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North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper affixes his veto stamp to a bill banning nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy at a public rally Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. The veto launches a major test for leaders of the GOP-controlled General Assembly to attempt to override Cooper’s veto after they recently gained veto-proof majorities in both chambers. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

North Carolina governor says GOP teacher pay, voucher plans a public education ‘disaster’

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

An anti-abortion supporter from Moore County holds a sign next to a 3-month-old baby as they wait to enter the Senate gallery, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C., as state legislators debate on whether to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would change the state's ban on nearly all abortions from those after 20 weeks of pregnancy to those after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Both the Senate and House had to complete successful override votes for the measure to be enacted into law. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper: New abortion law is compromise between ‘right-wing and the radical right-wing’

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Protesters on both sides of the issue hold signs, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C., as they wait to enter the Senate gallery as North Carolina legislators debate on whether to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would change the state's ban on nearly all abortions from those after 20 weeks of pregnancy to those after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Both the Senate and House had to complete successful override votes for the measure to be enacted into law. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina 12-week abortion bill becomes law after Republicans override veto

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic CEO Jenny Black speak with doctors at a forum about new abortion restrictions, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

North Carolina governor makes last-minute plea to block new abortion limits

By Hannah Schoenbaum - Associated Press

State Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, speaks on the House floor as North Carolina lawmakers gather for a special session on March 23, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. Speculation is brewing in North Carolina that Cotham may change her party affiliation. Republicans have scheduled a news conference Wednesday, April 5, 2023, with Cotham, of Mecklenburg County. If Cotham does switch parties, the move would give the GOP complete veto-proof control of the General Assembly and hand Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper a major political setback. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

North Carolina Democrat signals party switch with major impact

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

A family walks by an LGBTQ pride mural in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, just a few blocks away from the Legislative Building, on Nov. 16, 2022. Statehouse victories for Republicans this month are resonating for transgender people as they mark Transgender Day of Remembrance Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

Anti-transgender legislation resonates on Day of Remembrance

By Hannah Schoenbaum - Associated Press

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signs an executive order designed to protect abortion rights in the state at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh, N.C., on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. The order in part prevents the extradition of a woman who receives an abortion in North Carolina but who may live in another state where the procedure is barred. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson).

N.C. governor signs executive order protecting abortion access

By Hannah Schoenbaum - Associated Press

In this file photo, President Joe Biden talks with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and EPA Administrator Michael Regan, after arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, June 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Cooper vetoes bill that would have stopped federal unemployment benefits

By Gary D. Robertson - Associated Press

Sen. Phil Berger, right, fist bumps North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper after Cooper delivered his State of the State address before a joint session of the North Carolina House and Senate, Monday, April 26, 2021, in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

NC budget dance slowed as GOP leaders differ on bottom line

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is greeted by Senator Dan Blue as he enters the House chamber to deliver his State of the State address before a joint session of the North Carolina House and Senate on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

Cooper address focuses on COVID, finding agreement with GOP

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Cooper and Cohen tour Kill Devil Hills vaccine clinic

By Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy and The Coastland Times - Associated Press

NC emergency response director Mike Sprayberry to retire

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Cooper nominates NC education board leaders to stay on panel

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Fairness watchword at NC transgender sports ban hearing

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, center, and lawmakers gather Wednesday, March 10, 2021, for a news conference to announce that leaders of the Republican-led state legislature and the governor have reached an agreement to reopen the state's K-12 public schools to full-time daily instruction in Raleigh. (Juli Leonard/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

Summer school, reading improvement bills pass NC legislature

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Cashwell named by Cooper as NC administration secretary

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NC House votes for guardrails on governor’s emergency powers

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Gov. Roy Cooper, left, asks a patient how her vaccine went at CaroMont Health in Gastonia, N.C., on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Khadejeh Nikouyeh/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

In Gastonia, Cooper tells vaccine recipients to spread word

By HANNAH SMOOT and The Charlotte Observer - Associated Press

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks during a press briefing on the COVID-19 virus and vaccination efforts on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

Cooper seeks big debt package, pay hikes, Medicaid expansion

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Dan Drake, right, president of Vidant Medical Center, leads North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, left, and a group of other leaders on a tour of the Vidant/Pitt County large-scale COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Greenville Convention Center, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Greenville, N.C. (Deborah Griffin/The Daily Reflector via AP)

Cooper eases North Carolina gathering, occupancy limits

By BRYAN ANDERSON - Associated Press