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Governor Cooper Signs Bill into Law

 Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:

North Carolina Sends National Guard Logistics Unit to Louisiana to Respond to Hurricane Ida

North Carolina is sending National Guard personnel to help Louisiana after the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Ida.

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Orders Extending Statewide Standing Orders for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations

Today Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 229. The Executive Order extends several provisions outlined in Executive Order 224 that direct the State Health Director to issue statewide standing orders for testing and vaccination.

More than 180,000 N.C. Households Getting Help for Monthly Internet Bills

More than 180,000 North Carolina households are getting critical assistance affording high-speed internet service thanks to a federal relief program that helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Get a Lifesaving Shot at Vaccine Clinic in Nash County

Governor Roy Cooper visited a drive-thru vaccine clinic hosted by the Nash County Health Department today to encourage North Carolinians to get their shot to protect themselves and their communities.

Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Golf Day

In recognition of exciting developments in North Carolina’s golf industry, Governor Roy Cooper has declared today, Tuesday, August 31st, as “North Carolina Golf Day.” 

Governor Cooper Signs Eleven Bills into Law, Vetoes Two Bills

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

Governor Cooper Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Western Counties after Tropical Storm Fred

Today, Governor Roy Cooper requested that President Biden issue a federal major disaster declaration following Tropical Storm Fred for western North Carolina counties that suffered extensive damages from flooding and landslides.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Providing Flexibility for Certain Law Enforcement Training Classes

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order providing flexibility for certain law enforcement training classes to continue operating during the pandemic and ensure continuity in the training for current and new law enforcement in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge

 Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Jennifer Karpowicz Bland to serve as District Court Judge for Judicial District 1, which serves Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties.