statement
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Tuesday that would enact sweeping changes stripping power away from the governor and other executive branch offices won by Democrats in the 2024 elections.
Opponents speak out against Senate Bill 382, calling it a legislative coup
Reverend William Barber joined multiple advocacy groups in the Capitol today speaking out against Senate Bill 382 calling it ...
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Cooper vetoes hurricane relief bill he calls a 'sham'
Roy Cooper has vetoed a state "disaster relief" bill because he says the "legislation is a sham." Senate Bill 382 was ...
National Black Leadership Caucus pushes back against Senate Bill 382
The bill would appropriate $227 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western NC, but it would also water down some ...
Under the Dome podcast: Republicans take power away from Stein, Jackson with Helene bill
Most of our discussion centers on Senate Bill 382, the bill that is sort of about Helene disaster relief but mostly about ...
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‘This legislation is a sham,’ Gov. Cooper vetoes bill that would strip power away from future governor
SENATE BILL 382 WOULD SET ASIDE $227 MILLION FOR HELENE RELIEF, IN ADDITION TO ENACTING DOZENS OF UNRELATED CHANGES WHICH WOULD DECREASE THE POWER OF THE GOVERNOR. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND OTHER ...
GOP lawmakers passed a 131-page bill packed with changes to NC law. Here’s what to know.
Republicans in North Carolina’s legislature recently passed a 131-page bill that makes myriad changes to how state government ...
NC passes sweeping bill with storm recovery and election changes
North Carolina Senate Bill 382 allocates $1.1 billion in total Hurricane Helene relief funding, including $252 million in ...
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North Carolina GOP Senate pass bill that weakens incoming Democrat elected officials, increase Helene relief
they also voted in favor of Senate Bill 382 on a busy, emotional day at the state Capitol. SB 382 would move $277 ...
North Carolina Dem Gov Vetos Republicans’ ‘Sham’ Power Grab. But This Isn’t A Victory.
Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has just vetoed a sweeping Republican-backed bill — a power grab disguised as a ...