Press Releases
Business Leaders to Gov. Cooper: A Healthier Workforce Means a Stronger Economy
In a roundtable discussion with Governor Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, business leaders made the economic case for closing the health care coverage gap in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Statement on Juneteenth
Governor Cooper shared the following statement on Juneteenth:
Readout of June 19 Budget Meeting
Governor Cooper today hosted Senator Brent Jackson, Senator Kathy Harrington, Senator Harry Brown, Representative Donny Lambeth, Representative Linda Johnson, and Representative Jason Saine at the Governor's mansion to continue negotiations on the state budget.
Child Care Teachers Tell Governor Cooper that Their Health is In Jeopardy and Urge Lawmakers to Expand Medicaid
Governor Roy Cooper met with childcare teachers at Noah’s Ark Children’s Center in Wilmington. In a roundtable discussion, teachers shared that too many of their colleagues are suffering from preventable diseases because they do not have access to health insurance.
Key Industries to Get Help Tackling Challenges in Three Regions, Governor Cooper Announces
Three North Carolina regions will receive technical assistance and coaching to boost key industries in their communities, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Gov. Cooper Signs Bill Into Law
Gov. Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Volumetric Modular Manufacturer Create 130 Jobs in Richmond County
Hamlet, a producer of pre-fabricated building components for the construction industry, will open a manufacturing facility in Richmond County, creating 130 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Final Round of Hurricane Assistance Checks Mailed to Fishermen
More financial relief is on its way to North Carolina commercial fishermen hit hard by Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
After Losing Children to Opioid Use Disorder, Parents Urge Lawmakers to Expand Medicaid
In a roundtable discussion with Governor Roy Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, parents shared the pain of losing children to the opioid epidemic and urged lawmakers to expand Medicaid to provide access to treatment.
North Carolina’s 2018 Juvenile Crime Rate Dips to Lowest Rate Recorded
North Carolina’s juvenile crime rate fell to its lowest point since the state began recording juvenile crime data – 16.18 complaints per every 1,000 kids – according to the latest report from the Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice section.
