Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein joined the Center for Craft and e-commerce platform Etsy to celebrate the launch of the Craft Catalyst Initiative, a new partnership that over the next three years will invest $10 million in creative economies across the country, including Asheville. As one of five Craft Hubs chosen by Etsy, Asheville will see local artists, small businesses, makers, and more receive support to continue growing the vibrant culture and economy that make western North Carolina strong.
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Yesterday Governor Josh Stein urged the North Carolina Supreme Court to protect North Carolinians from gun violence. Governor Stein filed an amicus brief in State v. Ducker to promote public safety by keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of people who have committed violent crimes.
Today Governor Josh Stein visited the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy at Cleveland Community College, where he met with high school students enrolled in one of 12 academies launching this summer as part of a landmark investment in electrical workforce development. The Governor’s visit underscored his administration’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality, career-ready training and creating clear pathways into well-paying, in-demand electrical jobs for North Carolinians.
On Tuesday, Governor Stein
Today CNBC announced its
Yesterday Governor Stein signed twelve bills into law and vetoed one bill. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 920:
Today Governor Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law, enacting North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years. Governor Stein released the following statement:
Today Governor Stein signed four bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 1173:
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce
This month Governor Josh Stein is sharing a 4th of July message for America’s 250th birthday. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. ---North Carolina has long been known as the First in Freedom State, and as America marks 250 years since our founding, freedom is both our inheritance and our responsibility.