New coal ash bill would avoid veto override

RALEIGH -- A standoff over coal ash between Gov. Pat McCrory and his fellow Republicans in the legislature may be headed for a resolution without lawmakers overrriding the governor’s veto.

Legislators said Thursday they are working with McCrory on a new coal ash bill that would make an override unnecessary and would speed up the state’s response to environmental and health concerns.

The dispute is over the best way to clean up coal ash basins and connect neighboring well owners with municipal drinking water. Conflicting notices from state officials about whether or not the well water is safe to drink have added to the tensions.

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Senate leader Phil Berger announced Thursday he doesn’t expect an override attempt. Rep. Chuck McGrady, a Republican from Hendersonville and the author of the bill, said he will be working with the Senate and administration on a new bill this weekend.

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