Press Releases
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Supporting Women Workers, Healthy Families, Strong Workforce
Governor Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 82, highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to improving opportunities for women in the workforce, supporting healthy families, and strengthening our economy. The executive order calls for the State of North Carolina to extend workplace protections and modifications to pregnant employees.
North Carolina prepares for major winter blast
Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to watch the forecast closely and prepare their homes and families for winter weather arriving this weekend, as the state gets ready for the first major winter storm of the season.
LendingTree Expands Headquarters Operations in Mecklenburg County
LendingTree, Inc., which operates the leading online loan marketplace, will expand its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 436 new jobs by the end of 2023, Governor Roy Cooper announced to
Governor Cooper Affirms Support for National Guard and Reserve Employees
Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined leaders from the North Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in the State Capitol’s Old House Chamber to sign a Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve.
Apply with FEMA Ahead of Dec. 13 Deadline, Gov. Cooper Urges Storm Survivors
North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Florence have one week from Thursday left to register for assistance programs with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Governor Cooper Unveils “Navigator,” North Carolina’s Online Work-Based Learning Tool to Link Classrooms and Careers
Governor Roy Cooper today announced a free, first-of-its-kind online tool to lead the way in connecting education to career.
Public Invited to Sign Book of Condolences for President George H.W. Bush at North Carolina State Capitol
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered a Book of Condolences to be placed at the North Carolina State Capitol for members of the public to sign in remembrance of President George H.W. Bush.
Governor Cooper Names New State Board of Elections Chair, Appoints Member to Vacant Position
Today, Governor Roy Cooper named Joshua Malcolm Chair of the North Carolina State Board of Elections and appointed former board member Robert Cordle to the board’s vacant position.
Governor’s Office Statement on NOAA Decision on Seismic Testing
Today, Governor’s Office spokesman Ford Porter issued the following statement on NOAA’s decision to grant incidental harassment authorizations to companies, a step toward opening the Atlantic Coast to seismic testing.
Raleigh Tech Company Pendo to Expand Headquarters and Add 590 Jobs
Pendo, a growing technology company founded in Raleigh, will more than triple its local operations over the next five years, adding 590 jobs and investing $34.5 million in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
