Gov. Josh Stein Vetoes Charter School, State Auditor, and Electric Utility Bills
- On Wednesday, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed three bills—energy, auditor, and charter school legislation—projected to save $12–15 billion, exercising his veto power as a first-term governor.
- Stein vetoed bills citing analysis projecting up to $28 billion in higher costs over 25 years and concerns over increased fuel expenses and weakened oversight of charter schools and the auditor.
- Governor Stein vetoed bills projecting up to $15 billion in savings, citing concerns from critics who called the veto a critical win for energy and accountability advocates.
- Governor Stein's vetoes sparked immediate backlash from Republicans, who predict override votes to challenge the Democratic governor's actions.
- North Carolina legislative leaders predict veto overrides next week, with votes expected on the energy bill, amid ongoing partisan battles over costs and oversight.
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Energy legislation, proposals for auditor and charter schools vetoed
(The Center Square) – Energy legislation believed to save between $12 billion and $15 billion, proposed powers of the state auditor and changes for charter schools were all vetoed by first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday.
Gov. Josh Stein vetoes charter school, state auditor, and electric utility bills
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's office said three of the 10 bills on his desk were vetoed Wednesday. One of the bills vetoed was Senate Bill 254, which amends charter school laws to give the Charter School Review Board more power. Changes in the bill include giving the Charter School Review Board the ability to approve rules and policies at charter schools instead of only being able to provide recommendations to the North…
Stein vetoes bills on Duke Energy, charter schools, empowering state auditor
The vetoes set up yet more political battles between the Republican-led state legislature and the Democratic governor, who has also vetoed other bills to amp up immigration enforcement and repeal the state's concealed carry rules.
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