North Carolina Governor and Legislature Head to Court Over Appointment Powers

Latest legal battle in North Carolina pits Democratic Gov. Cooper against Republican lawmakers over appointment powers
Laws passed this year shifted appointment control from governor to legislature for some key state boards
Cooper sued to block the laws, case heads to court Wednesday with specially appointed 3-judge panel
Ruling could decide who controls boards that oversee utilities, transportation, building codes
Case outcome will test balance of power between governor and legislature under new Republican state supreme court majority