Governor Stein
Coverage of Governor Stein in the Nexus archive.
- Stein vetoes NC voting bill that would reduce early voting days
Stein vetoed House Bill 958, a bill concerning NC voting days that sought to reduce early voting days. The action took place during a "Protect Our Vote" event at the Executive Mansion, where he was surrounded by lawmakers, advocates, faith leaders, and students.
- Stein, DHHS urge federal health officials to reverse course decision affecting most vulnerable people using Medicaid, Medicare
Stein and DHHS are urging federal health officials to reverse a CMS rule that conflicts with Congress' intent to protect healthcare for vulnerable populations, risking health care loss for North Carolinians using Medicaid and Medicare.
- NC legislators override Stein vetoes that eliminate DEI in education, require state's ICE cooperation
North Carolina legislators overrode Governor Stein's vetoes to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in education and mandate state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration officials. The law requires state agencies to comply with ICE and offers incentives to local agencies for adherence.
- Brookford police chief returns focus to cold case after acquittal in evidence charges
Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong has returned to work after a judge dismissed charges against him related to a 30-year-old cold case murder. Armstrong remains focused on solving the 1992 murder of 13-year-old Dee Dee Dawkins, despite previous allegations that he altered or destroyed evidence during the investigation.