Press Releases

NC Medicaid Expansion Reaches 650,000 North Carolinians Enrolled Fewer Than 18 Months After Launch

Governor Josh Stein announced that as of today, 650,000 newly eligible North Carolinians have gained access to affordable health care through Medicaid expansion, including veterans and workers in child care, construction, hospitality, home health care and other industries essential to the state.<

Automotive Component Manufacturer Selects Scotland County for Southeast Operation, Adding 35 New Jobs

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced Bailey Manufacturing Company (BMC), a manufacturer of stamped metal automotive parts, will add 35 new jobs in Scotland County.

Governor Stein Announces Council On Student Safety & Well-Being

Today at Moore Square Magnet Middle School, Governor Josh Stein announced his Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being, co-chaired by Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch, Deputy Secretary William "Billy" Lassiter of the Department of Public Safety, and 2024 North Carolina Teacher of th

Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments and Nominations

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced Boards and Commissions appointments and nominations.

Governor Stein has nominated the following to the Governor's Crime Commission: 

Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:

Tron Ross to the District Court for Judicial District 29, serving Hoke and Moore Counties. Ross is filling the vacancy created after the Hon. Warren McSweeney was elected to the Superior Court.

Governor Josh Stein and NCDHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai Hold Roundtable in Nash County on NC Medicaid in Rural Communities

Today, Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai joined rural health providers and community leaders for a roundtable discussion on how access to health care coverage through NC Medicaid is a lifeline for rural communities.

Governor Stein Highlights Public Safety Priorities at Rehabilitation & Reentry Conference

(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Stein joined the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, elected officials, law enforcement, and advocates at the North Carolina Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference to reaffirm North Carolina’s commitment to enhancing reentry processes to promote public safety,

Governor Josh Stein Announces More NC Counties to Receive High-Speed Internet

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced more than $31 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects, which will connect 10,810 households and businesses in 14 counties to high-speed internet. 

Governor Josh Stein Proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

(RALEIGH) – Governor Josh Stein

Governor Stein Encourages Employers to Apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Program

Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply for recognition with a HIRE Vets Medallion Award, an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor.