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Louisiana becomes second state in a week to enact a ban on private funding for election administration

Voters in Louisiana approved Amendment 1, a ban on the use of private funding for election administration, by 72.56% on Oct. 14, 2023. With Saturday’s vote, Louisiana became the second state to enact a ban on private funding for election administration in the last week. North Carolina lawmakers overrode Gov.…

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, October 13, 2023

Two of the three bills approved since our last edition are the result of veto overrides in North Carolina.

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Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoes two bills from Oct. 2-8

Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoed two bills from Oct. 2-8. The two bills are below:

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North Carolina Republicans enact election changes over Democratic governor's vetoes

One law approved by North Carolina Republicans eliminates the governor's power to appoint the State Board of Elections; the other ends a three-day grace period to receive and count absentee ballots.

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North Carolina's governor vetoes bill that would take away his control over election boards

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed Republican legislation that would take away his powers to choose State Board of Elections members and give them to legislative leaders

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #79

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

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Tropical Storm Ophelia forecast to make landfall early Saturday on North Carolina coast

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to make landfall on the North Carolina coast with the potential for damaging winds and dangerous surges of water

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North Carolina legislature gives final OK to election board changes, with governor's veto to follow

The North Carolina General Assembly has given final approval to Republican-backed legislation that would shift control of the State Board of Elections away from the governor and to lawmakers entering the 2024 election season

The Independent UK

Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law

Some adults in North Carolina could get Medicaid coverage within weeks because Gov. Roy Cooper says he'll let the state budget bill coming to his desk become law

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Tropical Storm Ophelia to strengthen ahead of North Carolina landfall

The storm is expected to hit North Carolina late Friday, forecasters said, posing flooding and other threats as far north as New Jersey into Sunday.

WEKU

North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024

Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are close to wresting supervision of elections from the governor and the governor’s party — almost always the Democrats for over a century

The Independent UK

Republican legislatures flex muscles to maintain power in two closely divided states

In North Carolina and Wisconsin, Republicans are trying to seize power over elections and redistricting

The Independent UK

In nation’s gubernatorial races, there are a lot of Capitol Hill connections - Roll Call

Among the next likely crop of governors, there are several with extensive connections to Capitol Hill and Congress.

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Voting in North Carolina faces some big changes with a Republican-backed bill

Major changes are likely coming to North Carolina's voting rules. A bill would eliminate a three-day grace period for counting mail ballots and expand access for partisan poll watchers.

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Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoes two bills from Aug. 21-27

Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoed two bills from Aug. 21-27. The two bills are below:

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The eight battleground elections for control of the Virginia Senate

Welcome to the Tuesday, August 29, Brew.

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North Carolina governor vetoes elections bill

On Aug. 24, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) vetoed S747, a bill making a number of changes to the state’s election laws.

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Police search for suspected shooter at University of North Carolina; students warned to stay inside

An apparent shooting has happened on the University of North Carolina's flagship campus

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North Carolina laws curtailing transgender rights prompt less backlash than 2016 'bathroom bill'

North Carolina was ground zero in the nationwide fight over transgender rights with the passage of its 2016 “bathroom bill.”

Reason

Americans Aren't Buying 'Bidenomics'

Plus: Idaho can't enforce ban on transgender girls playing on female sports teams, Minneapolis may mandate minimum wage for ride-share drivers, and more...

Salon

GOP in NC ban some gender-affirming care

The GOP supermajority, North Carolina activists say, is "hellbent on stripping all of us of our bodily autonomy"

The Independent UK

North Carolina formally bans transgender girls in school sports and all youth gender-affirming care

The veto-override makes North Carolina the 22nd state to enact laws banning gender-affirming medical care for trans minors

The Independent UK

North Carolina GOP seeks to override governor's veto of bill banning gender-affirming care for youth

Transgender rights are taking center stage in North Carolina as the GOP-controlled General Assembly plans votes Wednesday seeking to override the governor’s veto of legislation banning gender-affirming health care for minors

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VinFast and Black Spade Announce $27B Merger For August IPO

VinFast is planning to debut on the U.S. market this August, thanks to Black Spade Acquisition (BSAQ). If confirmed, VinFast will be a publicly-traded company.

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Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoes one bill from July 17-23

Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoed one bill from July 17-23. He vetoed H219, which would have made “various changes to the laws affecting charter schools,” including easing enrollment restrictions and allowing charter schools to utilize property tax to fund capital needs.

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