Press Releases
Governor Cooper Comments on Federal Register Publication
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment after the federal register was published for $168 million in hurricane recovery mitigation funds for North Carolina. Congress passed the mitigation
Governor Comments on Upcoming Release of Hurricane Relief Money
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment after the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the upcoming Federal Register for $168 million in hurricane recovery m
16 Days and Still No Budget Counteroffer from Republican Leaders
It has been sixteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly.
15 Days, Still No Response from Legislative Republicans on Budget Compromise
It’s been 15 days since Governor Roy Cooper and legislative Democrats submitted a detailed budget compromise offer to Republican leaders.
14 Days – No Response from Republican Leaders on Cooper’s Effort to Compromise
It has been fourteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders offered a reasonable, balanced compromise to move forward with a new state budget and Republican leaders have still not re
Where Is the GOP Budget Counteroffer?
Ten days ago, Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders offered a balanced compromise proposal to break through the current state budget impasse.
Governor signs state disaster declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties
Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, including Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, and Union, making additional assistance available to people affected by heavy rains that flooded homes and roads in those counties on June 7-10.
Final Round of Hurricane Assistance Checks Mailed to Fishermen
More financial relief is on its way to North Carolina commercial fishermen hit hard by Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Small Business Disaster Declaration Granted to Help Durham Businesses
Gov. Roy Cooper today received from the U.S. Small Business Administration a disaster declaration for business owners in Durham County that suffered damages following the April 10, 2019 gas leak that led to a deadly explosion in the downtown area.
Governor Cooper Announces Grant to Protect Lumberton Manufacturer from Future Storms
Governor Roy Cooper today visited Rempac Foam Corporation’s manufacturing facility in Lumberton, where he announced a grant to help protect the business and its jobs from future floods and discussed ongoing efforts to rebuild from Hurricane Florence.
