Republicans Override 8 Stein Vetoes

State Senate and House Republicans spent most of Tuesday overriding eight of 14 vetoes issued by Gov. Josh Stein, enacting the bills into law. There’s no immediate deadline for overriding the remaining vetoes.

Two bills that will become law enforce efforts to counter illegal immigration: the Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act (HB 318) and the North Carolina Border Protection Act (SB 153).

Other overridden vetoes create laws that expand the Charter Schools Review Board’s power (SB 254) and allow private school leaders to authorize teachers, parents, or volunteers to carry guns on campus for security purposes (HB 193). The Freedom to Carry NC Act (SB 50), allowing permitless concealed carry for adults 18 and up, also passed the Senate and is now law.

Also set to become law are the Power Bill Reduction Act (SB 266), the Personal Privacy Protection Act (SB 416), and the Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors Act (HB 805).

Republicans hold a supermajority in the Senate but are one seat shy of a supermajority in the House. Keep up with future legislative activity via the General Assembly dashboard.

Trump Admin Investigates Duke Law Journal

The Trump administration launched an investigation Monday into allegations that Duke University School of Law’s journal discriminated “on the basis of race, color, and/or national origin” when selecting editors for its publication.

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights initiated the probe following a June 30 Washington Free Beacon report that the Duke Law Journal sent a secret memo to minority applicants offering extra points for highlighting race and gender in personal statements.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sent a joint letter to Duke’s leadership requesting the creation of a “Merit and Civil Rights Committee” to work toward a quick and mutual resolution of the alleged violations.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Duke had not commented on the investigation.

NC Ranks 4th in Wage Theft

A study by Shirazi Law Firm based on U.S. Department of Labor data found that North Carolina is the fourth worst state for wage theft, with 84,621 total violations reported, or 766.08 per 100,000 residents.

According to the Department of Labor, $10.8 million in agreed back wages have been paid to 10,284 North Carolina workers.

The three states with higher wage theft per 100,000 residents are Indiana with 6,536.93, Tennessee at 3,407.57, and Ohio at 919.33.

North Dakota ranks lowest with just 34.52 per 100,000 residents.

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➤ Statewide: The Justice for All Party seeks to amend its federal lawsuit against North Carolina’s new third-party election rules, arguing they unconstitutionally restrict political speech and ballot access. (More)

➤ Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol is reporting a 75% hatching success rate this season, with around 300 hatchlings successfully making their way to the water. (More)

➤ Lake Lure lowered its water levels by 30 feet to continue hurricane recovery efforts, revealing treasures such as a Model T from 100 years ago, a toolbox filled with tools, and a car crushed to the size of a beach ball. (More)

➤ Charlotte Latin School is defending the 2021 expulsion of two students, citing contract terms that allow termination of noncollaborative parent relationships. The case has reached the North Carolina Supreme Court, with Republican legislators backing the parents. (More)

➤ Dare County is urging residents to demand better internet and phone service from providers, and seeks a redundant fiber line to fix frequent Hatteras Island outages impacting 911 and local businesses. (More)

➤ Roanoke Rapids: Food Lion has issued a recall of four varieties of ground beef with a sell-by date of July 29, prepared Saturday at its Julian R. Allsbrook Highway store, due to possible contamination with foreign material. (See Details)

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➤ Lake Norman Little League will represent North Carolina in the Little League Southeast Regional this week. The team’s first game is tomorrow against West Virginia. (More)

➤ The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced that Wake Forest football will play Notre Dame at Bank of America Stadium in the 2027 Duke’s Mayo Classic. (More)

➤ The Charlotte Knights hosted a special ADA Night at the ballpark on Tuesday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA

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➤ Homeowners and businesses in Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, Person, and Wake counties impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal can now apply for low-interest disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration. (More)

➤ Eleven coastal counties will launch the North Carolina Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition at an Aug. 5 meeting in Morehead City. The initiative aims to advocate against restrictive legislation for shrimp trawling. (More)

➤ Gov. Josh Stein will present the North Carolina Awards on Nov. 13 at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville as part of an initiative to drive more business to Western North Carolina. Net ticket proceeds will go toward helping communities recovering from Hurricane Helene. (More)

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➤ A 530-acre estate near Pinehurst with three homes—including a 9,700-square-foot main residence—has 11 bedrooms, a resort-style pool, and an NFL-grade gym, and is listed for $23.9 million. This would surpass the state record of nearly $16 million if sold at the asking price. (See Photo)

➤ Charlotte-based Krispy Kreme launched its Passport to Italy collection Tuesday, featuring Cannoli-Inspired, Limone Delight, and Tiramisu doughnuts. (More)

➤ Six Flags, now merged with Cedar Fair and operator of Carowinds, is offering unlimited access to over 40 parks and facilities for the rest of 2025 and all of 2026 via Gold ($140) and Prestige ($325) passes purchased July 30-Sept. 1. Prices increase Sept. 2. (More)

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Do you ride roller coasters?

1. Always
2. Never
3. Used to
4. Haven’t yet

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you been body checked by TSA?

1. Yes, not fun: 32%
2. Not yet: 24%
3. I have TSA Pre-Check/Global Entry: 24%
4. I don’t fly: 20%

North Carolina has only voted for three Democratic presidents since 1964. Which three were they?

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