Press Releases

This week Governor Josh Stein is making the case for investing in North Carolina at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit. Yesterday Governor Stein participated in the Governors Attracting Global Investment panel, highlighting North Carolina's competitive advantage for foreign investment.
Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, to be Small Business Week to celebrate the impact of entrepreneurs and small businesses on North Carolina’s economy. “North Carolina communities are energized by the one million small businesses that innovate, create jobs, and spur growth,” said Governor Josh Stein. “As we celebrate Small Business Week, we recognize the immense contributions of entrepreneurs statewide and reaffirm our commitment to supporting their success and resiliency by fostering opportunity in every corner of the state.” 
This week Governor Josh Stein is recognizing
During Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-9), Governor Josh Stein and emergency management officials are encouraging all North Carolinians to take steps to prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
Today Governor Josh Stein inducted nine people into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the State of North Carolina. 
Today, Governor Stein announced he has signed one bill into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 696: 
Today Governor Josh Stein visited Davidson-Davie Community College for National Apprenticeship Week and celebrated the college’s work to train North Carolina’s nursing workforce.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined NC State University’s State Energy Conference of North Carolina to highlight the strength and the future of North Carolina’s clean energy economy. 
This month Governor Josh Stein is highlighting investments in his
Today Governor Josh Stein joined the NC Sheriffs’ Association Spring Conference to outline his priorities for investing in North Carolina law enforcement and to call on the General Assembly to pass a comprehensive state budget that keeps North Carolinians safe.