US EditionGov. Josh Stein Vetoes Charter School, State Auditor, and Electric Utility Bills
NORTH CAROLINA, JUL 2 – Governor Stein vetoed bills that would raise electricity rates, expand auditor powers, and reduce charter school oversight, citing risks to consumer costs, privacy, and environmental protections.
- On July 2, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed three bills involving energy policy, state auditor powers, and charter school oversight.
- Stein vetoed these bills because he argued they would increase costs, weaken constitutional checks and balances, harm privacy, and undermine public education oversight.
- The energy bill, Senate Bill 266, passed with veto-proof legislative support but Stein predicted it would raise costs by $28 billion over 25 years, while supporters estimated $12 billion in savings.
- Stein criticized House Bill 549 for giving the auditor excessive access to confidential information and described Senate Bill 254 as a violation of constitutional authority over education leaders and a risk to accountability in charter schools.
- The vetoes triggered political conflict between the GOP legislature and Democratic governor, with Republican leaders promising to override at least the energy bill veto.
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The Center SquareEnergy legislation, proposals for auditor and charter schools vetoed
(The Center Square) – Energy legislation believed to save between $12 billion and $15 billion, proposed powers of the state auditor and changes for charter schools were all vetoed by first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday.
Gov. Josh Stein vetoes charter school, state auditor, and electric utility bills
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's office said three of the 10 bills on his desk were vetoed Wednesday. One of the bills vetoed was Senate Bill 254, which amends charter school laws to give the Charter School Review Board more power. Changes in the bill include giving the Charter School Review Board the ability to approve rules and policies at charter schools instead of only being able to provide recommendations to the North…
Stein vetoes bills on Duke Energy, charter schools, empowering state auditor
The vetoes set up yet more political battles between the Republican-led state legislature and the Democratic governor, who has also vetoed other bills to amp up immigration enforcement and repeal the state's concealed carry rules.
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