North Carolina Office of the Governor Press Releases

• Published on July 22, 2024 - 14:57 GMT

  Governor Cooper and NCDNCR Announce Historic $421 Million Award to Bipartisan Multi-State Coalition Supporting Conservation and ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced a historic $421 million grant award under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to support a broad …

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• Published on July 21, 2024 - 19:52 GMT

  Governor Cooper Statement on President Joe Biden's Decision Not to Seek Re-election

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election: "President Biden has cemented his place among our nation’s finest Presidents. When our democracy faced danger, President Biden …

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• Published on July 19, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

  Governor Cooper Names Julia White Chief of Staff

  Governor Roy Cooper named Julia White as Chief of Staff to succeed outgoing Chief of Staff Kristi Jones who will depart the Governor’s Office in mid-August after serving in the role since Governor Cooper took office in 2017. “For almost three decades, …

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• Published on July 17, 2024 - 19:00 GMT

  Governor Cooper Announces Japanese Healthcare Company to Build First North American Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Pitt ...

  Nipro Medical Corporation, a leader in the global healthcare and medical device industry, has selected Pitt County for its first North American manufacturing center of excellence, creating 232 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will …

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• Published on July 17, 2024 - 17:30 GMT

  Governor Cooper Announces Game Changing Funding Grant for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement in Wilmington

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced a major funding grant for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project in Wilmington. The Governor was joined by Biden Administration Federal Highways Administrator Shailen Bhatt, North Carolina Department of …

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• Published on July 17, 2024 - 14:39 GMT

  State Announces $253M for Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Projects Statewide

  Governor Roy Cooper announced today that communities statewide will receive more than $253 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater construction grants to help pay for 70 projects in 30 counties statewide, including 51 …

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• Published on July 16, 2024 - 20:56 GMT

  Governor Cooper Visits Governor’s School West at Greensboro College, Highlights Strong Public Education Programs in North Carolina

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Governor’s School West at Greensboro College where he highlighted strong public education programs in North Carolina. The Governor was joined by local officials and educators as he toured classrooms and met with students. …

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• Published on July 16, 2024 - 16:48 GMT

  Manufacturer of Famous HI-CHEW Candy Will Expand Operations in Orange County

  Morinaga America Foods, Inc., a subsidiary of the Japanese confectionary company Morinaga & Co., Ltd. will expand its current operations in Orange County with an investment of $136 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company reports it …

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• Published on July 15, 2024 - 20:43 GMT

  Governor Cooper Kicks Off Annual School Supply Drive to Support Public Schools, Students and Teachers Across North Carolina

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the beginning of the Governor’s School Supply Drive, encouraging people across the state to donate school supplies in support of public schools, students and teachers. North Carolina teachers spend on average, up to $ …

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• Published on July 15, 2024 - 17:46 GMT

  NC By Train Ridership Continues to Set Records in First Half of 2024

  Ridership on North Carolina’s intercity passenger rail service is 20% higher in 2024 than last year through the end of June. NC By Train, the state’s intercity passenger rail service operated by Amtrak, continues to break ridership records month over month …

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• Published on July 12, 2024 - 17:30 GMT

  Biden-Harris Administration Awards Major Grant to North Carolina for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington

  Today, the Biden Administration announced a transformational $242 million grant to support the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project in Wilmington. Funding for this grant gives this project an extraordinary boost toward completion and comes from …

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• Published on July 12, 2024 - 14:56 GMT

  North Carolina Celebrates More Than 500,000 Enrolled in Medicaid Expansion

  More than half a million North Carolinians have now enrolled in Medicaid expansion since the program began seven months ago. Beneficiaries are now able get the quality health care they need at low cost. Roy Cooper was joined by North Carolina Department of …

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• Published on July 11, 2024 - 18:02 GMT

  Governor Cooper Commutes the Sentence of Four People in North Carolina Prisons and Grants Pardons to Four Others

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentence of four people in North Carolina and granted pardons to four others. The commutations and pardons follow an intensive review of cases, including the circumstances of the crimes, length of the sentences, …

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• Published on July 11, 2024 - 16:38 GMT

  For Fifth Year in a Row, North Carolina Ranks in Top Three States to Do Business

  Today, CNBC named North Carolina as second best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row thanks to our well-trained and diverse workforce, booming economy, and strong business environment. In 2019, North Carolina ranked third; …

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• Published on July 10, 2024 - 21:12 GMT

  Governor Cooper Visits SEED Summer Apprenticeship Academy at Wayne Community College, Highlights Work-Based Learning Opportunities ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wayne Community College to highlight the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Summer Apprenticeship Academy. The Governor was joined by local officials and educators as he met apprentices and highlighted …

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• Published on July 8, 2024 - 22:50 GMT

  Governor Cooper Signs Twelve Bills, Vetoes One Bill and Lets One Bill Become Law

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Governor Cooper made the following statement on his signing of SB 332: “This bill simply restates the small pay raises legislators already gave public school teachers last year. The …

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• Published on July 5, 2024 - 20:49 GMT

  Governor Cooper Vetoes Two Bills

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bills: Governor Cooper issued the following statement on his veto of SB 166: "By limiting options for energy efficiency and electric vehicles, this legislation prevents North Carolina’s building code …

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• Published on July 3, 2024 - 19:11 GMT

  Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills and Vetoes Two Bills

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Governor Cooper issued the following statement on his signing of SB 355: "The conservation tax credit I proposed in my budget and passed into law with this bill will help us reach the …

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• Published on July 2, 2024 - 21:39 GMT

  Governor Cooper Joins US Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Durham to Tour ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for multiple stops during the first state trip of the Secretary’s national summer construction tour. The Governor and Secretary Buttigieg attended the groundbreaking …

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• Published on July 1, 2024 - 21:52 GMT

  Governor Cooper Joins US Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg for First S-Line Project Groundbreaking and Blue Ridge ...

  US DOT Secretary Buttigieg Visits North Carolina to Kick Off National Summer Construction Tour Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in Raleigh for the first groundbreaking of the S-Line Project, the …

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