A budget stalemate and six veto overrides

Republican lawmakers are inching closer toward a deal on a state budget. Meanwhile, as many as six bills vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper could soon become law over his objection.

Republican House Speaker Tim Moore (left) and GOP Senate leader Phil Berger (right) are now working behind the scenes to iron out budget differences.

Republican House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger are still working out differences between their respective chambers’ budgets.

While a deal has been worked out on tax cut rates, the Senate’s…