RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A trio of controversial bills are awaiting action from Governor Josh Stein after they were passed out of the General Assembly in Raleigh this week. The question many are asking is if they could be the first to be vetoed by Stein.
Senate Bill 153 and House Bill 318 both look to increase cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials. Senate Bill 50 allows for those 18 and older to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
With only five months on the job and a lot of his work focused on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, Stein has enjoyed a mostly amicable relationship with the GOP-controlled legislature. That could change if Stein were to reject any of the three pieces of legislation…