Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 377, saying it would threaten judicial independence by giving the chief justice suspension power over trial judges.
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Stein vetoes election bill changing early voting, ballot challenges
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958, an election bill affecting early voting, ballot challenges and election oversight.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include a TV merger enforcement order, a Duke Energy settlement dispute and recent bill actions from Gov. Josh Stein.
State elections board to review disputed November early voting plans
The State Board of Elections will meet Thursday to review November early voting plans from counties where local boards did not unanimously agree.
Jackson asks FAA to protect emergency drone use in no-fly-zone rules
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking the FAA to protect emergency responder drone use as it develops no-fly-zone rules.
Jackson says Duke Energy residential rate increase is 9.3%, not 6.8%
Attorney General Jeff Jackson says Duke Energy Progress residential customers would face a 9.3% increase, not 6.8%, under a proposed settlement.
North Carolina raises rates for court-appointed attorneys
North Carolina will raise hourly rates for court-appointed attorneys beginning Oct. 1, with compensation ranging from $85 for misdemeanor cases to $120 for potentially capital cases.
State Board to decide disputed early-voting plans in 20 counties
The State Board of Elections will decide early-voting plans for 20 counties, including Lenoir, Greene, Pitt and Wayne, after local boards failed to reach unanimous agreements.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
North Carolina officials approved the state's first Workforce Pell programs, committed a $1 million economic-development incentive and opened several groups of state regulations for public review.
NC ABC Commission continues study of minimum liquor pricing
North Carolina alcohol regulators are continuing a study of potential minimum pricing for liquor after reviewing the issue at the ABC Commission’s Aug. 12 meeting.
Judge finds Nexstar violated court order freezing Tegna merger
A judge has found Nexstar violated an injunction requiring it to remain separate from Tegna while a multistate antitrust challenge proceeds.
Jackson opposes Duke Energy Progress settlement with 6.8% residential rate increase
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is opposing a Duke Energy Progress settlement that would raise residential electricity rates approximately 6.8% over two years.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include state budget changes, election administration updates, regulatory reform, appointments and state agency enforcement actions.
Election administration bill becomes law
A North Carolina election administration bill became law Tuesday, extending several ballot cure deadlines and changing procedures for absentee ballots, provisional ballots, early voting equipment and court review of State Board of Elections decisions.
Stein signs budget corrections modifications bill
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein signed a state budget modifications bill Tuesday, making additional changes to the 2026 Current Operations Appropriations Act and related legislation.
Criminal law changes bill heads to conference committee
A broad criminal law package covering courts, law enforcement, victims’ rights and sentencing issues is headed to conference committee.
Election administration bill sent to governor
House Bill 834 would change ballot cure deadlines, absentee ballot procedures and judicial review rules for State Board of Elections decisions.
Broad election-law bill sent to Gov. Stein
A broad election-law bill affecting voter registration, precinct officials, party-primary eligibility and campaign finance reporting is on Gov. Josh Stein’s desk.
Stein vetoed bill on drug-free homeless service zones, public camping ban
Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 437, which addresses drug-free homeless service zones and public camping on government property.
Court changes bill sent to Gov. Stein after divided House vote
A broad court administration bill was sent to Gov. Josh Stein after passing the House 62-45.