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NC Supreme Court hears Stein’s appeals of laws stripping governors’ powers

States Newsroom · November 11, 2026

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The North Carolina Supreme Court Tuesday heard two cases concerning Gov. Josh Stein’s powers to make appellate court appointments and fill state commission vacancies. The Republican-led legislature has worked for years to limit governors’ appointment powers to various boards and commissions. The state Supreme Court’s…

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