Press Releases

Governor Cooper comments on agreement to repeal House Bill 2:

Governor Roy Cooper today announced appointments to a number of state commissions and councils, including the State Board of Community Colleges and the Housing Finance Agency.

Governor Roy Cooper today met with leading professionals from law enforcement, substance abuse treatment and health care about the best ways to fight the opioid crisis in North Carolina.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper responded to projections by the Associated Press that House Bill 2 will cost North Carolina $3.76 Billion over the next 12 years.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared a statement following the passing of former state lawmaker Al Adams:

 

Governor Roy Cooper today named Sheriff Graham H. Atkinson of Surry County to serve on the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission.

On the one-year anniversary of House Bill 2, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement:

Gov. Roy Cooper today announced $3 million in grants to fund local parks and recreation projects designed for children and veterans with disabilities.

Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order Number 5 to facilitate better employee access to state-owned facilities and cabinet agency leaders, encouraging engagement in the direction of state government.

Governor Roy Cooper today visited the Make a Difference Food Pantry, a nonprofit founded by 12-year-old Mackenzie Hinson which is helping Hurricane Matthew survivors.