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North Carolina House Passes Bill Tying Hurricane Helene Relief to GOP Power Consolidation Efforts, May Be Signed by Mark Robinson

Nov 20, 2024, 07:10 PM

The North Carolina House has passed a bill that ties relief measures for Hurricane Helene to significant changes aimed at consolidating power among Republican lawmakers. This legislative move comes as Republicans seek to strengthen their influence before potentially losing their supermajority in the state legislature. Key provisions of the proposed changes include stripping powers from the governor and the attorney general, as well as altering the management of elections and judicial appointments. North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, may have the opportunity to sign this bill into law as acting governor, further intensifying concerns about the implications for democratic governance in the state.