Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's Sweeney Water Treatment Plant in Wilmington to announce $17 million in grants to protect families from forever chemicals like PFAS and GenX in their drinking water. The funds will be used to extend waterlines to connect more than 300 homes with contaminated wells to CFPUA's supply of safe drinking water.
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Today Governor Josh Stein and N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Paul Tine celebrated the opening of a new driver license office in Brunswick County. This location will serve as a temporary office while a permanent office is constructed in Leland, and it is the second of four new DMV offices opening as a result of House Bill 125, which the Governor signed into law in August. NCDMV opened a new office in Garland in December and has plans to open two more offices in Fuquay-Varina and Cabarrus County later this year.
Today Governor Josh Stein proclaimed March 2026 to be Students@Work Month in North Carolina. Throughout the month, businesses across the state will educate about 25,000 middle school students about jobs and industries across North Carolina.
Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein visited Green Magnet Elementary School and read to students in celebration of Read Across America Day. The Governor and First Lady read The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi to a second-grade class and met with students and teachers.
During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Josh Stein is joining emergency management officials in urging North Carolinians to be prepared should severe weather impact their communities.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced US Forged Rings, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty steel products, will establish a major production facility in Hertford County. The company says the project will involve three phases and carry a planned total investment of $875 million. According to the company, the project’s first two phases are estimated to create 625 new full-time jobs.
Today Governor Josh Stein and Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green visited Bluford STEM Academy in Greensboro to celebrate Public Schools Week and highlight the need for a comprehensive state budget that invests in teachers and public schools.
Today at the 40th annual Emerging Issues Forum at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, Governor Josh Stein highlighted North Carolina’s investments in water infrastructure and addressed the continued need to strengthen state water systems. Since 1986, the Emerging Issues Forum has convened leaders to address North Carolina's most pressing challenges and opportunities. water systems.
Today Governor Stein joined the Commission of Indian Affairs’ reception to celebrate the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina securing full federal recognition through the
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement after attending the National Governors Association (NGA) meeting at the White House: