Legisladores de Carolina del Norte promulgaron el martes una ley republicana anulando el veto del gobernador demócrata Josh Stein a HB 318, un proyecto de ley de aplicación migratoria que...
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After the North Carolina General Assembly rushed through a slew of bills ahead of their summer recess, Democratic Governor Josh Stein vetoed 14 of the bills that were sent to his desk, calling some of them “dangerous” or “mean-spirited”. Here’s a look at the bills Gov. Stein has vetoed so far in his first seven months in office.
The EPA has submitted a proposal to scrap a years-old finding that greenhouse gas emissions threaten the environment and public health. Former officials say such a move would gut the agency’s own power to curb greenhouse gas emissions, which have been widely found to cause global warming.
Cooper, who concluded his governorship at the end of 2024, left office with a legacy of expanding health care access, investing in education, and driving job growth across North Carolina. In his farewell address, Cooper highlighted the progress the state made under his leadership—calling it a place where people are “better educated, healthier, and have more money in their pockets.”
Legisladores de Carolina del Norte promulgaron el martes una ley republicana anulando el veto del gobernador demócrata Josh Stein a HB 318, un proyecto de ley de aplicación migratoria que exige mayor cooperación entre las fuerzas del orden locales y las autoridades federales de inmigración.
Former Governor Roy Cooper, who has recently announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat, has a long record of serving the state with a career in public service spanning nearly four decades.
“National reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Education has backed down and is releasing all frozen funds — $6.8 billion nationwide, including $165 million for North Carolina — after we filed suit last week. This should end weeks of uncertainty — our schools can now plan, hire, and prepare for a strong year ahead. My absolute best wishes to our state’s 1.5 million students who are ready to make this their best year yet,” said North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green, in a statement.
As in Congress, the push for Medicaid work requirements in NC is seen as a way for Republican leaders to consolidate support within their party—even if it risks cutting off coverage for thousands of residents.
North Carolina already faces hunger at alarming levels, particularly in rural and low-income communities. The proposed cuts would mean fewer meals on the table, higher pressure on food banks, and devastating trade-offs for working families. Many food banks are already dipping into reserve funds and calling on private donors just to meet current demand—and they know worse is coming.
It’s not yet clear how the executive order will be carried out. However, the results will likely have a direct impact on the 12 PBS television stations and nine NPR stations in North Carolina. Those include Durham’s WUNC and Charlotte’s WFAE.
Los republicanos buscan extender los recortes fiscales de 2017 de Trump y aplicar temporalmente sus promesas de campaña de no gravar las propinas ni el pago por horas extra. Quieren compensar parcialmente el costo de aproximadamente 3.8 billones de dólares de esas medidas fiscales — como los planes para aumentar el gasto militar y en control migratorio— mediante recortes a Medicaid, los cupones de alimentos y subsidios para energías limpias.
“We are in the middle of the worst hunger crisis North Carolina has seen in nearly 20 years,” Jason Kanawati Stephany, Vice President of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, told ABC 11. “Not only are we going to see a worsening of hunger in our community immediately, we’re going to see long-term economic devastation, I don’t think anybody has planned for.”
“North Carolina families are struggling to find quality child care while centers are closing their doors, making it harder for children to get the education they need and for parents to go to work without worry,” stated Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt. “This Task Force has brought together industry leaders and community partners to find real solutions. While our work will continue, I believe this report lays out a path forward to make child care more accessible and affordable.”
Political observers say both parties are recalibrating. Davidson College professor Susan Roberts called Cooper a “real powerhouse” who could bring credibility and experience to the race. Duke University’s Mac McCorkle noted that Lara Trump’s name recognition could clear the Republican field. “It’s Lara Trump’s to refuse,” he said.
Democrats have repeatedly accused Republicans of being so beholden to Trump that they embraced a bill that would harm their own constituents, with cuts to programs that the president had vowed to protect.