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Episode 667: Before it Loses its Supermajority, the North Carolina Legislature Strips Election Powers from Its Governor, Bans AG from Opposing the Legislature. Will the House Override the Veto?
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Dec. 6, 2024
Before it Loses its Supermajority, the North Carolina Legislature Strips Election Powers from Its Governor, Bans AG from Opposing the Legislature. Will the House Override the Veto?
Before a new Democratic governor takes office in January and it loses its supermajority, the GOP-controlled North Carolina legislature used a hurricane relief bill to strip power from the governor and attorney general. The draconian changes hinge on a pending veto override vote in the state House.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
NC General Assembly - SENATE BILL 382: Disaster Relief-3/Budget/Various Law Changes.
Courthouse News Service - North Carolina Republicans blasted for using lame-duck session to wrest control of government
Gov. Roy Cooper - Statement on his veto of SB382
NC Newsline - Despite protests, NC Senate overrides Cooper’s veto of bill that shifts executive power
WUNC - Lame-duck NC Senate approves constitutional amendment ballot measures alongside veto override
WRAL - Amid protests, Senate overrides Cooper's veto of bill stripping power from governor, other Democratic officials
The News & Observer - Will NC Republicans have the votes to override Cooper’s veto of powers-stripping bill?
Groups Taking Action:
Democracy North Carolina, League of Women Voters NC, Common Cause NC
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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