North Carolina bans abortion at 12 weeks, overriding Democratic governor’s veto Move expected to deal fresh blow to one of last bastions of abortion access in the south The Guardian - US · May 16, 2023
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North Carolina's governor vetoed a 12-week abortion ban, setting up an override fight The veto by Gov. Roy Cooper launches a major test for leaders of the GOP-controlled General Assembly to attempt an override vote after they recently gained veto-proof majorities in both chambers. WEKU · May 14, 2023
North Carolina governor vetoes abortion bill banning termination after 12 weeks North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper stamped his veto on the bill which would ban abortions after just 12 weeks in the state at a rally on Saturday, May 13. Current legislation allows abortions until 20 weeks of pregnancy Daily Mirror · May 13, 2023
North Carolina governor vetoes 12-week abortion ban, launching Republican override showdown North Carolina’s Democratic governor has vetoed legislation that would have banned nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
North Carolina governor vetoes abortion limits, launches override showdown North Carolina’s Democratic governor has vetoed legislation that would have banned nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Governor Roy Cooper (D) issues one executive order from May 1-7 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) issued one executive order from May 1-7. As of May 7, Cooper has issued six executive orders in 2023 — eight fewer than he did at this point a year ago. The order is: Ballotpedia · May 12, 2023
Pressure builds as North Carolina set to override abortion ban veto Governor Roy Cooper has vowed to reject the bill, but the state legislature has a veto-proof Republican majority to overrule him The Guardian - US · May 10, 2023
Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate’s history of mocking school shooting survivors revealed Mr Robinson called survivors of the Parkland shooting “spoiled little bastards” The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Fears grow in North Carolina as ultra-extreme Republican eyes governor’s mansion If Mark Robinson wins gubernatorial race in 2024 there would be no one to hold back a wave of rightwing bills in the state The Guardian - US · May 5, 2023
N. Carolina legislature approves abortion rules; veto ahead The Republican-controlled North Carolina legislature has approved a ban on nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in response to last year’s overturning of Roe v. Wade at the U.S. Supreme Court The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
New North Carolina abortion limits on legislative fast track North Carolina lawmakers have started debating a package of abortion restrictions that would tighten the state’s ban on the procedure from after 20 weeks to 12 weeks The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
North Carolina Republicans reach agreement on 12-week abortion ban Republican lawmakers in North Carolina said on Tuesday they had reached agreement on a plan to limit most abortions to the first trimester of pregnancy, a sharp drop from the state's current limit of 20 weeks gestation. Reuters · May 3, 2023
North Carolina Republicans announce abortion bill agreement North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say there’s agreement within their chambers on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after roughly the first trimester of pregnancy The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023 Conservative Robinson joins race for N. Carolina governor North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 North Carolina GOP closes in on transgender athlete ban A prohibition on transgender girls playing on female sports teams in North Carolina schools has cleared a second legislative chamber
Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023 From abortion to school choice, areas to watch now that NC GOP has regained supermajority RALEIGH, N.C. — For the first time in more than four years, North Carolina Republicans last month overrode a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023 Civil rights group files federal lawsuit against North Carolina’s new anti-rioting law RALEIGH, N.C. — A civil rights group filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging the North Carolina law passed this year that imposes stricter penalties for rioting.
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023 ACLU sues North Carolina over harsher riot punishments A prominent civil rights group has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new North Carolina law that will increase punishments for violent protests
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 6, 2023 NC Democrats call for Rep. Cotham’s resignation as she switches to GOP WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Robert Reives and several Democrat-led organizations called Tuesday for the resignation of Democratic Rep. Tricia Cotham, the day before she switched her party affiliation.
Salon · Apr 6, 2023 NC Dem leaves party — giving GOP control Tricia Cotham accused of "bait-and-switch" after constituents "overwhelmingly for a Democrat to represent them"
Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023 Switching parties, Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to North Carolina House GOP caucus RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic State Rep. Tricia Cotham joined House and Senate GOP leaders at the North Carolina GOP headquarters Wednesday morning to announce that she is switching parties to become a member of the House Republican caucus.
WEKU · Apr 5, 2023 A N.C. lawmaker has switched parties, creating a path to stricter abortion laws North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham announced she was switching affiliation on Wednesday — a move that gives the Republicans a veto-proof majority in the state.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 Switching parties, Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to NC House GOP caucus RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic State Rep. Tricia Cotham joined House and Senate GOP leaders at the North Carolina GOP headquarters Wednesday morning to announce that she is switching parties to become a member of the House Republican caucus.
Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023 NC Senate moves quickly to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of pistol permit repeal RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate voted Tuesday along party lines to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of gun rights legislation that includes a repeal of the state’s permit requirement for buying handguns.