Governor Roy Cooper signed three criminal justice reform bills into law today, House Bill 436: Support Law Enforcement Mental Health, House Bill 536: Law Enforcement Duty to Intervene and Senate Bill 300: Criminal Justice Reform. These bills align with recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC).
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Governor Cooper Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bills Into Law
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
Today Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order to make it easier for North Carolinians to access treatment for COVID-19.
North Carolina Sends National Guard Logistics Unit to Louisiana to Respond to Hurricane Ida
North Carolina is sending National Guard personnel to help Louisiana after the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Ida.
Governor Cooper Signs Bill into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Golf Day
In recognition of exciting developments in North Carolina’s golf industry, Governor Roy Cooper has declared today, Tuesday, August 31st, as “North Carolina Golf Day.”
FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Get a Lifesaving Shot at Vaccine Clinic in Nash County
Governor Roy Cooper visited a drive-thru vaccine clinic hosted by the Nash County Health Department today to encourage North Carolinians to get their shot to protect themselves and their communities.
More than 180,000 N.C. Households Getting Help for Monthly Internet Bills
More than 180,000 North Carolina households are getting critical assistance affording high-speed internet service thanks to a federal relief program that helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Orders Extending Statewide Standing Orders for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations
Today Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 229. The Executive Order extends several provisions outlined in Executive Order 224 that direct the State Health Director to issue statewide standing orders for testing and vaccination.
Governor Cooper Signs Eleven Bills into Law, Vetoes Two Bills
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Jennifer Karpowicz Bland to serve as District Court Judge for Judicial District 1, which serves Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties.