North Carolina Office of the Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on March 7, 2025 - 22:46 GMT

Governor Stein, Secretary Sangvai, and Health Leaders Highlight Potential Damaging Impacts of Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts at ...

Today, Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai hosted a roundtable with health care professionals and Medicaid beneficiaries to highlight the lifesaving impacts of Medicaid and discuss the …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 21:22 GMT

Governor Stein Announces 30-Day FEMA Extension for Individual Assistance

Today, FEMA granted Governor Josh Stein’s request for a 30-day extension for disaster survivors to apply for FEMA’s individual assistance (IA) program. The new deadline is April 7, 2025. Governor Stein released the following statement on the extension: “ …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

Governor Stein Issues Reminder About Upcoming Federal Deadlines For Hurricane Helene Support

To make sure North Carolinians have the resources they need to recover, Governor Josh Stein is encouraging anyone affected by Hurricane Helene to be aware of the upcoming application deadlines for federal support, including for individuals and small …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

Governor Stein Meets with Western North Carolinians in Yancey County Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Today, Governor Josh Stein joined Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard to meet with local officials and North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene damage in Burnsville. He also joined local firefighters to thank them for their heroic work as first …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 23:57 GMT

Governor Stein Urges Congress to Protect North Carolinians’ Health Care and Oppose Cuts to Medicaid Funding

Governor Josh Stein today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to change course on proposed federal cuts to the Medicaid program and laying out what’s at stake in North Carolina. “Medicaid is a lifeline for more than 3 million North …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 23:57 GMT

Governor Stein Provides Updates on Severe Weather Impacting North Carolina & Issues Safety Guidance

Today, Governor Stein and emergency officials provided updates on severe weather impacting the state and are urging all North Carolinians to prepare for severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, isolated tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts. As the storm …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 23:57 GMT

Governor Stein Announces Superior and District Court Appointments

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments: Judge Stephen C. Stokes to the Superior Court for Judicial District 14A, serving part of Cumberland County. Stokes is filling the vacancy created after Judge Claire Hill retired. …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina Shares Recovery Progress, Launches Public Dashboard

Today, the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) shared progress on Helene recovery and launched a public dashboard at WNCRecovery.nc.gov. The newly released website features updates, resources, and information detailing progress …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

Governor Stein Issues Preparedness Tips Ahead of Potential Severe Weather Across the State Wednesday

Governor Stein and emergency officials are urging all North Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday as well as the continued high fire danger conditions today statewide. Tomorrow, the state faces the potential of severe …

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Published on March 3, 2025 - 23:34 GMT

Governor Stein Reads to Kindergarten Class in Brunswick County and Proclaims March as Reading Month

Today, Governor and First Lady Stein visited elementary schools to celebrate Read Across America Week. First Lady Anna Stein read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff at Brunson Elementary in Winston-Salem, which she attended. Meanwhile, Governor …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Governor Stein and NC Department of Commerce Bring Jobs to Rural and Small Town North Carolina

This week, Governor Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced five different companies and the NC Rural Infrastructure Authority creating over 800 new jobs in rural North Carolina counties. “I am excited to see over 800 new jobs coming …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Governor Stein Announces 13 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 371 New Jobs and over $165 Million of Investment

Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling $9,627,500. The grants include commitments creating a total of 785 jobs, 414 of which were previously announced …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Governor Stein, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Announce $265M for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects ...

Governor Josh Stein announced today that communities statewide will receive more than $265 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. These loans and grants will help to pay for 99 projects in 45 different counties. The …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 18:04 GMT

Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced Boards and Commissions appointments. Governor Stein has appointed the following individual to the MyFutureNC Board of Directors: Kindl S. Detar of Mecklenburg as the Governor’s Office Designee. Detar is currently a …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 00:01 GMT

Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the appointment of William “Bill” Jones to the District Court for Judicial District 43, serving Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties. Jones is filling the vacancy created after Judge Roy …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 21:53 GMT

Governor Josh Stein Advocates For $19 Billion In Federal Helene Recovery Funds

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced he is requesting $19 billion in federal funds for Helene recovery and rebuilding. The Governor met with Senators Tillis and Budd Thursday to advocate for critical investments in western North Carolina’s recovery. Read …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 19:54 GMT

Governor Stein Provides Update on Winter Weather, Urges Caution on Treacherous Roads

Today, Governor Josh Stein and the State Emergency Response Team are providing further updates on the state of winter weather, as well as resources for North Carolinians who are impacted by the storm. Governor Stein advises that all North Carolinians …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 16:17 GMT

Governor Stein Announces 151 Jobs as Fence Company Selects Columbus County for New HQ and Manufacturing Center

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, a business offering a broad selection of aluminum and vinyl fences to residential and commercial markets, will create 151 jobs in North Carolina. The company reports it will invest …

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Published on February 19, 2025 - 22:35 GMT

Governor Stein Announces 61 New Jobs, $6 Million Investment In Chowan County

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Provalus, an information technology outsourcing firm, will establish a Center of Excellence in Edenton that will create 61 jobs. The Provalus project brings an investment of $6.48 million to Chowan County and will …

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Published on February 19, 2025 - 22:35 GMT

As Snow Arrives in North Carolina, Governor Stein Urges Caution

This morning, Governor Josh Stein provided updates on winter weather and information for North Carolinians to help them stay safe. As the winter storm pushes through much of North Carolina today and tomorrow, Governor Stein advised that all North …

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