Press Releases

Governor Stein and Emergency Management Officials Provide Updates at the Start of Hurricane Season, Urge North Carolinians to Stay Safe

Today Governor Josh Stein, Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, First Sergeant Chris Knox of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and Colonel Patrick Henderson of the North Carolina Army National Guard held a briefing to provide updates and g

Governor Stein Announces Amazon Plans to Invest $10 Billion in North Carolina for AI Infrastructure

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Amazon is planning to invest $10 billion to launch a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, creating at least 500 new high-paying, high-tech jobs. 

Governor Stein Announces State Advisory Council to Bring Order to Cannabis Market

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the need to protect young people by bringing order to the unregulated cannabis market:  

Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being Publishes First Report

Governor Stein Announces a $11 Million Expansion for BSH Home Appliances in Craven County, Adding Nearly 200 Jobs

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced BSH Home Appliances Corporation (BSH), the home appliances division of the Bosch Group, will add 199 new jobs in Craven County. The company will invest more than $11 million to expand its New Bern facility into a hub for all U.S.

Governor Stein Highlights Need to Expand Housing Access, Ease Burden of High Housing Costs in North Carolina

Today Governor Josh Stein joined state and local elected officials, business leaders, and housing experts to discuss strategies to expand access to affordable housing of all types in North Carolina and ease the burden of high housing costs in North Carolina.

Governor Josh Stein Announces Western North Carolinians to Join Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina

(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced two western North Carolinians who will join the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and play a key role in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

Governor Stein and North Carolina Department of Public Safety Promote Safe Gun Storage During NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action

Governor Josh Stein

High School Teams from Across North Carolina Amaze in Ready, Set, App! Competition

Governor Stein Highlights DMV Challenges, Calls for Increased Investment

Today Governor Josh Stein joined Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and DMV Commissioner Paul Tine to highlight North Carolina’s ongoing DMV crisis and call for cross-government partnership to improve the customer experience.