Press Releases
Governor Cooper Appoints New Members to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed 28 new members to 23 North Carolina Boards and Commissions.
Governor Cooper and NJ Governor Murphy Urge President Trump to Fund Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for U.S. Coast Guard’s Servicemembers
Governor Cooper and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging his administration to allow U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers to receive federal food assistance through a Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) fund.
Gov. Cooper and Leaders from His Administration to Meet in New Bern Tuesday
Governor Roy Cooper and leaders from his administration will be in New Bern Tuesday to discuss issues facing Eastern North Carolina and will take part in events across the region.
Governor Cooper Statement on Disaster Appropriations Bill from the U.S. House
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on the Disaster Appropriations bill passed by the U.S. House:
Governor Cooper Statement on Disaster Appropriations Bill from the U.S. House
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on the Disaster Appropriations bill passed by the U.S. House:
Deadline to Participate in STEP Program for Hurricane Florence Home Repairs Extended to Feb. 1.
The deadline for North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence has been extended to February 1, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina Receives $4.5-million Early Childhood Grant, Governor Cooper Announces
North Carolina has been awarded a $4.5-million preschool development grant, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The grant will help North Carolina improve the health, safety, and developmental and academic readiness of young children across the state.
Governor Cooper Statement on UNC-CH Action on Monument
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on University of North Carolina's Chancellor Carol Folt's decision to remove the remainder of Silent Sam:
State of Emergency Remains in Effect as Power Restoration Continues
A State of Emergency declared by Governor Cooper this weekend remains in effect as utility workers are quickly restoring power across the Triad area and some Western North Carolina counties.
Governor Cooper issues State of Emergency to Expedite Power Restoration Following Winter Storm
Governor Roy Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties to help utility workers restore power quickly in parts of western and central North Carolina, following power outages caused by the snow, ice and freezing rain from this weekend’s winter storm.
