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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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; …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed a Type I state disaster declaration for the City of Marion in McDowell County following damages from a severe rain event that led to flash flooding on May 18, 2024. This declaration will make state disaster assistance …
Today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced new actions leveraging the state’s Medicaid program that will encourage hospitals to relieve a potential $4 billion in existing medical debt for …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Cabarrus Bilingual Preschool in Concord and visited multiple classrooms to see strong child care in action as well as learning and growing through engaging activities. The Governor was joined by child care advocates and …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States: “Pregnant women should never have to worry about accessing care during a medical emergency, but after this decision many of them still do …
This summer, North Carolina will pilot a first-of-its kind course to train and certify technicians in the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Field Technician Certification …
Excel Interior Door, LLC, a manufacturer of residential doors, will create at least 37 new jobs as it relocates its headquarters to Forsyth County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $10.5 million to establish its administrative …
Nucor Rebar Fabrication, a leading fabricator of concrete reinforcing steel, will create 25 new jobs and invest more than $20 million to establish a new rebar fabrication facility in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. “It’s great when a …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision: "Two years ago today, the Supreme Court destroyed the constitutional right to abortion access. Now …
A new office to promote and celebrate North Carolina music, musicians and the music industry is being established within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The new North Carolina Music Office will …
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