Press Releases

Governor Stein Highlights Work to Keep North Carolina Moving at Transportation Summit

Governor Stein Focused on Lowering Costs for North Carolina Families at General Baptist State Convention

Governor Stein's October Column: It’s Too Expensive. Let’s Start Acting Like It All Year Round.

This month Governor Josh Stein is providing updates on his work to lower the cost of living. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. -- 

Governor Stein and First Lady Stein Visit State Fair, Showcase North Carolina’s Agricultural Industry

Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein joined Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler for a visit to the North Carolina State Fair to spotlight the state’s agriculture industry. 

Governor Stein Announces $149 Million Expansion for US Conec

Today Governor Josh Stein announced US Conec Ltd., a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density optical interconnects, will add 224 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $149.7 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hickory. 

Governor Stein Issues State of Emergency for NC 12 Following Back-to-Back Coastal Storms

Governor Stein Celebrates Opening of The Whiskey Project Group’s North American Manufacturing Facility in Edenton

Today Governor Josh Stein and State Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley joined leaders of The Whiskey Project Group and local officials to celebrate the opening of the company’s new North American manufacturing facility in Edenton, expanding North Carolina’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and strengthening the state’s role in the defense industry. 

Governor Stein Highlights Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Program in Hertford County

Today Governor Josh Stein visited Roanoke-Chowan Community College to highlight how a recent Southeast Crescent Regional Commission grant is helping the college train Northeastern North Carolina's welding workforce.

Governor Stein, NCDOT Secretary Join Federal Railroad Administration to Announce $550 Million for S-Line Rail Program

Today Governor Josh Stein and Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson joined the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in Raleigh to announce $550 million in Federal-State Partnership funding to advance the

Governor Stein Announces $504 Million of Investment and 78 New Jobs for Rural North Carolina

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina's Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests for local governments totaling $2,236,000. The grants include commitments to create a total of 219 jobs, 141 of which were previously announced. As a result of these grants, the additional private investment in these projects is expected to exceed $504 million.