(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Stein issued a State of Emergency to expand the state’s capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina. The Governor and Emergency Management Officials are urging North Carolinians to be aware of high fire danger conditions across the state. All residents should pay close attention to local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications.
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Today, Governor Josh Stein announced an executive order to create a Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships, chaired by Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley, State Senator Eddie Settle, and NC Community Colleges President Dr. Jeffrey Cox. He also met with students at Forsyth Tech Community College and toured the Transportation Technology Center.
Today, Governor Josh Stein
Today, Governor Josh Stein launched a new website to welcome talented and dedicated people to apply to work for the state of North Carolina. This website encourages people who were displaced due to Hurricane Helene or recent federal cuts to consider coming to work with the state of North Carolina. It also provides resources for servicemembers, their spouses, and veterans to apply for positions in North Carolina state government.
Today, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and elected officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for Johnson & Johnson’s new facility in Wilson. Governor Stein highlighted the facility’s importance to North Carolina’s economy and presented Johnson & Johnson with an official state flag to fly over the facility.
On Wednesday, Governor Stein released his 2025-2027 recommended budget, proposing robust investments in North Carolina’s economy, families, education, workforce, health care, and public safety. Elected officials and industry experts are highlighting key components of Governor Stein’s budget priorities. Read their perspectives below. On Strengthening Families & Lowering Costs
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments:Jennifer Wells to the District Court for Judicial District 1, serving Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans Counties. Wells is filling the vacancy created after Judge Edgar Barnes retired.
Today, Governor Josh Stein visited Ferguson-Easley Elementary School in Fayetteville to speak with educators and administrators. He also highlighted his 2025-2027 budget proposal, which invests in North Carolina’s students, teachers, and public schools. “North Carolina’s children are our most important investment, and our state’s budget must reflect our commitment to them,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Our teachers must be well-paid, our schools well-built, and our students’ well-being put first.”
Today, Governor Josh Stein signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 Part 1 – his first bill signed into law. Governor Stein was joined by leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly, members of his Western North Carolina Advisory Committee, law enforcement officials, and agricultural leaders.
Today, Governor Josh Stein joined State Budget Director Kristin Walker to announce his 2025-2027 budget proposal to keep North Carolina strong. The Governor’s budget makes key investments in the economy, families, education, workforce, health care, and public safety to help ensure every North Carolinian has a shot at a brighter future.