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Governor Stein signs Parents Protection Act, vetoes other bills he decries as "mean-spirited"
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed eight bills into law on Thursday — including a Republican-backed bill limiting state child ...
Gender, diversity policies fall to gubernatorial veto
Efforts to overturn all or some of the vetoes will come, said leaders of the Republican majority General Assembly.
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NC Governor vetoes Republican DEI, gender-identity bills
Although the regular 2025 session ended June 26, the two chambers have not agreed on when special sessions could be called.
Stein vetoes bills on gender issues and DEI, calling them ‘mean-spirited’
Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 227, House Bill 171 all deal with efforts to crack down on pro-diversity efforts in public ...
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North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed on Thursday three anti-DEI bills and another measure that in part would ...
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Gov. Josh Stein vetoes ‘mean-spirited’ DEI bans for schools and agencies
The Democratic governor said the legislature “wants to distract us by stoking culture wars that further divide us.” ...
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Q&A: N.C. House Democratic leader assesses the legislative session
The top Democrat in the state House, Rep. Robert Reives, says he's frustrated with GOP lawmakers' inability to pass a budget ...
Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene's devastation
An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene has reopened to the public. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other officials attended ...
Gender policy legislation heads to governor
Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors passed 65-43 in the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening and 29-16 in the Senate on Tuesday evening.