Today in celebration of Older Americans Month, Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to highlight ways his administration is supporting North Carolina’s older adults and to proclaim May as Older Americans Month.
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Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein appointed the following to the Historic Bath Commission:
Today Governor Josh Stein celebrated North Carolina’s child care providers and presented a
Today Governor Josh Stein and the NC Department of Commerce announced North Carolina’s new
Today Governor Stein signed an executive order to increase housing opportunities and affordability for all North Carolinians. Executive Order No. 36 directs cabinet agencies to work together to increase housing supply, affordability, and access and to use technology to deliver data-driven solutions.
Today Governor Stein visited Hope Haven, a substance abuse rehabilitation center in Charlotte, to highlight how opioid settlement funds are supporting people recovering from opioid addiction and preventing fatal overdoses.
Today Governor Josh Stein proclaimed May 18-22, 2026, North Carolina Heat Safety Week to raise awareness about the dangers that high temperatures pose to people’s health. The proclamation also brings attention to state programs that support North Carolina’s cities, towns, and counties in keeping residents and visitors safe from extreme heat. North Carolina’s heat season runs from May 1 to September 30 each year.
This month Governor Stein is highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to supporting our military during Military Appreciation Month. Media outlets are invited to publish Governor Stein’s column below. ---Throughout May, we are celebrating our brave servicemembers during Military Appreciation Month. For generations, North Carolinians have proudly served our nation during times of conflict and peace, and servicemembers and their families have made immeasurable sacrifices to protect the freedoms we cherish.
Today Governor Stein released the following statement on the
Earlier this week, 23 people and three organizations representing 24 counties received the State of North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service: the Governor’s Medallion Award. The award is presented annually by the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, or VolunteerNC.