Today, Governor Cooper announced two judicial appointments to the North Carolina Superior Court.“Judge Tessa Sellers and Gus Willis bring a variety of legal expertise to the Superior Court and they both have served North Carolina and their communities with distinction for many years,” said Governor Cooper. “I appreciate their willingness to step up and keep working for the people of our state in these new roles.”
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Today, Governor Cooper announced that more than 400,000 North Carolinians now have access to health care through the state’s Medicaid expansion following record enrollment numbers and a coordinated campaign to enroll North Carolinians across the state.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced one judicial appointment to the Superior Court and one District Attorney appointment.“Both Jason Ramey and Katy Gregg bring extensive legal experience to their new positions and have served North Carolina well over the years,” said Governor Cooper. “I am thankful for their willingness to step up and continue serving their communities and our state in these new roles.”
LMFakro, a manufacturer of attic ladders, will create 23 new jobs to establish its first U.S. assembly plant for attic ladders in Pasquotank County, Governor Cooper announced today.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin is stepping down on April 1 as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) after years of strong service to North Carolina. The Governor has appointed former NC House Representative and current US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, Grier Martin, as Secretary.
Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Reaches Electric Vehicle Registration Goals Two Years Early
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina has surpassed initial electric vehicle registration goals two years early in yet another indication of the major shift in underway for American drivers, and emphasizing the need for the state to rapidly increase access to electric charging infrastructure.
Following his declaration of 2024 as the Year of Public Schools, Governor Roy Cooper is illustrating the risks the extreme Republican voucher plan poses to children and public schools, where more than 8 in 10 North Carolina children attend school .
Duotech Services, LLC, an engineering company that specializes in the repair and maintenance of legacy defense equipment, will expand its operations in Macon County, creating 95 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $6.5 million in Franklin."Duotech’s growth is another reason why North Carolina is the most military-friendly state in the country,” said Governor Cooper. “We welcome the expansion of this nimble and innovative company that’s supporting the defense of our country and its allies while creating great jobs in western North Carolina.”
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Hall Fletcher Elementary School as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, local and state education leaders and local elected officials as he highlighted the outstanding work being done at Hall Fletcher Elementary School, Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County and the ways that public education is strengthening North Carolina’s communities.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a Women’s History Month celebration at the Executive Mansion and honored women in state government.