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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Conservative Bills and Abortion Bans: North Carolina's Latest Political Moves.

North Carolina lawmakers passed dozens of bills, including a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, as Republicans hold a veto-proof majority in both chambers of the state legislature. The GOP is pushing an ambitious agenda, including expanding school choice and implementing other conservative reforms to education. The state's newly minted Republican, Tricia Cotham, may prove critical in potentially overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's expected veto. The flurry of votes came after the newly GOP-controlled North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a photo voter identification law and overturned a previous ruling against gerrymandered voting maps.

via Fox News|

#abortion #education #gop

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"NC GOP's Supermajority Pushes Ambitious Agenda and Parent's Bill of Rights into Law"

Republicans in North Carolina are pushing forward an ambitious legislative agenda with a veto-proof supermajority in the state House after a Democratic lawmaker changed parties. Tricia Cotham's decision to join the GOP gives Republicans a clear path to push a wide range of legislation without necessarily needing to compromise with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The legislative agenda includes transgender rights, election law, abortion, the role of critical race theory in schools, and redrawing congressional districts. However, Cotham may not be a sure yes vote when it comes to some GOP legislation, according to experts and lawmakers who note she doesn't fall neatly into any one political box.

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#gop #legislative-agenda #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

North Carolina GOP files bills to restrict transgender rights.

North Carolina Republicans, emboldened by their new veto-proof legislative majorities, have introduced several bills focusing on transgender issues, including banning gender dysphoric minors from receiving puberty blockers or sex-reassignment surgeries, making transgender athletes play on sports teams associated with their sex, and prohibiting males from competing in girls’ sports. These bills were previously vetoed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, but with state Rep. Tricia Cotham's switch from the Democratic Party to the GOP ranks, Republicans now have a veto-proof majority in the state House, complementing the GOP supermajority in the state Senate. Transgender rights advocates called the legislation a direct attack on the rights of LGBTQ youth.

via Fox News|

#gop #lgbtq-youth #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

NC State Rep Tricia Cotham Switches Parties, Boosting GOP Majority.

Democratic state representative Tricia Cotham's switch to the Republican Party has given Republicans veto-proof majorities in both chambers of North Carolina's legislature, allowing them to bypass Democratic Governor Roy Cooper. Cotham cited bullying by fellow Democrats and disagreements on issues like school choice as reasons for her switch. Her decision has angered Democrats and surprised colleagues, who accused her of deceiving her constituents. Republicans have indicated a desire to seek new restrictions on abortion and tighten the state’s voting laws, among other issues.

via The New York Times|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

NC Democrat Tricia Cotham to Join GOP, Impacting Supermajority

Speculation is rising that a Democrat in the North Carolina legislature is about to switch parties, giving Republicans a complete veto-proof majority in the General Assembly. This could affect legislation on immigration, abortion, and voting. If the Democrat does switch parties, it would be a major political setback for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and allies in their attempts to block conservative initiatives during the governor’s final two years in office.

via The Associated Press|

#democrat #north-carolina #party-switch

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

NC Democrat Tricia Cotham to Join GOP, Sparking Controversy

North Carolina State Representative Tricia Cotham is expected to switch parties from Democrat to Republican, giving the GOP a veto-proof majority in the state legislature. Cotham's move could have significant political implications for North Carolina, a swing state where Republicans are currently one seat short of a supermajority in the legislature. The switch could give Republicans a clear path to push a wide range of legislation without necessarily needing to compromise with Democratic Governor Roy Cooper.

via Fox News|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

NC Democratic Rep. Tricia Cotham to Switch Parties, Giving GOP Unfettered Power

North Carolina Democratic lawmaker Tricia Cotham is expected to switch parties, granting Republicans a veto-proof majority in the middle of the legislative session and a clear runway to enact their agenda despite opposition from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Republicans have held majorities in both the state House and the Senate for more than a decade, but in recent years, the threat of Cooper's veto has kept the party's power in check.

via Axios|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics