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State lawmakers convened for a brief session this week in which they were scheduled to consider veto overrides on several bills, but the sessions ended without the overrides being taken up.
Published: Saturday, August 30th, 2025 @ 6:23 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Lawmakers in the North Carolina House and Senate remain at a standstill over the state budget
Published: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 @ 10:59 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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A three-judge Superior Court panel granted part of Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against a new state law shifting government appointment powers.
Published: Monday, March 4th, 2024 @ 2:24 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking Superior Court judges to reject Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against new laws dealing with appointments to government boards.
Published: Friday, March 1st, 2024 @ 7:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper is criticizing Superior Court judges for not holding an immediate hearing on his request to block new state appointments laws.
Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 @ 2:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A three-judge panel has rejected Gov. Roy Cooper's proposed injunction against recent action from the state Environmental Management Commission.
Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 @ 1:34 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Superior Court judges from Granville, Johnston, and Richmond counties will oversee Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit challenging a law that takes away some of his appointment powers.
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2024 @ 12:18 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A three-judge Superior Court panel appointed by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby will consider Gov. Roy Cooper's latest lawsuit against state legislative leaders.
Published: Friday, February 9th, 2024 @ 11:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode five bills that had been vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. Since the legislature held its first override vote in March, there have been a total of 19 veto overrides this year.
Published: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 @ 2:04 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Members of the North Carolina General Assembly are back in Raleigh Tuesday to vote on overriding another round of vetoes from Governor Roy Cooper.
Published: Monday, February 5th, 2024 @ 6:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed seven bills, vetoed two, and let three become law, including the 2023 Appropriations Act, or the state budget, which passed both chambers on Sept. 22.
Published: Friday, January 26th, 2024 @ 7:44 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A bill passed by the House Alcohol Beverage Control Committee would allow ABC boards to permit ABC stores to be open on Sundays in North Carolina.
Published: Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:10 am
By: Carolina Journal
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If you are black or brown, Republicans really don't want you to vote," Cooper said.
Published: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 @ 3:54 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Governor Cooper filed a lawsuit against Republican legislative leaders in Wake County Superior Court, challenging provisions in Senate Bill 512 that clearly violate the separation of powers established in the North Carolina Constitution.
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 2:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 @ 3:33 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 @ 8:24 am
By: Governor's Office
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A total of seven laws enacted during the 2023 General Assembly session took effect on July 1st.
Published: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 @ 5:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Washington Democratic Governor Jay Inslee was sued Wednesday by a nonprofit legal group seeking to stop the enforcement of a law allowing the state to hide child sex-change surgeries from parents.
Published: Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 @ 8:01 am
By: Daily Wire
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Rule-loosening provisions — may soon be a reality across the state
Published: Saturday, September 9th, 2023 @ 1:26 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
Published: Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 @ 8:55 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Sunday, August 27th, 2023 @ 8:41 am
By: Governor's Office
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This Week in Raleigh
Published: Friday, August 11th, 2023 @ 11:10 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 @ 11:56 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 @ 12:44 am
By: Governor's Office
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On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill that would transfer some appointment powers from the governor to other members of the executive branch and the General Assembly.
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 9:35 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Two distinct Senate bills SB 636 and SB 574, if passed, could nullify a recent policy change to let high school students enter into “name, image, likeness,” or NIL, contracts before the new policy goes into effect July 1st.
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Monday, The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 579, “Prevent Harm to Children,” which increases penalties for presenting obscene materials to minors.
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2023 @ 6:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Horrors of GTS
Published: Saturday, May 20th, 2023 @ 10:35 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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The North Carolina Senate passed a bill unanimously on Monday, May 1.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 7:22 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Nine-line proposal to toughen penalties for showing obscenities to minors
Published: Sunday, May 7th, 2023 @ 11:43 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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On Monday, North Carolina Senate leaders introduced a bill that would “bring much-needed balance and accountability to unelected boards and commissions,” according to a press release from Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.
Published: Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 @ 9:42 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A new bill, SB 512, introduced this week would grant the legislature more authority over appointments for state boards and commissions.
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 12:26 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has allowed two bills, H.B. 40, Anti-Rioting, and S.B. 53, Hotel Safety, to become law without his signature.
Published: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 @ 1:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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