Last week in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Senator Kevin Corbin met with the state’s Congressional delegation to urge them to appropriate more than $10 billion in additional funding for western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. The Governor’s June 2026 request prioritizes rebuilding damaged homes, strengthening water and wastewater systems, restoring local roads and dams, and supporting the small businesses that power the region’s economy.
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Today Governor Stein signed six bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 695: “As housing costs continue to rise, this law encourages partnership between local governments and developers to increase housing availability and affordability for North Carolinians.” Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 401:
Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Revenue Secretary McKinley Wooten Jr. celebrated the kickoff of the annual Governor's School Supply Drive. Secretary Wooten represented Governor Stein in joining educators, advocates, and community partners, including State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU), at SECU's Salisbury Street office for the kickoff event.
Today Governor Stein signed two bills into law.Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 889: “The cost of living is too high. This law provides tax relief for North Carolinians who are feeling pain in their pocketbooks. But the law helps residents in only a few counties, and it is not our most effective method of lowering costs. We must make life more affordable, which is why I’m pushing to cut taxes for working and middle class families and lower housing, electricity, child care, and health care costs.
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement commemorating Juneteenth:
Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Historic Hillsborough Commission:
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved eight grant requests for local governments totaling $4,085,208. The grants include commitments to create a total of 396 jobs, 300 of which were previously announced. As a result of these grants, the additional investment in these projects, from private and public sources, is expected to reach more than $126.2 million.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced Supreme Nonwoven Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced nonwoven materials and products, will create 50 new jobs in Davidson County. The company will invest $25.8 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Lexington.
Today Governor Josh Stein inducted a group of outstanding North Carolinians into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to their communities. “This group of exceptional North Carolinians who have made our state stronger through their contributions across business, education, government, faith, journalism, and athletics,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to honor them today for their leadership and commitment to the Charlotte community.”The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Honorees: