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North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor’s powers

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the incoming Democratic governor’s powers

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor’s veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and…

Republican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections board

Republican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections board

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s elections board dismissed formal protests Wednesday by several Republican candidates who trailed narrowly in their races last month and had questioned well over…

Another recount won’t be ordered in a North Carolina court race, but protests are ahead

Another recount won’t be ordered in a North Carolina court race, but protests are ahead

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina election officials won’t order another recount in a close state Supreme Court race after a partial hand recount failed to suggest the trailing Republican candidate…

Vance tells North Carolina residents rebuilding after the hurricane that they haven’t been forgotten

Vance tells North Carolina residents rebuilding after the hurricane that they haven’t been forgotten

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and GARY ROBERTSON Associated Press FAIRVIEW, N.C. (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene that they haven’t been forgotten as he surveyed storm…

After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal

After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Enrollment in North Carolina’s new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has nearly reached the state’s goal of 600,000 in half of the time initially projected, Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday…

North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor

North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials, and also placing…