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Published on September 5, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

Governor Cooper and Democratic Leaders Highlight Republican Legislators Plan to Pour Millions of Taxpayer Dollars into Private ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders held a press conference highlighting Republican legislators' disastrous plan to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on taxpayer funded private school vouchers while that should be …

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Published on September 3, 2024 - 22:32 GMT

Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Help Accurately Pinpoint High-Speed Internet Needs Across the State

Today, Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina local and tribal governments, nonprofits and broadband service providers to help identify areas across the state that need better access to high-speed internet. These organizations are encouraged to submit …

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Published on September 3, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

Governor Cooper Tours Leicester Elementary School in Buncombe County, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Leicester Elementary School in Buncombe County as part of the “Year of Public Schools” education tour and delivered supplies collected from the Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor was joined by teachers, students …

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Published on September 3, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces District Attorney Appointment

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson as District Attorney to replace retiring District Attorney Ben David in Prosecutorial District 6, serving New Hanover and Pender counties. “Rebecca is a talented, diligent …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 18:25 GMT

Governor Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper Visit Chimney Rock State Park and Local Small Businesses, Highlight North Carolina’s ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper visited Chimney Rock State Park and local shops to highlight North Carolina’s record-breaking tourism industry including our beautiful state parks and thriving small businesses ahead of Labor Day …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 01:49 GMT

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Gaston County Murder

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Uriah Diondreus McCree, age 19. On March 22, 2022, at …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 01:49 GMT

Governor Offers Reward in Missing Persons Case in Mecklenburg County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari. Madalina Cojocari, age 11, was …

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Published on August 30, 2024 - 01:49 GMT

Governor Offers Reward in Missing Persons Case in Guilford County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Venus Shawn Rose. On December 29, 2008, Venus Rose …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 19:54 GMT

Governor Cooper visits Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Meets with Base Leadership and Tours F-15E Strike Eagle Fighter Jets on ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro where he met with base leadership and joined officials on a tour of the base including the 333 Fighter Generation Squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles. The Governor was joined by …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 18:18 GMT

Governor Offers Reward For Information on Bladen County Murder

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Martha Maxwell, age 51. On January 20, 1994, Martha …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 18:18 GMT

Parks and Recreation Authority Awards $17.9 Million to Local Communities for Park Projects, Accessibility Improvements

Governor Roy Cooper announced today $17.9 million in grants to fund 46 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). The Parks and Recreation Authority approved the grants at an Aug. 23 meeting. “ …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

Governor Cooper Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Access to Reproductive Care in North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion highlighting the current reproductive care landscape in North Carolina and the harmful impacts of Senate Bill 20, the abortion ban passed last year by North Carolina Republicans. The group also …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 16:12 GMT

Governor Cooper Highlights Support for Public Schools as Students Return to the Classroom

With a new school year beginning in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper will continue highlighting the outstanding work being done in North Carolina public schools and urging the legislature to fully fund public education and make meaningful investments in …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 16:12 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces District Court Appointment

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Alexandria E. Leake to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 35, serving Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey counties. Leake will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Hal …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 03:42 GMT

Governor Cooper Delivers Remarks at Democratic National Convention

Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper was the final speaker before Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. See below for the Governor's remarks as prepared: Hello, America …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 14:40 GMT

Alarming Outcomes from Private School Voucher Expansions in Other States Provide Cautionary Tale for North Carolina

As North Carolina legislators consider expanding the state’s private school voucher program, alarming outcomes from other states serve as a stark warning of the potential dangers. The dire consequences of Republican private school voucher schemes are …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 18:13 GMT

Governor Cooper Opens 2024-2025 RISE Award Competition

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the 2024-2025 application period for the North Carolina Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award is underway. The award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, honors …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 14:41 GMT

Private School Vouchers in North Carolina: The Math Doesn’t Add Up

With the new school year ramping up in North Carolina, Republican lawmakers remain committed to funneling hundreds of millions more taxpayer dollars into vouchers for unaccountable, unregulated private schools. Even though more than 8 out of 10 school-aged …

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Published on August 20, 2024 - 19:00 GMT

North Carolina School Boards Urge General Assembly to Prioritize Public School Funding and Teacher Pay

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Published on August 19, 2024 - 19:59 GMT

As North Carolina Returns to School, Republican Legislators Continue to Make it Harder for Public Schools to Succeed

As the school year begins, Governor Roy Cooper will continue “The Year of Public Schools,” highlighting the amazing things happening in North Carolina public schools and urging the legislature to fully fund public education and make meaningful investments …

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