Press Releases
Governor Cooper Names New Appointees to State Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced his nominations and appointments to 19 boards, commissions, and councils.
Governor Cooper to President Trump: Tariffs Harming NC Farmers and Manufacturers
Today, in a letter to President Trump, Gov. Roy Cooper described the damage being done to North Carolina’s farmers and manufacturers by the Trump Administration’s escalating trade war and urged the President to take action to prevent further damage to the economy.
Governor Cooper Announces Finish Line Grants Program to Help Community College Students Complete Training
Today, Governor Cooper announced the Finish Line Grants program to help community college students who face unforeseen financial emergencies complete their training. The program will leverage up to $7 million in federal funds to help students pay for course materials, housing, medical needs, dependent care, or other financial emergencies that students may face through no fault of their own.
Tropical Storm Chris Brings Rough Surf and Dangerous Rip Currents to North Carolina
As Tropical Storm Chris swirls off the North Carolina coast, emergency officials are monitoring the storm carefully and warning coastal residents and vacationers to be cautious. Already, the storm is churning up heavy seas and dangerous surf, which claimed the life of one beachgoer on the Outer Banks this weekend.
Governor Cooper signed House Bill 335 into law.
Today, Governor Cooper signed House Bill 335 into law.
Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to Executive Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced his nominations and appointments to 17 boards, commissions, and councils. The Governor nominated and appointed 33 well-qualified North Carolinians to these various positions.
Gov. Cooper Announces New Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper today announced three judicial appointments to District and Special Superior Courts.
Gov. Cooper Kicks Off Statewide “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign in Guilford County
Governor Cooper Announces 301 New Jobs in Durham County
Sensus USA, Inc., a provider of advanced metering technologies to utilities and municipalities, will expand its current operations in Durham County, creating 301 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $4 million in North Carolina by the end of 2019.
Governor Cooper Vetoes Bills and Signs Bills into Law
Governor Cooper took action on 39 bills that were passed by the General Assembly and brought to his desk for approval.
