Today, Governor Roy Cooper named Kevin O’Barr as Commissioner of Labor to succeed Commissioner Josh Dobson, who resigned on Wednesday, November 6. O’Barr will serve until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes office in January.
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper attended a meeting for western local governments hosted by the North Carolina League of Municipalities and North Carolina Association of County Commissioners focused on discussing urgent needs to support ongoing recovery and rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Helene in
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order directing donations of state surplus goods to Western North Carolina to help counties impacted by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina will celebrate “Employ A Veteran Week,” Nov.
Today, IQE, Inc., a global semiconductor manufacturer, announced an expansion in Guilford County, signaling its ongoing commitment to future investment in the region, subject to customer commitments and funding from the federal CHIPS Act. The company plans to add 109 jobs and invest $305 mil
This week, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging a restoration of full funding for crime victim services.
Governor Roy Cooper declared November as American Indian Heritage Month, celebrating the history, heritage and contributions of North Carolina’s eight state recognized tribes including the Coharie, E
Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order providing bereavement leave for state employees who lose a family member or coworker.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park in Avery County to highlight the importance of supporting Western North Carolina’s tourism industry in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Earlier this week, a bipartisan group of all five living former North Carolina governors filed a brief in the North Carolina Court of Appeals supporting Governor Roy Cooper’s case against legislative leaders that challenges Senate Bill 749, enacted last year to give control of the State Board of Elections and all 100 County Boards of Elections to the General Assembly.