Today Governor Stein signed eight bills into law and vetoed four bills. Governor Stein made the following statement on his vetoes of Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 227, House Bill 171, and House Bill 805: “At a time when teachers, law enforcement, and …
Today Governor Josh Stein joined educators, advocates, and State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members to kick off the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor also made a donation of a box of binders, a calculator, a set of sticky notes, and a …
Today Governor Josh Stein urged North Carolina’s US House delegation to vote against the Senate budget reconciliation bill. “This legislation is being rushed through at a time when many North Carolinians, who are worried about feeding their families, …
Today Governor Stein signed 15 bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 124: “People shouldn’t have to have a four-year degree to get a good-paying job and support a family, and this bill brings us one step …
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following appointments to the District Court: Caroline F. Quinn to the District Court for Judicial District 8, serving Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. Quinn is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable …
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt and Senator Jim Burgin released its interim report outlining six recommendations to make high-quality …
Today Governor Josh Stein announced Jabil Inc., a leader in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions, expects to create 1,181 new jobs in Rowan County. The company says it will invest approximately $500 million over several years to establish …
Governor Josh Stein announced today that TMG & Haartz Solutions LLC, a new joint venture to supply synthetic leather materials for automotive interiors, will create 125 jobs over the next five years in Rutherford County. The company will invest $51 …
Today at Central Piedmont Community College, Governor Josh Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships announced its first report, outlining its goals to expand access to good jobs with good wages that will support a family. “You shouldn’t have to …
Governor Josh Stein today reopened Chimney Rock State Park and announced “Rediscover the Unforgettable,” a new tourism initiative to bring more visitors back to western North Carolina. Advanced reservations are required to access the park, which will be …
Today Governor Stein released the following statement after the General Assembly adjourned without passing a budget: “The Senate and the House failed to come together to meet the needs of North Carolinians before the start of the new budget year. While I …
Today Governor Stein signed 10 bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on his signing of House Bill 612: Fostering Care in NC Act: “This bill protects our most vulnerable children and strengthens our child welfare system. I applaud the …
Today Governor Josh Stein 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 Michael James Mitchke. On August 21, 2022, officers …
Today Governor Josh Stein 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 Asha Degree. On February 14, 2000, Asha Degree, who …
Today, Governor Josh Stein inducted nine North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to our state. “I am proud to honor this group of outstanding North Carolinians who have made important contributions to our state and …
Today Governor Josh Stein led a group of 23 Governors to urge Congressional leadership to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that puts food on the table for millions of people across the nation. “SNAP has impacts far beyond the people …
Governor Josh Stein announced today that BuildOps, Inc., a company offering a software platform for commercial trade contractors will create 291 jobs in Raleigh. The company will invest $771,200 to establish an operations hub in Wake County. “North …
Today Governor Josh Stein vetoed three bills: Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 153, and House Bill 318. He also signed House Bill 126 into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on his veto of Senate Bill 50: “This bill makes North Carolinians less …
Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests for local governments totaling $2,941,000. The grants include commitments creating a total of 137 jobs. The public investment in these …
On the heels of the largest jobs commitment in North Carolina’s history, Governor Josh Stein, North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina traveled to Paris to advocate for North …
