Gov. Cooper calls Helene relief bill 'a sham'

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.
Gov. Cooper vetoes third Helene relief bill, calls it a 'sham'
After a controversial vote, a third Helene relief bill passed both chambers of the NC legislature, but on Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the bill.
Cooper vetoes GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed Republican-backed legislation that weakens the powers of several Democrats slated to hold statewide offices next year. Republicans will try to override the veto n
NC Governor Cooper vetoes bill offering Helene aid but weakens powers for successor and other Democrats
On Tuesday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a Republican-backed relief package that would strip power away from his successor, Governor-elect Josh Stein, and other Democrats who won their elections earlier this month. State Republicans are pushing to pass Senate Bill 382 before losing their supermajority next year.
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,
As NC Gov. Cooper considers another controversial bill, here’s what he’s vetoed in 2024
The North Carolina General Assembly overturned one veto of a wide-ranging, contentious bill this week. Another one waits on Cooper’s desk.
North Carolina cities concerned Helene relief bill takes away more powers from them
Tucked away on the last page of the N.C. General Assembly's Hurricane Helene relief bill is a provision that could limit how North Carolina's booming municipalities handle their growth. Why it matters: The provision removes some zoning and land-use powers from cities.
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.
Disabled Greensboro CEO among Gov. Cooper's new appointees
Four leaders are appointed to tackle homelessness across North Carolina, while a Raleigh rabbi will bring interfaith insights ...
In D.C. trip, Gov. Cooper and WNC leaders push lawmakers for $25.5 billion in Helene aid
A delegation of state and local officials traveled to Washington D.C. to ask federal lawmakers for $25 billion to rebuild in ...
Gov. Cooper serves up corny ‘dad jokes’ as he spares two NC Thanksgiving turkeys
One plump but lucky pair of turkeys escaped a gravy-soaked fate Monday as Gov. Roy Cooper spared them in a final act of mercy ...
North Carolina: Supporters call on Gov. Roy Cooper to grant clemency for Lexington man imprisoned for 45 years
Charles McNeair has been behind bars since 1979. He went in at just 16 years old for a crime he says he didn't commit.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Diverse Experts to North Carolina State Boards and Commissions
Governor Roy Cooper appoints individuals to various North Carolina state boards and commissions, promising diverse expertise ...
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NC lawmakers override Gov. Cooper’s school voucher bill veto; Public schools to lose $4M
State lawmakers in the North Carolina Senate voted Nov. 20 to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 10, a controversial private school voucher bill allocating an additional $463 million ...
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Cooper leads DC delegation pushing for federal hurricane relief
Gov. Roy Cooper led a delegation of state and local leaders to Washington, D.C. this week, requesting $25.57 billion in ...