Press Releases
18 Days and Still No Budget Counteroffer from Republican Leaders
It has been eighteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly.
16 Days and Still No Budget Counteroffer from Republican Leaders
It has been sixteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly.
15 Days, Still No Response from Legislative Republicans on Budget Compromise
It’s been 15 days since Governor Roy Cooper and legislative Democrats submitted a detailed budget compromise offer to Republican leaders.
14 Days – No Response from Republican Leaders on Cooper’s Effort to Compromise
It has been fourteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders offered a reasonable, balanced compromise to move forward with a new state budget and Republican leaders have still not re
Where Is the GOP Budget Counteroffer?
Ten days ago, Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders offered a balanced compromise proposal to break through the current state budget impasse.
More Than 1,700 Finish Line Grants Help Students Complete Their Workforce Training, Governor Cooper Announces on One-Year Anniversary of Program
Today, one year since the creation of the Finish Line Grants program, Governor Roy Cooper announced that more than 1,700 Finish Line Grants have helped community college students complete their training and prepare to enter the workforce. These grants total more than $1.1 million awarded to date.
Governor Cooper Announces Lowe’s Will Locate New Global Technology Center in Charlotte
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Mooresville-based home improvement company Lowe’s will locate a major new technology center in Charlotte, creating more than 1,600 jobs.
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Funds Approved to Attract More Than $123.7 Million in Private Investment
Governor Cooper announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 21 grant requests to local governments totaling $10,790,000.
Governor Cooper Announces Paid Parental Leave Policy
To support healthy families and strengthen our economy, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 95, extending paid parental leave to state employees in cabinet agencies.
N.C. Departments of Natural and Cultural Resources and Information Technology Partner to Improve Broadband Access in Rural Communities
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Department of Information Technology have partnered with nine library systems and four municipalities to improve internet access in rural communities. The library systems collectively serve 14 Tier 1 counties in the state.
