Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on HB 589. The bill amends energy policy laws by reforming the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA), creating a bidding process for new renewable energy sources, and authorizing leasing of third-party owned solar developments.

Governor Cooper released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision striking down gerrymandered legislative districts in North Carolina:

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed a new judge to preside over Wake County District Court. “I’m pleased to appoint Sam Hamadani to the bench,” Gov. Cooper said. “Sam’s experience and leadership as a public defender are great assets to our court system.”

 

This week, Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:

Yesterday, Gov. Cooper shared the following statement on the House Republican budget:

Governor Cooper released the following statement on the North Carolina House budget:

Additional staff members have joined the office of Governor Roy Cooper in the areas of public engagement, policy and education.

Governor Cooper released the following statement on President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement:

Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the House Republican budget:

Governor Cooper has signed the following Executive Orders: