North Carolina
Abortion in NC: Democrats propose putting Roe vs. Wade ruling into state law
RALEIGH, N.C. — The subsequent chapter within the battle over entry to abortion unfolded within the state legislature on Thursday.
Democrats proposed placing the best to abortion till viability into state legislation.
Ever for the reason that U.S. Supreme Court docket overturned Roe vs. Wade final summer season and left abortion as much as the states, it has been identified that the problem was going to be hotly contested this session.
One of many first payments Democrats filed this yr would write the Roe vs. Wade determination into state legislation.
The measure in all probability gained’t see the sunshine of day, however Democrats stated it sends an vital message.
Home and Senate Democrats held a information convention Thursday morning to speak in regards to the significance of entry to abortion – a proper Individuals had for practically 50 years until the Supreme Court docket threw it out.
Home Democratic chief Robert Reives stated the invoice would add the rights granted in Roe vs. Wade into state legislation – a transfer he believes voters would help. Nonetheless, Democrats are within the minority. And majority Republicans have already stated they intend to move new abortion restrictions narrower than the 20-week ban presently in state legislation.
“And now this elementary freedom is in underneath risk throughout the nation, and sadly even right here in our state,” Reives stated. “Over the past a number of weeks, it is turn out to be clear that Republican management than keen to tug us backwards.”
GOP leaders aren’t giving any particulars but, however Senate chief Phil Berger has recommended a ban after the primary trimester, whereas Home speaker Tim Moore recommended a six-week ban, often known as a heartbeat invoice. We requested Moore whether or not the Democrats invoice will get a listening to.
“It will be assigned to a committee,” Moore stated. “And if majority of that committee needs to take it up, they are going to however I do not anticipate a majority would need to take that invoice up.
Moore says he thinks some Democrats will vote for extra restrictions on abortion and can assist Republicans override a possible veto by Governor Roy Cooper. Reives doesn’t suppose so.
“I can solely go by previous efficiency,” Reives stated. “And previous efficiency has been when there was a veto, we’ve held the vetoes.”
Republican leaders say they will not file their abortion invoice till GOP Home and Senate members attain an settlement on what new restrictions needs to be in it.
These discussions are ongoing behind closed doorways.
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Steve Belichick heads to North Carolina as defensive coordinator
In the 11 days since Bill Belichick officially became the head coach at North Carolina, not much information has surfaced about his coaching staff.
One big — and expected — piece fell into place today.
Via Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Steve Belichick will become the defensive coordinator at UNC. He has spent 2024 as the defensive coordinator at the University of Washington.
During Bill’s courtship by the Tar Heels, reports and speculation emerged regarding an effort to create a succession plan that would make Steve the next head coach after Bill leaves. The contract negotiated and published by North Carolina makes no mention of that.
Still, if things go well and if Belichick remains until he’s ready to retire, he’ll be in position to make a strong case for family continuity. Especially if Bill is poised to become, essentially, coach emeritus of the program with Steve in charge.
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Huskies DC Steve Belichick set to join father at North Carolina, per report
In unsurprising news, CBS Sports reported that Washington defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is set to follow his father, Bill, to North Carolina. It is the second lost to UNC for the Huskies after linebacker Khmori House pledged to the Tar Heels earlier this week.
Belichick’s defense was often the highlight for the Huskies throughout the regular season. Washington had the fifth-best pass defense in the nation, allowing just 166.8 yards per outing and 13 touchdowns on the year. It was an obvious strength for the Dawgs leading into the season and was pivotal in all six wins.
Belichick spent just one season on Montlake. He joined Jedd Fisch’s highly touted NFL experience-rich staff. He’ll continue that trend, once again joining forces with a man many consider the greatest NFL head coach of all time. Bill will lead a college program for the first time in his career.
Suddenly, North Carolina is an intriguing destination that the Huskies must be wary of after already losing House. USA Today college football reporter Matt Hayes said on X that UNC would increase its NIL package for football “from 4 million to $20 million in effort to land Belichick.”
On the surface, there isn’t much to fear about UNC on the gridiron. However, the sweet selection of uniforms, a sudden surplus of NIL funds, Power 4 residency and the opportunity to play under the Belichick duo could be very attractive to NFL hopefuls.
Fisch addressed the potential of having to replace Belichick earlier this month.
“If (Steve) joins (Bill) then we’ll have to hire a new defensive coordinator,” Fisch said. “If he stays here then we won’t have to hire a new defensive coordinator. I think they’re separate. Bill Belichick is not on our staff. Steve Belichick is on our staff. So, Bill will determine whether or not he wants to continue. He’s the greatest coach of all time. So, if he goes and coaches somewhere, then he’ll make a decision, and then Steve will make a decision and we’ll figure it out from there.”
As for what’s next on Montlake, our Luke Kemper has you covered.
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