Stein and Cooper go to court to challenge GOP shift of elections power to NC auditor
Stein and Cooper argue that Republicans’ changes violate the separation of powers established in the North Carolina Constitution.
Cooper, Stein sue GOP state lawmakers for a second time over new 'power grab' law
North Carolina law gives the governor control over elections. Republican state legislators have been trying unsuccessfully to change that ever since Roy Cooper became governor and are pursing a new strategy following Josh Stein's 2024 victory.
Latest challenge to North Carolina's power-shifting law focuses on state elections board control
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-elect Josh Stein have filed another lawsuit against a GOP-inspired law that strips away powers from several incoming Democratic state leaders
Democrats fight North Carolina GOP power shift as lawsuit targets election boards
Outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) and Gov.-elect Josh Stein (D-NC) filed an expanded lawsuit Monday to challenge a sweeping Republican-backed law that strips significant powers from the state’s incoming Democratic officeholders.
Cooper, Stein sue GOP legislative leaders over State Board of Elections appointment changes
New law strips the governor’s power to appointment members to the State Board of Elections and gives them to the state auditor, a position held by Republican Dave Boliek.
Josh Stein will inherit North Carolina's buzzing economy. Can he keep it growing?
For North Carolina Gov.-elect Josh Stein, growing the state's already-buzzing economy won't be as straightforward as it seems ...
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AG Stein honors four Eastern Carolinians with Dogwood Awards
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Four Eastern Carolinians were honored with a prestigious award by Attorney General Josh Stein on ...
NC Gov.-elect Josh Stein announces Cabinet picks. They include some familiar faces
Two of Stein’s appointees would become the first Latino and Indian-American Cabinet secretaries in North Carolina’s history.
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Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor
Robinson’s campaign was dogged by revelations about his inflammatory posts online, including one in which he wrote that he was a “Black NAZI.” Josh Stein, North Carolina’s Democratic ...
Josh Stein has built his Cabinet. Here’s who will lead NC government in his administration
North Carolina Governor-elect Josh Stein has begun building out his cabinet, announcing seven appointees as he prepares to ...
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NC Gov.-elect Josh Stein names new Cabinet members, including some firsts
Stein is keeping multiple members of current Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet, but some will be moving to different agencies. He's ...
Governor Cooper, Josh Stein sue Republican legislative leaders over changes to State Board of Elections in new bill
Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect John Stein sued Republican legislative leaders on Monday over recent changes to the ...
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NC’s next governor: What to know about Josh Stein’s inauguration in January
I’m Dawn Vaughan, The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief. When Josh Stein takes office in January, he will have ...
Cooper, Stein filed 2nd lawsuit tied to SB382, argue transfer of Board of Elections appointment against NC Constitution
Monday’s filing specifically targets the transfer of power of State Board of Elections appointments from the governor to the ...
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NC governor-elect Josh Stein announces several cabinet position nominees
Gabe Esparza, who Stein nominated to lead the Department of Administration would be the first Latino cabinet member in North ...