Press Releases
Governor Cooper Proclaims Juneteenth in Commemoration of the End of Slavery
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth in North Carolina, a celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States following the Civil War.
Gov. Cooper Statement on Proposed GOP Cuts to Voting Access
Today, Governor Cooper released the following statement on Legislative Republicans’ proposed voting restrictions and cuts to early voting:
Gov. Cooper Signs Bill into Law
Yesterday, Gov. Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Governor Cooper Announces $1.5 Million in Grant Awards to Combat Opioid Crisis in Communities
Governor Cooper today announced $1.5 million in grant awards to 12 community partners to implement projects that combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan.
Governor Cooper Honors the U.S. Army’s 243rd Birthday
Gov. Cooper today proclaimed June 14 to be the birthday of the U.S. Army in North Carolina, 243 years after the Second Continental Congress established the Army. Since the War for Independence, the U.S. Armed Forces have continued the tradition of securing our freedoms.
Cooper Joins Governors to Oppose Legislation Demanding Ransom In Order To Be Exempt From Offshore Drilling
Governor Cooper today joined a coalition of Atlantic Coast governors from Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Virginia to urge Congress to oppose the Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act. In a joint letter, the governors called on congressional leaders to reject the proposal to charge the taxpayers of states opposed to offshore drilling if they want to secure an exemption. Read the letter here
Cooper Office Statement on the GOP Budget
Today, Ford Porter, spokesman for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following comment after the legislature voted to override the Governor’s veto and pass a special interest budget that prohibited public input and amendment from other representatives.
Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper announced he will be making 32 executive nominations and appointments to 14 different boards, councils, and commissions including the North Carolina Board of Transportation, the NCWorks Commission and the Environmental Management Commission.
Governor Cooper Vetoes GOP Special Interest Budget for Failing Public Education
Today, Governor Cooper was joined by teachers and other public school personnel to speak about his veto of the budget crafted in secret and passed last week by legislative Republicans.
North Carolina to Win Federal Grant to Improve I-95, U.S. 70 in Eastern North Carolina
North Carolina anticipates receiving $147 million in federal funds to improve Interstate 95 and U.S. 70 in eastern North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
