Today Governor Josh Stein announced SteelFab, Inc., a steel fabrication company, will add 38 new jobs in Cumberland County. The company will invest more than $19 million to expand operations in Fayetteville. “North Carolina is a place where businesses like SteelFab can grow,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Cumberland County is home to a world-class workforce, legacy of manufacturing excellence, and convenient East Coast location. We’re grateful that SteelFab is doubling down on Cumberland.”
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Governor Stein Highlights Efforts to Raise Pay, Recruit, and Retain Talented Educators in Greensboro
Today Governor Josh Stein hosted a roundtable with pre-service, student, and beginning teachers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Education to highlight recent investments to recruit, support, and retain excellent teachers. During his visit, Governor Stein toured the school’s American Sign Language Lab, Student Educator Learning Factory (SELF) Design Studio, and Teaching Resources Center.
September is National Preparedness Month, and Governor Josh Stein and emergency management officials are urging North Carolinians to prepare by updating their emergency plans and supply kits. "We can’t predict the next weather event, but we can prepare for it,” said Governor Josh Stein. "Personal preparedness makes response and recovery possible, so don’t wait for the next event to get ready. Start working on building your kit and making a family emergency plan today.”
Today Governor Josh Stein is urging United States Attorney General Todd Blanche to protect the long-established rights of people with disabilities.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein announced that the North Carolina Department of Commerce, on behalf of the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation, has awarded 50 grants to 46 North Carolina-based small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative new technologies. These technologies span a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, health care, defense, advanced materials, seafood production, and space.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced more than $9.8 million in grants to fund 25 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). PARTF is administered by North Carolina State Parks, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR).
This month Governor Josh Stein is providing tips as North Carolina recognizes September as Preparedness Month. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. --- September is Preparedness Month in North Carolina, a time to remind ourselves that being ready for a natural disaster happens long before a storm is on the horizon. Preparedness is a shared responsibility, one that begins with families, neighborhoods, and communities taking a few simple steps before an emergency occurs.
Today Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina announced the application window will open soon for $20 million to build and expand child care programs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
Today Governor Josh Stein
Governor Josh Stein promoted North Carolina as a top state for economic development investments and tourism while in Ireland for meetings with Irish officials and executives.