(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced two western North Carolinians who will join the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and play a key role in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. “I am committed to bringing leaders to …
Governor Josh Stein proclaimed June 1-7 as the North Carolina S.A.F.E. Week of Action. Sponsored by the N.C. Department of Public Safety, this Week of Action seeks to unite communities, families, and organizations statewide in promoting the lifesaving …
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the three winning North Carolina high school teams of the sixth annual Ready, Set, App! competition. Nine student teams from across the state attended the final event to pitch their original mobile apps to a panel of …
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the Consensus Forecasting Group’s revised consensus general fund revenue forecast: “This nonpartisan report confirms our concerns about the fiscal cliff the state faces if we do not take action …
Today Governor Josh Stein spoke at the Emerging Issues Forum at NC State to outline his energy priorities and urge Congress to lower costs for consumers by protecting clean energy projects in North Carolina. “North Carolina is a leader in the clean …
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Pelsan Tekstil A.S., a global leader in breathable film technologies for the hygiene and medical sectors, will establish its first production facility in the United States in Wayne County, creating 216 jobs. The …
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced Daimler Truck Financial Services USA (DTFS), the financial lender for Daimler Truck North America, will create 276 jobs in Mecklenburg County. The company will invest more than $7.8 million to locate its headquarters in …
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement in reaction to news that FEMA had denied North Carolina’s request for an extension of its 100% cost reimbursement for debris removal: “The first step to help western North Carolina recover is to …
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the NC House budget proposal: “The House’s proposed budget isn’t perfect. But I am pleased that the House raises teacher pay to make North Carolina’s starting teacher salaries the second-highest …
Today Governor Josh Stein visited Carolina Domes in Union Mills to propose additional funding for the Hurricane Helene recovery effort. Governor Stein recommends an additional $891 million to help western North Carolina rebuild. “Western North Carolina is …
Governor Josh Stein today announced an investment of $48 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 14,514 households and businesses in 22 counties to high-speed internet. “Connecting all North Carolinians, especially in …
Today Governor Stein announced that Walter L. Bowers, Jr., will join his team as Director of the Governor’s Charlotte Office. “Pastor Bowers has a broad and rich understanding of our state’s largest city, and I look forward to his service connecting …
This week Governor Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced two new economic development projects, bringing more than 700 jobs to North Carolina. Genentech and Prolec GE build on North Carolina’s strong reputation in the life …
Governor Josh Stein this week shared his recommendations on key reforms at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve federal disaster response. Governor Stein provided his input to the President’s FEMA Review Council in a letter in response …
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on proposed federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): “SNAP helps 1.4 million North Carolinians put food on the table. Congress’s proposed cuts are unprecedented and …
Today Governor Josh Stein signed House Budget Technical Corrections (HB 74) into law. “This bill makes helpful technical changes to give farmers in western North Carolina more time to apply for crop loss grants,” said Governor Josh Stein. “However, I …
Today Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials to announce a major expansion for Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of power transformers. The company will add 330 new jobs as it invests $140 million …
Today Governor Josh Stein joined conservation organizations and elected officials to open Paddy Mountain Park in West Jefferson. Governor Stein honored North Carolina’s vibrant natural landscape and thanked the partners involved in the project, including …
Yesterday, during Small Business Week, Governor Stein and North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley visited downtown Marshall to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Governor Stein has proclaimed May 4 …
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that PPG will create 110 jobs in the City of Shelby. The company reports it will invest $380 million to establish a new manufacturing center in Cleveland County, marking the return of the PPG brand name to Shelby, where …
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