Today Governor Josh Stein signed two bills into law and vetoed one bill.
Press Releases
Today Governor Josh Stein declared Tropical Storm Chantal a Type I State Disaster, which allows North Carolina to activate state-funded individual assistance grants for people affected by the storm. The Governor also urged President Trump and Acting FEMA Regional Administrator Robert Ashe to issue a Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Chantal to expedite federal aid in the disaster area and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) assistance statewide.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined educators, students, and local officials at W.A. Pattillo Middle School in Tarboro to deliver school supplies collected by the Governor’s Office during the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive. As the legislature continues to fail to pass a comprehensive budget, the Governor highlighted the need for the General Assembly to raise teacher pay and invest in North Carolina’s students.
Today, Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein, along with members of the Governor’s Cabinet and other agency leaders, learned about life after incarceration when they participated in a reentry simulation organized by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC). The simulation replicated the challenges people face as they transition back into society.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Jacqueline Rene Thompson, age 47.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Angelo Markantonakis, age 26.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following District Attorney appointment:Matthew T. Wareham as District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 4, serving Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties. Wareham is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Scott Thomas retired.
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded nearly $11 million to trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont. The General Assembly authorized these funds as part of the Great Trails State Program.
Governor Stein Spotlights Teachers, Law Enforcement, and Medicaid Enrollees Who Need a Budget Passed
Today, Governor Josh Stein highlighted working North Carolinians to urge the General Assembly to prioritize pass
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.Governor Stein has appointed the following new member to the Equal Access to Justice Commission: