Press Releases Press Release Terms - Any -CensusCOVID-19Disaster RecoveryEducationEnvironmentHealthcareHurricane FlorenceInfrastructureJobs/EconomyMilitary/VeteransPublic SafetyWorkforce Development More than $330 Million in State Directed Grants Disbursed to Aid Local Community Improvement Projects Friday, March 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) distributed more than $330 million in directed grants to local governments and community organizations in the last 10 days. Governor Cooper Highlights Longleaf Commitment Community College Grants with Roundtable Discussion of Education Leaders and Grant Recipients Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte to highlight the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program. Cooper met with education leaders and grant recipients to spotlight the program and raise awareness for current high school seniors who may be eligible to get a grant to attend community college debt-free. Governor Cooper Proclaims March 2022 as Students@Work℠ Month Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 2022 as Students@Work℠ Month in North Carolina. Governor Cooper Proclaims March as Women’s History Month Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March as Women’s History Month to honor the women who have shaped North Carolina’s history. Masks to Become Optional in State Agencies Starting March 7 Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM Based on improving trends with COVID-19, masks will become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7. North Carolina Communities Awarded $164 Million for Water and Sewer Improvement Projects Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM Governor Roy Cooper announced today $164 million in loans and grants to help pay for 76 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide. Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Sanctions in Response to Russian Attack on Ukraine, Orders State Agencies to Review Contracts and Terminate Agreements with Russian Entities Monday, February 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 251 in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that directs state government agencies and departments to review all existing contracts and operations and to terminate any agreements or operations that directly benefit Russian entities. Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to State Boards and Commissions Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations and appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions today. NC Teachers Win Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:00 PM Six North Carolina educators have won Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards to help strengthen their work in schools, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education announced. Governor Cooper Highlights North Carolina’s Transition to Clean Transportation, Tours First-of-its-Kind Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Charlotte Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured PoleVolt, a new electric vehicle charging station in Charlotte created by a partnership between the City of Charlotte, Duke Energy, Centralina Regional Council and UNC Charlotte. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹‹ … Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Current page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 … Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases