The first veto of the president’s second term killed legislation that would have brought clean water to some of the most conservative parts of the state. Residents wonder why.

North Carolina could have 14 new laws advancing the agenda of state Republicans if they are successful in overriding vetoes from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. The General Assembly returns to Raleigh at ...

Governor Josh Stein applies his veto stamp to a bill on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (Screenshot from Governor’s Office X video.) Governor Josh Stein vetoed three bills Wednesday afternoon, including an ...

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan vetoed legislation requiring nonprofits receiving city grants to check immigration status and deny services to undocumented individuals. Deegan cited duplication of ...

Click said there’s “no doubt” the House could override DeWine on the library provision he championed. But he was less certain about other potential override targets, like ending continuous Medicaid ...

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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring 12-month hormone therapy coverage for transgender patients, citing health care costs. The veto comes as Newsom positions himself as more centrist on trans ...