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Legislature wraps up contentious special session

The General Assembly passed a bill Friday that strips incoming Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper of some powers before he takes office. The bill also takes away power from the State Board of Education and transfers it to the newly elected Republican state superintendent.
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The General Assembly passed a bill Friday that strips incoming Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper of some powers before he takes office. The bill also takes away power from the State Board of Education and transfers it to the newly elected Republican state superintendent.

Reporter : Cullen Browder
Photographer : Tom Normanly
Photographer : Keith Baker
Posted 2016-12-16T18:56:51-0500 - Updated 2016-12-16T18:56:51-0500