Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed Sept. 12-19, 2021, as Small Business Week to highlight the importance of small, independent businesses and entrepreneurship to North Carolina’s economy.
Press Releases
Governor Cooper Proclaims Small Business Week in North Carolina
Governor Cooper Signs Nine Bills into Law, Vetoes Two Bills
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper Pushes Vaccination Requirements and Urges Schools Districts to Keep Mask Mandates
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.
Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Seven Western North Carolina Counties Recovering after Tropical Storm Fred
The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s Aug. 27 request for a major disaster declaration for seven North Carolina counties that were hit hard by floods after Tropical Storm Fred.
Governor Vetoes Senate Bill 636
Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:
Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Halifax County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Norlan Graves to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 6A, serving Halifax County.
Governor Cooper Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bills Into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed three criminal justice reform bills into law today, House Bill 436: Support Law Enforcement Mental Health, House Bill 536: Law Enforcement Duty to Intervene and Senate Bill 300: Criminal Justice Reform. These bills align with recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC).
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
Today Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order to make it easier for North Carolinians to access treatment for COVID-19.
North Carolina Sends National Guard Logistics Unit to Louisiana to Respond to Hurricane Ida
North Carolina is sending National Guard personnel to help Louisiana after the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Ida.
Governor Cooper Signs Bill into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: