NC Republicans Override Four Vetoes From Governor Stein, Majority Targeting DEI Programs
The measures expand state cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and ban DEI programs in schools and government, with penalties reaching $10,000.
- On Wednesday, North Carolina House Republicans successfully overrode four of Governor Josh Stein's vetoes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices and immigration enforcement after the absence of two swing-vote members.
- Republicans, previously one seat short of a veto-proof supermajority, capitalized on the absence of Unaffiliated Rep. Carla Cunningham and Democratic Rep. Shelly Willingham, who left the chamber before the override votes began.
- The enacted North Carolina Border Protection Act requires state law enforcement to cooperate with ICE on immigration enforcement, while new laws prohibit DEI initiatives in schools and state agencies, banning teaching of "divisive concepts."
- Governor Stein criticized the overrides, accusing Republican legislators of "stoking the culture wars that divide us rather than fulfilling their long-overdue responsibility of passing a budget." House Minority Leader Robert Reives argued lawmakers should prioritize economic progress.
- One vetoed bill regarding concealed carry permits remains on the House calendar. Observers expect these override battles to influence the upcoming election, as Democrats argue the focus on culture war issues neglects critical budgetary needs.
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3 veto overrides in one day by NC House
Two legislators step away, allowing NC House GOP to override vetoes of two DEI bills and an immigration bill despite Democratic opposition. 3 veto overrides in one day by NC House is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution t…
NC House overrides four more vetoes, including DEI and immigration bills
The North Carolina House of Representatives voted Wednesday to override four additional vetoes issued by Gov. Josh Stein, advancing legislation related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and immigration enforcement.
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Four vetoes fall to House Republicans' override; trio of new laws on books
(The Center Square) – Two bills related to diversity policy and a third on immigration became law in North Carolina on Wednesday through override of first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes.
NC House overrides Stein vetoes on immigration, DEI
The North Carolina House voted Wednesday to override Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes of four Republican-backed measures, clearing a backlog of long-stalled measures that had been on the House calendar for months. The votes hand GOP legislative leaders a major win over the Democratic governor. “By overriding four more of Gov. Stein’s vetoes today, we’re improving public safety and ending taxpayer-funded, divisive DEI policies for good,” House Speaker De…
NC Republicans override four vetoes from Governor Stein, majority targeting DEI programs
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In their session on Wednesday, NC House Republicans overrode four of five recent vetoes from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's office. Three of the bills focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, while the fourth overridden was the NC Border Protection Act. A fifth bill related to concealed carry in the [...]
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