NC judges to decide if legislature overstepped in appointments row with governor
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Judges will decide this afternoon whether to block recent NC legislature appointments in ongoing power struggle with the governor.
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Lawsuit filed by Gov. Cooper seeks to block legislature's appointments approved last month to key state boards and commissions.
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Main issue is whether legislature has gone too far in reducing governor's appointment powers, violating separation of powers.
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Similar lawsuits won by previous governors, but new Republican majority on state Supreme Court could change outcomes.
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Three-judge panel with 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat hearing case, appointed by Republican Chief Justice Newby.
