Mask ban and budget talks stall, DEI undone
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Eric and Lara Trump are speaking at the annual NCGOP convention, where North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is also speaking as Donald Trump looks for a vice presidential running mate. In the legislature, a war of words between Republican leaders on state budget talks and a proposal to undo the law allowing people to wear masks for health reasons. The UNC System BOG votes to repeal DEI policies. Gov. Roy Cooper issues a noteworthy veto as he heads out the door for a European business recruiting trip. And a new state constitutional amendment would say that only citizens can vote, which the constitution already says.
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