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Published on December 15, 2025 - 18:33 GMT

Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships Continues to Advance Workforce Opportunities in North Carolina

Today Governor Josh Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships released a report identifying 30 strategies designed to advance North Carolina’s workforce and expand access to good jobs with good wages. When implemented, these proposed strategies will …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

Governor Stein Announces 80 Grants to Repair Infrastructure in Western North Carolina, Support Local Governments with Ongoing ...

Today Governor Stein announced nearly $50 million in grants to support local governments in western North Carolina in their Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The grants, which are administered by the Office of State Budget and Management, provide critical …

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Published on December 15, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

Governor Stein Announces Application for Western North Carolina Small Rental Rehabilitation Program

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State is accepting applications for a new disaster recovery program to repair or rebuild small rental properties in western North Carolina that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene. The Small Rental …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 17:08 GMT

New Film Grants Support Productions Shooting in North Carolina in Late 2025

Two television/streaming series and an independent feature-length film have been approved for North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants. The productions, estimated to be creating more than 4,900 jobs in total, are expected to spend more than $113 …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 16:06 GMT

Governor Stein Announces $7.2 Million in Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Grants to Boost Economic Growth in 15 NC Counties

Governor Josh Stein announced this week that more than $7 million in economic development grants benefiting 15 North Carolina counties has been awarded by the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). The grants will support job creation and retention …

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Published on December 11, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Governor Stein Celebrates Novartis Groundbreaking and Expansion in the Research Triangle

Today Governor Josh Stein joined state and local officials and life sciences partners to break ground on Novartis’ expanded pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in the Research Triangle. The expansion, part of a $771 million investment in Durham and …

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Published on December 11, 2025 - 21:59 GMT

Governor Stein, DEQ Announce $270 Million for Resilient Water Infrastructure Projects in Areas Damaged by Hurricane Helene

Governor Josh Stein today announced $270 million in awards to repair and strengthen the resilience of water systems in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. The awards from the NC Department of Environmental Quality will fund 58 water, wastewater and septic …

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Published on December 11, 2025 - 17:18 GMT

Report Highlights Positive Impacts of Cell Phone-Free Classrooms

A report issued this week by Governor Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Well-Being formed in April 2025 relates early success stories from public school districts that have implemented policies to make classrooms cell phone-free. “Getting …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 21:11 GMT

Governor Stein Celebrates Pennsylvania Transformer Technology Groundbreaking in Hoke County

Today Governor Josh Stein joined Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT) leaders, state and local officials, and clean energy partners to break ground on the company’s expanded manufacturing facilities in Raeford. The domestic manufacturer of power …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 17:49 GMT

Governor Stein Continues to Stand Up For 3 Million Medicaid Patients In North Carolina, Directs NCDHHS to Restore Medicaid Rates

Today Governor Stein is directing the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to restore Medicaid reimbursement rates to September 30, 2025, levels. The legislature’s failure to fully fund Medicaid forced cuts to the program in …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

Governor Stein Calls on Secretary McMahon to Classify Health Care Programs as Professional Degrees

Today Governor Josh Stein urged Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to reverse last month’s decision that would make it more difficult for people to pursue many professional and graduate-level health care degree programs. Governor Stein is committed to …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Governor Stein Honors Inaugural Inductees at North Carolina Military Hall of Firsts Ceremony

Today Governor Stein joined the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to induct three exceptional military veterans – Sgt. Patricia A. Harris, Maj. Gen. Elizabeth D. …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 21:27 GMT

Governor Stein Joins North Carolina Farm Bureau for Annual Convention, Volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North ...

Today Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Farm Bureau for its 90th annual convention, underscoring how essential agriculture is to North Carolina’s economy and heritage. “Agriculture and North Carolina's hardworking farmers are critical to …

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Published on December 8, 2025 - 21:27 GMT

Governor Stein Warns North Carolinians to Stay Safe on the Roads

Today Governor Stein encouraged North Carolinians to be cautious on the roads as winter weather impacts parts of the state. “I’ve been in close contact with the Department of Transportation and Emergency Management, and we are preparing for a wintry mix to …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 21:44 GMT

Governor Stein Announces 15 Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 316 New Jobs and More Than $104 Million of Investment

Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 15 grant requests for local governments totaling $5,042,113. The grants include commitments to creating a total of 702 jobs, 386 of which were previously …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

Governor Stein Celebrates Record Year of Job Announcements In North Carolina

Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to celebrate economic development wins across North Carolina. Since the beginning of the year, Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and the Economic Development Partnership …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 23:49 GMT

Governor Josh Stein Opposes Duke Energy Rate Hike, Supports Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s Motion to Intervene

Today Governor Josh Stein issued the following statement opposing Duke Energy’s rate increase and thanking Attorney General Jeff Jackson for intervening in Duke Energy’s rate case and protecting North Carolinians from paying more for electricity: “I am …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 21:53 GMT

Reminder: One Month Left to Apply for Renew NC Housing Recovery Program Assistance

In Hendersonville, reconstruction is moving quickly for a Helene survivor’s new home Renew NC, North Carolina’s disaster recovery effort, is reminding western North Carolina homeowners that they have until Dec. 31, 2025, to apply for housing recovery …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

Governor Stein Thanks Secretary Eddie Buffaloe for His Years of Public Service, Welcomes Jeffrey Smythe as New Secretary of Public ...

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein celebrated North Carolina Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe for his decades of service and announced that he has appointed former Burlington Chief of Police and current Director of North Carolina …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 16:17 GMT

North Carolina Celebrates Two Years of Medicaid Expansion

Today Governor Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrate two years since the implementation of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina. More than 690,000 newly eligible North Carolinians have gained access to affordable …

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