Press Releases

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.

Readout from Governor’s Virtual Meeting with State Health Officials, UNC System Leaders, Chancellors on Efforts to Support Mental Health on Campuses

Governor Roy Cooper joined DHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley, UNC System President Peter Hans, Chancellors and leaders from the 17 UNC System campuses on a virtual meeting on Friday, February 17, to discuss ongoing investments and efforts to support mental health for college students across North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Announces $7.7 Million for Mental Health Programs in State Colleges and Universities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced $7.7 million in new funding to support North Carolina’s postsecondary institutions in providing additional mental health services to students. 

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Help Protect Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Care In North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order that takes several steps to defend access to reproductive health services in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Joins Opening of Mobile Integrated Mental Health Care Unit in Washington County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Kody H. Kinsley attended the launch of a Trillium Health Resources mobile integrated care unit in Washington County.