North Carolina GOP Curtails Governor's Powers Amid Political Tensions
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North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature has overridden Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto to pass a law reducing the powers of incoming Democratic officials, including the governor-elect and attorney general. The law shifts the power to appoint State Board of Elections members from the governor to the state auditor, likely giving Republicans control over election boards. The legislation, criticized for including disaster relief funds to gain support, is expected to face legal challenges, similar to previous efforts to limit gubernatorial powers.
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