Stein appeals judges’ ruling on Utilities Commission appointment

Stein appeals judges’ ruling on Utilities Commission appointment

Gov. Josh Stein is appealing a court ruling upholding the General Assembly’s decision to take away one of his appointments to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Stein’s lawyers filed the notice of appeal Wednesday. A three-judge panel issued a June 24 order rejecting Stein’s challenge to the Utilities Commission appointment shift and changes to voting rules for the state Building Code Council. At the same time, the panel ruled in Stein’s f…