Press Releases
Governor Cooper Requests Federal Disaster Declaration
Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a federal disaster declaration for Guilford and Rockingham counties to help recover from the tornado that left a path of damage through the two counties on April 15. If granted, the federal individual assistance disaster declaration would provide loans or grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help homeowners, renters and business owners replace essential belongings and repair property.
Governor Cooper Joins National Bipartisan Effort to Expand K-12 Computer Science Education
To help ensure every North Carolina student has access to the skills and training they need to be ready for college and career, Governor Cooper today announced that he is joining the Governors’ Partnership for K-12 Computer Science.
Financial Tech Company to Add 250 New Jobs in Wake County
Ipreo US LLC, a global provider of financial services, technology, data and analytics, will add 250 jobs over the next four years in Wake County, Governor Cooper announce
State Assistance Will Help Towns Recover Storm Cleanup Costs
Governor Roy Cooper today issued a state public assistance disaster declaration for the town of Tryon in Polk County and the Village of Cedar Rock in Caldwell County to help these local governments recover costs spent cleaning up from fall storms. Both communities were hit by tornadoes that formed from the remnants of Tropical Storm Nate in October 2017.
Gov. Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments in Two Districts
Today, Governor Cooper announced new judicial appointments in Districts 9 and 27A.
Governor Cooper Proclaims April 23 – 27 as Reentry Week in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April 23-27, 2018 as Reentry Week in North Carolina to draw attention to efforts to help formerly incarcerated people become productive members of their communities.
Gov. Cooper and Leaders from His Administration to Meet in Asheville Monday
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Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency for Tornadoes to Allow for Possibility of Federal Aid
Gov. Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order 41 to declare a State of Emergency for Guilford and Rockingham counties, areas that suffered significant damages after a tornado touched down Sunday.
Hometown Strong Announces Initial County Partnerships
Today, Hometown Strong announced six initial partnerships with counties across North Carolina. Initial partnerships announced today include Burke, Edgecombe, Lenoir, Madison, Pasquotank, and Robeson Counties.
Governor Cooper Details Recommendations for Safer Schools, More Nurses & Counselors, More Funding for School Resource Officers
For a fact sheet on the governor’s recommendations, click HERE.
Ahead of the release of his short session budget, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his recommendations and requests to improve school safety and youth mental health. The Governor’s budget will recommend $130 million to protect students and prevent school violence. Cooper announced his school safety package at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough where he was joined by educators, school support personnel and law enforcement.
