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Cooper Appoints Former Voting Rights Attorney to NC Supreme Court
Before she became a judge, Allison Riggs had been heavily involved for more than a decade in litigation to block Republican redistricting maps and laws requiring photo identification to cast ballots.
Cooper Vetoes Bill That’s an ‘All-Out Assault on the Right to Vote’
Voting rights groups, elections officials, and Cooper himself have warned that Senate Bill 747 would make legal voting harder and complicate the elections process.
Republicans Override Cooper’s Vetoes of Anti-LGBTQ Bills
The legislation prevents trans students from joining female sports teams, and prohibits gender-affirming care for minors.
Republican Bills Would Drop ‘Atomic Bomb’ on Public Schools, Gov. Cooper Says
The Republican-controlled General Assembly is set to pass legislation that further drains vital resources from an already underfunded public school system and diverts them to a private system teeming with money.
NC GOP Bans Abortion After 12 Weeks and Impose Other Restrictions by Overriding Gov. Cooper’s Veto
“North Carolinians now understand that Republicans are unified in their assault on women’s reproductive freedom and we are energized to fight back,” Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement.
‘Deception, Surprise and Trickery’: NC House Republicans Change Rules to Make it Easier to Bypass Gov. Cooper’s Veto Pen
Republicans pushed through temporary rules that omit a longstanding requirement that House leaders give at least two days’ notice before holding a vote to override the governor’s veto of a bill. The change, which likely will be debated when permanent rules surface, could allow Republicans to complete an override simply because one Democrat leaves to take a phone call.
Here’s Why Gov. Cooper Vetoed a GOP Immigration Crackdown
Republicans want local law enforcement to get involved in immigration, but advocates worried it would feed racial profiling.
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order Bolstering Abortion Access in North Carolina
But he warned that his ability to veto any anti-abortion laws pushed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly was at risk in the November elections.
Cooper’s Bout With COVID Offers Yet Another Reminder of How Effective Vaccines Are
Vaccines remain the best weapon against severe illness and are now available for children 6 months and older.
Read the Dire Warning Gov. Cooper and 16 Other Governors Wrote on Voting Rights
Republicans across the US have filed almost 400 bills seeking to limit voting rights since the 2020 election. Thom Tillis and Richard Burr have abetted them.
Despite Surging Delta Variant, Gov. Cooper to Allow Statewide School Mask Mandate to Expire
North Carolina state leaders will punt to local schools, but they’re recommending masks for K-8 students and unvaccinated high schoolers.
A Vaccine Lottery? Gov. Cooper Says He’s Looking Into It.
To boost vaccination rates, North Carolina’s governor is researching rewarding vaccinations with a game of chance.
Masks Can Come Off in Most Places in NC, Gov. Cooper Announces
Gov. Roy Cooper rolled back many of the pandemic restrictions, while calling on unvaccinated people to wear masks until they get their shots.
Five Things Gov. Cooper Wants to See NC Get Done This Year
Gov. Roy Cooper called on the state legislature to expand Medicaid, fund education and address racial injustices in his annual “State of the State” address.
With Vaccinations Going Up, Cooper Announces He’ll Relax COVID Restrictions in NC
With more people vaccinated, NC Gov. Roy Cooper is ready to lift restrictions that limited capacity at restaurants, bars and more.
Gov. Cooper: Opening Vaccine to All Adults Will Guard Against COVID-19 Resurgence
North Carolina reporting successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccine. But Cooper says some still need convincing to get their shot.
Teacher Raises, Expanded Medicaid, and School Funding on Gov. Cooper’s Budget Wish List
Gov. Roy Cooper hopes Republicans in the NC General Assembly will back his plans to expand health care coverage and more.
Great Work, NC: Cooper Is Lifting A Bunch of COVID-19 Restrictions
More people will be allowed in NC museums, sports venues, restaurants and more with Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions.
Cooper, GOP Reach Deal on North Carolina Schools Reopening
After a year of closures, the reopening deal will order NC schools to give classroom learning options for all of the state’s K-12 schools.
‘A Deadly Threat’: Cooper Extends Curfew as COVID Cases Spike
As NC rolls out the next phase of coronavirus vaccinations, Gov. Roy Cooper extended the state’s curfew and called for vigilance.
Cooper: More Vaccine Doses Coming to NC as Cases Spike
Coronavirus vaccines are coming, but Cooper and NC faith leaders make case for virtual worship services as holidays approach.
Marijuana and Body Cams: Here Are the Big Ideas in Cooper Task Force’s Criminal Justice Report
Cooper’s racial justice task force, created after George Floyd’s killing, wants more training, fairer drug laws, and police accountability.
Cooper Orders Curfew, Tells North Carolinians to Stay At Home
Amid alarming rise in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, NC Gov. Roy Cooper orders new restrictions, including a nightly curfew.
It’s Official. Trump, Cooper, Tillis Take North Carolina.
State officials approve certification of 2020 election results, although pending recounts and protests in five races remain.
With NC Setting Dangerous COVID Highs, Cooper Says Local Governments Must Act
NC officials tout new county alert system that pinpoints counties in need of local coronavirus restrictions.
‘Shaky Ground’: With COVID Numbers Rising, Cooper Urging Safety Over Thanksgiving
NC officials like Roy Cooper and Mandy Cohen are warning of a new peak in coronavirus cases in the state as Thanksgiving approaches.
With Coronavirus Numbers Stabilized, Cooper Orders NC Into Phase 3
Phase 3 coronavirus rules clear limited opening for bars and theaters, but Cooper says top priority for NC remains in-person schooling.
Back in Session: Gov. Cooper Gives Elementary Schools Option to Reopen
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that K-5 schools could reopen in October, but final decisions are left up to local school boards.
Gov. Cooper: NC Will Partially Ease Coronavirus Restrictions Friday
Citing stabilizing coronavirus numbers, Cooper easing some restrictions on gyms, museums, and playgrounds in NC.