House Bill 171
Coverage of House Bill 171 in the Nexus archive.
- Charlotte mayor says he wants to protect 'opportunities' amid state DEI limits
Charlotte's new mayor, Robert Harrington, states the city must comply with state laws limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies while continuing to prioritize opportunities for citizens and small businesses. State Republicans are overriding vetoes on bills that prohibit DEI in public education and state/local governments, potentially impacting Charlotte's Business INClusion (CBI) Program.
- NC House Republicans override Gov. Stein’s vetoes on anti-DEI and pro-ICE bills
North Carolina House Republicans overrode Governor Josh Stein’s vetoes on four bills targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in education and state agencies and mandating cooperation with ICE. The overrides occurred on party-line votes, with two Democratic representatives absent, reducing the required threshold for passage. Three of the bills became law, while a fourth awaits Senate action.