‘Donald Trump is really good at reading the room full of conspiracy theorists but he’s not good at reading the room full of Americans who need health care.’
The auditor’s office scrutinizes state and local government spending, evaluates the efficiency of state programs and takes on special projects initiated by the General Assembly.
For several years, Republicans have pushed unsuccessfully to alter the composition of the board: They’ve been thwarted both by court rulings and a constitutional amendment that voters rejected in 2018.
‘As you get sicker, the bills pile up.’
Health care has generally been a better issue for Democrats than Republicans, who have largely abandoned efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act in recent years.
The state constitution directs Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to appoint someone to fill the remainder of her four-year term through the end of 2024.
The ruling continues years of legal fighting between the Governor and GOP legislative leaders over the balance of power in the two branches of government.
The state House and Senate maps put Republicans in a decent position to retain complete control of both chambers through the rest of the decade.
Court rulings diminish legal options for Democrats and their allies opposed to the new maps to challenge the lines in court.
The state constitution exempts redistricting legislation approved by the General Assembly from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto.
