Davi Democratic News Today

Ahead of his planned veto of an abortion bill tomorrow, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable panel discussion with experts in New Hanover County. His aim: to educate constituents, with the hope that they pressure local Republican representatives to vote against the veto override. Cooper only needs to flip one vote — the GOP has a veto-proof majority, but only if all members vote in lockstep.

Families could spend the funds on tuition, fees and required textbooks at private K-12 schools or on homeschool expenses.

The veteran Democrat on Utah’s Capitol Hill said he’s not worried about his chances for re-election.