Twelve House Democrats joined with Republicans on Thursday to pass a White House-opposed plan offset $14.3 billion in aid for Israel by slashing the same amount of funds meant for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 8:35 am
By: Daily Wire
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On Aug. 16, supermajorities in both the North Carolina House and Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on House Bill 808, Gender Transition/Minors, along with five other bills.
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 5:26 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday, both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly overrode six of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, a new record, ensuring the bills become law despite Cooper’s objections.
Published: Friday, November 17th, 2023 @ 12:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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I am deeply disappointed that Gov. Cooper vetoed SB 678, which will discourage projects such as conversion of the Belews Creek coal-fired plant to a cleaner, zero-emission, nuclear-powered energy source that would meet growing energy demands
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 @ 12:17 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 600, which would provide further regulatory relief for North Carolina families and businesses.
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 3:15 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Here is just a short Poem written during a previous Veteran's day reflection
Published: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 2:52 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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I am not a veteran. I only have the greatest respect for those who have served, unsurpassed by all professions that keep America safe and strong.
Published: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 1:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Cooper and religion
Published: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 11:45 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 @ 12:25 am
By: Governor's Office
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Sheena Renee Evett Riggs, age 62, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home.
Published: Monday, October 30th, 2023 @ 11:08 am
By: Announcements
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Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day.
Published: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 @ 6:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina Republicans voted on Tuesday to override Democrat Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes of two election bills that Republicans say will increase election integrity and Cooper claims are a “threat” to democracy.
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 10:42 am
By: Daily Wire
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Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the passage of his legislation, by a unanimous vote, to extend authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing essential services.
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 10:42 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A pro-charter schools group in North Carolina is calling out Gov. Roy Cooper for factual errors in his veto message of a new charter schools bill.
Published: Thursday, October 19th, 2023 @ 10:53 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper continues to give his veto pen a workout for the 14th time this year, this time vetoing a bill involving the expansion of charter schools, including being able to request money from counties for funding capital projects.
Published: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 @ 6:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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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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Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced H.R. 5377, a bill to extend authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing essential services.
Published: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 @ 2:24 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Using emotionally charged rhetoric wholly unrelated to the legislation, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed SB 74 - Election Law Changes.
Published: Friday, October 6th, 2023 @ 12:34 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper said today he will veto Senate Bill 747, the dangerous election bill that makes it harder for people, especially young people, college students away from home and people of color to vote and for their votes to count.
Published: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 @ 10:25 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Cooper wants expensive and unreliable wind and solar
Published: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 @ 8:00 am
By: John Steed
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Today, the NC House of Representatives voted to override six more of Governor Cooper’s vetoes:
Published: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 @ 10:10 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Legislative Advocacy, regarding the North Carolina Legislature’s override Wednesday of three bills vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper:
Published: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 @ 8:48 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre waved off criticisms of President Joe Biden’s behavior at a Tuesday afternoon Medal of Honor ceremony recognizing Vietnam veteran Captain Larry Taylor, insisting that his abrupt exit from the event was “as planned.”
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2023 @ 11:46 pm
By: Daily Wire
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the General Assembly's veto override actions:
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2023 @ 4:04 am
By: Governor's Office
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Cooper now has 13 vetoes this session. Eight have been overridden by the legislature. Two more are scheduled for override votes on Wednesday.
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 6:02 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, the N.C. House voted to override six more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in women’s sports
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 5:46 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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On Wednesday, Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines shot back at North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for his veto of the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, pointing to the long term, serious injuries of North Carolina female teen volleyball player Payton McNabb.
Published: Sunday, September 24th, 2023 @ 7:29 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed three bills Wednesday involving transgender women playing in women’s sports, gender transitioning in children, and parental rights, which he likened to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” Act.
Published: Sunday, September 24th, 2023 @ 12:58 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper could soon be uncapping his veto pen yet again after the North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval to a Parents’ Bill of Rights on June 29.
Published: Sunday, September 17th, 2023 @ 3:36 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, the Republican-led North Carolina House set a record, overriding six of Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, the most ever in one day.
Published: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 @ 8:50 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted on Wednesday to override Democrat Governor Roy Cooper’s effort to veto a pack of legislation
Published: Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 @ 12:13 am
By: Daily Wire
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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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