Press Releases

As Republican Budget Debacle Continues, More School Boards Express Opposition to Extreme Plans to Dismantle Public Education

As Republican legislators go yet another week without passing a new budget, education leaders in 40 school districts across the state are continuing to speak out against extreme plans that would undermine and underfund public education and call on the legislature to make meaningful investments in public schools.

North Carolina High School Students win Ready, Set, App! Development Competition

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina high school students from four schools have won the fourth annual Ready, Set, App! Competition.

Governor Cooper Highlights Administration’s Continued Work to Combat PFAS, Calls on Legislature for Additional Tools to Protect Drinking Water

North Carolina continues to lead the way addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS.

Governor Cooper Lets One Bill Become Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper let the following bill become law without his signature:

For Second Year in a Row, CNBC Names North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business

CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2023 for the second year in a row.

Governor Cooper Announces Major Rail Industry Firm Will Move Headquarters to Charlotte

TTX Company, a major provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry, will move its headquarters to Charlotte, creating 150 jobs Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces Honda Aircraft Company Will Create 280 Jobs in Major Greensboro Investment

Honda Aircraft Company, maker of the renowned HondaJet light aircraft, will develop and produce a longer-range version of the plane at its Greensboro facilities, creating 280 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Signs Eleven Bills into Law

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

Governor Cooper Signs Eleven Bills, Vetoes Two Bills and Lets Two Bills Become Law

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

Reports Raise Serious Questions About Potential Misconduct and Criminal Activity in Unaccountable Voucher Program Poised to Receive Billions from Dangerous Republican Plans

Over the past few weeks, Governor Roy Cooper has continued to sound the alarm on dangerous Republican plans that would gut funding for public education and expand private school vouchers so anyone – even a millionaire – can get taxpayer money for their children’s private school tuition.