Press Releases

Governor Cooper Announces Building Bright Futures Apprenticeship Program and Recognizes Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Kody Kinsley visited Little People Preschool in Raleigh and celebrated Child Care Provider Appreciation Day.

Governor Cooper Highlights Dangerous Abortion Ban Senate Bill 20 at Women’s Health Roundtable in Guilford County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about women’s reproductive health and the dangerous impacts that Senate Bill 20, the abortion ban passed by the legislature, would have on reproductive freedom in the state.

Governor Cooper Hosts Reproductive Health Roundtable in New Hanover County, Speaks with Physicians and Advocates about Senate Bill 20’s Dangerous Abortion Ban

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about women’s reproductive health and the dangers that Senate Bill 20’s extreme abortion ban would have on reproductive freedom in the state.

Governor Cooper Vetoes SB20

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined the North Carolina Reproductive Freedom Coalition at a rally for health care freedom. During the rally, Governor Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 20, the dangerous abortion ban that would have devastating impacts on women’s reproductive health care in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Holds Women’s Health Roundtable in Mecklenburg County, Highlights Dangers of Extreme Abortion Ban Senate Bill 20

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about women’s reproductive health and the devastating impacts that SB20, the abortion ban recently passed by the legislature, would have on women’s reproductive freedom in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper to Hold Women’s Health Roundtables to Expose the Details on the Dangerous Abortion Ban Senate Bill 20

On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper released a video outlining the devastating impact Senate Bill 20 would have on women’s reproductive health in North Carolina and calling on several Republican legislators to keep their campaign promises to protect women’s health.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Highlight North Carolina’s Commitment to Building an Age-Friendly State

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 280 directing action to continue the state’s commitment to building an age-friendly state.

Governor Cooper Signs Medicaid Expansion into Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 76, Access to Healthcare Options, into law.

Governor Cooper Releases Roadmap for $1 Billion in Behavioral Health and Resilience Investments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper released a comprehensive plan to invest $1 billion in addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis, including anxiety and depression rates that have almost quadrupled, overdose deaths that have jumped 72 percent and youth suicide rates that have doubled.

Governor Cooper Urges Congress to Invest in Child Care

Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the North Carolina congressional delegation urging long-term recurring federal investment in quality child care.