NC Republicans Advance Controversial Power Consolidation Measures

While North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is in Washington, D.C. seeking hurricane recovery funding, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, acting as governor, is considering signing a controversial bill that would shift power away from incoming Democratic officials and includes recovery measures for Hurricane Helene. Although Robinson has stated he doesn't plan to sign the bill, which Cooper has criticized as a "power grab," his potential action could lead to a legal dispute over the extent of his authority as acting governor. The bill faces opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, and Cooper is expected to veto it if passed.