Press Releases

Governor Cooper Announces First Round of Completing Access to Broadband Awards to Expand Internet Access in 14 Counties

Governor Roy Cooper today announced the state’s first Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program awards totaling $22 million that will connect 6,012 households and 164 businesses in 14 counties to high-speed internet.

Governor Cooper Names New Secretary for North Carolina Department of Transportation

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Secretary Eric Boyette is retiring from state government after 27 years of service.

Governor Cooper Signs Disaster Declarations for City of Rocky Mount and City of Newton

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed disaster declarations for the City of Rocky Mount in Nash and Edgecombe Counties and the City of Newton in Catawba County.

Governor Cooper Urges Final Preparations Before Idalia’s Impacts are Felt

Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to finish final storm preparations and stay alert and aware as Idalia passes though the state tonight and tomorrow.

Governor Cooper Takes Action to Help Address School Bus Driver Shortage with $1 Million Investment in Training, Calls on Legislature to Pass a Budget that Invests in Public Schools

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced an investment to help tackle North Carolina's school bus driver shortage crisis by allocating $1 million in federal funding to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to enhance school bus driver training capacity.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather

Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies and services, help first responders and assist the agriculture industry to prepare in advance for inclement weather and protect consumers from price gouging.

Governor Cooper Proclaims August 26 as Women’s Equality Day

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed August 26 as Women’s Equality Day, celebrating the achievements of North Carolina women and supporting their continued efforts for equity, justice, and inclusion.

Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills, Vetoes Two Bills

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

Governor Cooper to Veto Election Bill that Makes it Harder to Vote and for Votes to Count

Governor Roy Cooper said today he will veto Senate Bill 747, the dangerous election bill that makes it harder for people, especially young people, college students away from home and people of color to vote and for their votes to count. The Governor also plans to veto Senate Bill 749 if it reaches his desk as drafted.

Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.