Press Releases

North Carolina Celebrates More Than 500,000 Enrolled in Medicaid Expansion

More than half a million North Carolinians have now enrolled in Medicaid expansion since the program began seven months ago. Beneficiaries are now able get the quality health care they need at low cost.

Governor Cooper Commutes the Sentence of Four People in North Carolina Prisons and Grants Pardons to Four Others

Today, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentence of four people in North Carolina and granted pardons to four others.

For Fifth Year in a Row, North Carolina Ranks in Top Three States to Do Business

Today, CNBC named North Carolina as second best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row thanks to our well-trained and diverse workforce, booming economy, and strong business environment.

Governor Cooper Visits SEED Summer Apprenticeship Academy at Wayne Community College, Highlights Work-Based Learning Opportunities in Public Schools

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wayne Community College to highlight the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Summer Apprenticeship Academy.

Governor Cooper Signs Twelve Bills, Vetoes One Bill and Lets One Bill Become Law

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

Governor Cooper Vetoes Two Bills

Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bills:

Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills and Vetoes Two Bills

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

Governor Cooper Joins US Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Durham to Tour Construction Projects and Transportation Investments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for multiple stops during the first state trip of the Secretary’s national summer construction tour.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for the City of Marion in McDowell County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed a Type I state disaster declaration for the City of Marion in McDowell County following damages from a severe rain event that led to flash flooding on

Governor Cooper Takes Action to Lessen the Burden of Medical Debt for North Carolinians

Today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Health and Human Services announced new actions leveraging the state’s Medicaid program that will encourage hospitals to relieve a potential $4 billion in existing medical debt for approximately two million low and middle-income N