Press Releases
More Than 1,700 Finish Line Grants Help Students Complete Their Workforce Training, Governor Cooper Announces on One-Year Anniversary of Program
Today, one year since the creation of the Finish Line Grants program, Governor Roy Cooper announced that more than 1,700 Finish Line Grants have helped community college students complete their training and prepare to enter the workforce. These grants total more than $1.1 million awarded to date.
Global Industrial Company ABB Selects Orange County for Major Expansion
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In Charlotte, Governor Cooper and Child Care Teachers Discuss Need for Medicaid Expansion
Today, early childhood educators urged Governor Roy Cooper to expand Medicaid at a roundtable discussion at Discovery Harbor Learning Center in Charlotte.
Governor Cooper and Democratic Leaders Offer Responsible Compromise on State Budget
Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders today offered Republican leadership a state budget compromise proposal that would close the health care coverage gap, raise teacher pay, cut taxes for peo
Governor signs state disaster declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties
Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, including Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, and Union, making additional assistance available to people affected by heavy rains that flooded homes and roads in those counties on June 7-10.
Governor Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announces North Carolina boards and commissions appointments.
Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Erica Standfield Brandon as District Court Judge to Judicial District 17A, serving Rockingham and Caswell counties. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael Gentry.
Ashe Memorial Hospital Calls on Lawmakers to Close the Health Coverage Gap
Today, the Board of Trustees of Ashe Memorial Hospital presented Governor Roy Cooper with a resolution encouraging the Governor and the General Assembly to expand Medicaid. Earlier in the day, Governor Cooper vetoed the budget because of the many ways it is bad for North Carolinians, especially those who cannot afford health insurance and struggle to access health care.
Governor Cooper Vetoes GOP Budget that Fails on Public Education, Health Care and the Economy
Joined by dozens of public school teachers and health care professionals and advocates, Governor Roy Cooper today spoke about his veto of the budget passed this week by the legislature.
Governor Cooper Announces Lowe’s Will Locate New Global Technology Center in Charlotte
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Mooresville-based home improvement company Lowe’s will locate a major new technology center in Charlotte, creating more than 1,600 jobs.
