Shelley Willingham

Bill expanding state auditor powers vetoed by Stein

July 6, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — An agency-filed bill expanding the powers of the North Carolina State Auditor was vetoed by Gov. Josh Stein. Under House Bill 549, the state auditor would be able to investigate beyond state and […]

Bill seeking cost-cutting in state agency rules vetoed by governor

June 29, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill requiring General Assembly approval for state agency rules costing more than $20 million in five years and mandating stricter voting thresholds for costly rules adopted by boards was vetoed Gov. Josh […]

2 state constitutional amendments may be on ballot in 2026

December 11, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly Senate has passed two amendments to the state constitution by a vote of 30-19 for each with no Democrats voting in favor of the measures. The House has […]

House overrides 3 more vetoes

August 8, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — House lawmakers overrode three more of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes last week. In early July, Cooper broke the 100 veto threshold on three bills: House Bills 155, 556 and 690. On the last day of […]

Shelley Willingham

Bill expanding state auditor powers vetoed by Stein

Bill seeking cost-cutting in state agency rules vetoed by governor

2 state constitutional amendments may be on ballot in 2026

House overrides 3 more vetoes

The tribe bought 240 acres along I-95 for $6.8 million in December 2025
Lumbee casino moves forward with constitutional amendment

The tribe bought 240 acres along I-95 for $6.8 million in December 2025