North Carolina Office of the Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 14, 2024 - 17:25 GMT

“We welcome the new jobs from Reliance Packaging,” said N.C. Representative Ben T. Moss, Jr. “This company has been a great member ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will add 32 new jobs in Moore County. The company will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and increase its capacity in the …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 19:22 GMT

Governor Cooper Joins North Carolina Commander’s Council Meeting at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Meets with Military ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point where he participated in the North Carolina Commanders’ Council Meeting and joined officials on a tour of the installation. The Governor was joined by North Carolina Department of …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 17:42 GMT

North Carolina Breaks Tourism Spending Record in 2023

Visitor spending continued to break records for North Carolina in 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Travel spending statewide rose 6.9 percent to $35.6 billion in 2023 to set a record in visitor spending. That …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 16:00 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces 200 New Jobs as Jewelers Mutual® Group Expands in Wake County

Jewelers Mutual® Group, a leading insurer dedicated to protecting jewelry and jewelry businesses, will establish a new office in Wake County focused on creating data-driven solutions for its customers, creating 200 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 14:24 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces Release of Historic, Whole-of Government Reentry Strategic Plan

Today, Governor Cooper announced the release of the Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan, approved last week by the Governor’s Joint Reentry Council. The Joint Reentry Council was established in January by Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No. 303, which directed …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 14:24 GMT

Contract Manufacturer to Invest $8 Million in a New High Point Facility

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Cosmetics & Cleaners International LLC, a leading contract manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products, will add 24 new jobs in Guilford County. The company will invest $8.4 million to locate a new …

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Published on August 12, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

North Carolina Hospitals Sign On to Relieve Medical Debt

Governor Roy Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley today announced all eligible hospitals in North Carolina have signed on to the state's innovative plan to relieve medical debt for millions of people. As of today, all of the …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 18:51 GMT

Lingering Impacts from Tropical System Debby Expected Through the Weekend

Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to continue exercising caution throughout the weekend as Tropical System Debby exits North Carolina. Riverine flooding and additional showers and thunderstorms increasing the risk of flash flooding …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 18:02 GMT

Tropical Storm Debby Continues to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding Across NC

Tropical Storm Debby continues to bring heavy rain and flooding across North Carolina on Thursday. The storm also brought its first fatality following a tornado late Wednesday night in Lucama. On Thursday morning, Governor Roy Cooper visited the North …

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Published on August 7, 2024 - 23:03 GMT

Governor Cooper and NCDHHS Highlight Importance of Medical Debt Relief for NC

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley today gave an update at Care Ring in Charlotte on their plan to incentivize hospitals to relieve medical debt for millions of low- and middle-income North …

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Published on August 7, 2024 - 16:50 GMT

Governor Cooper Urges Caution as Tropical Storm Debby Impacts North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to beware of drenching rains and flooded roads as Tropical Storm Debby begins to impact the state. The Governor declared a State of Emergency on Monday to speed preparations for Tropical Storm …

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Published on August 6, 2024 - 21:17 GMT

Governor Cooper and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Granholm Announce Federal Funding to Strengthen Power Grid and Increase ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to announce new funding through the Department of Energy to enhance North Carolina’s electrical grid and increase capacity for renewable energy storage. They …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 22:02 GMT

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state. Tropical Storm Debby has the potential for life threatening flash flooding, riverine flooding, wind gusts up to 40 mph, …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 17:12 GMT

Governor Cooper Highlights Historic Investments from Biden-Harris Administration in Clean Water Infrastructure at Water ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper highlighted investments in clean water infrastructure at a water reclamation facility in Clayton. The Governor was joined by N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser, Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod and other …

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Published on July 31, 2024 - 16:46 GMT

Global Absorbent Hygiene Product Manufacturer to Expand with $25 Million Investment in Greenville

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Attindas Hygiene Partners, a manufacturer of disposable adult incontinence, baby care products, and clinical products, will add 25 new jobs in Pitt County. The company will expand its Greenville operation with an …

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Published on July 31, 2024 - 16:46 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces NC Medicaid will Cover Oral Contraceptive Opill at Pharmacies Statewide

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) leadership and a representative from Walgreens for an announcement on Medicaid coverage in Chapel Hill. As part of NCDHHS and the Governor’s continued work to …

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Published on July 30, 2024 - 22:51 GMT

Governor Cooper and EPA Administrator Regan Celebrate Historic Funding for Natural Lands Conservation and Restoration at Green ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Green Swamp Preserve in Brunswick County with United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson to celebrate historic …

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Published on July 30, 2024 - 15:32 GMT

Chemical Manufacturer to Expand Operations with $10 Million Relocation in Greenville

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that UNX-Christeyns, a manufacturer of cleaning chemicals and products, will add 21 new jobs in Pitt County. The company will invest $10.5 million to expand and consolidate its current operations in the City of …

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Published on July 29, 2024 - 16:19 GMT

CMS Approves North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Incentive Program

Millions of low- and middle- income North Carolinians are one step closer to medical debt relief. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved on Friday, July 26 Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 18:22 GMT

North Carolina Faces the Effects After Republican Legislators Blocked Resilient Building Codes, Losing Millions in FEMA Funding

A year after legislative Republicans blocked the implementation of more resilient building codes, the financial consequences across North Carolina are becoming clear. Communities across the state missed out on an estimated $70 million in federal FEMA funds …

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