North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them ‘mean-spirited’

NC GOP legislators seek to override Gov. Stein's vetoes. Swing Democrats have final word.

Several NC bills that Gov. Stein vetoed had the votes of one or more Democrats. How they vote during override attempts will determine result. NC GOP legislators seek to override Gov. Stein’s vetoes. Swing Democrats have final word. 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 millio…

Gov. Stein launches annual school supply drive

Recently, Gov. Josh Stein joined educators, advocates and State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members to kick off the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive.

Northwestern newspaper uses DEI leaders, transgender guide to edit opinion pieces

Adopting DEI means a news outlet will be ‘suspected of being leveraged by that point of view,’ DePauw professor says Northwestern University’s student newspaper recently published a new opinion policy and editorial guidelines that include the use of a transgender journalism stylebook and the elevation of student “Diversity & Inclusion Chairs” to editor roles. The Daily Northwestern’s opinion… Source

DEI 'Expert' Shredded to Pieces After He Can't Answer GOP's Simple Yes or No Question

Rep. Brandon Gill, a Republican from Texas, took self-proclaimed diversity expert Dr. Shaun Harper to task during a House Oversight Committee hearing late last month about the efficacy of diversity, […] The post Watch: DEI 'Expert' Shredded to Pieces After He Can't Answer GOP's Simple Yes or No Question appeared first on The Western Journal.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes anti-trans, anti-DEI bills

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three bills that targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and one that had anti-transgender provisions and would have let parents opt their children out of instruction on certain subjects.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.Stein, a Democrat, vetoed the bills Thursday, the Associated Press reports.Senate Bill 227 would have eliminated…

Senate Bill signed into law by Gov. Stein establishes moratorium on Class C driver licenses

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCT) -- Senate Bill 391 has been signed into law by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein. This bill establishes a moratorium on the expiration of Class C driver licenses in the state. The Class C licenses expiring on or after July 1, 2025 will remain valid for driving purposes within the state for up to two years beyond the printed expiration date. The moratorium is in effect through Dec. 31, 2027 and only applies to Class C li…