Press Releases

Governor Cooper and NJ Governor Murphy Urge President Trump to Fund Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for U.S. Coast Guard’s Servicemembers

Governor Cooper and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging his administration to allow U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers to receive federal food assistance through a Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) fund.

Governor Cooper Statement on Disaster Appropriations Bill from the U.S. House

Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on the Disaster Appropriations bill passed by the U.S. House:

Governor Cooper Statement on Disaster Appropriations Bill from the U.S. House

Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on the Disaster Appropriations bill passed by the U.S. House: 
 

Deadline to Participate in STEP Program for Hurricane Florence Home Repairs Extended to Feb. 1.

The deadline for North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence has been extended to February 1, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. 

Governor Cooper Statement on UNC-CH Action on Monument

Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on University of North Carolina's Chancellor Carol Folt's decision to remove the remainder of Silent Sam:

North Carolina Receives $4.5-million Early Childhood Grant, Governor Cooper Announces

North Carolina has been awarded a $4.5-million preschool development grant, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The grant will help North Carolina improve the health, safety, and developmental and academic readiness of young children across the state.

State of Emergency Remains in Effect as Power Restoration Continues

A State of Emergency declared by Governor Cooper this weekend remains in effect as utility workers are quickly restoring power across the Triad area and some Western North Carolina counties.

Governor Cooper issues State of Emergency to Expedite Power Restoration Following Winter Storm

Governor Roy Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties to help utility workers restore power quickly in parts of western and central North Carolina, following power outages caused by the snow, ice and freezing rain from this weekend’s winter storm.

North Carolina Prepares for Another Round of Winter Weather

North Carolina is preparing for another round of winter weather expected this weekend and now is the time for people to get ready, especially in the mountains and foothills, Governor Roy Cooper said Thursday. 

Governor Cooper Implores President to End Federal Shutdown to Speed Hurricane Recovery, Help Farmers

Governor Roy Cooper today wrote to President Donald Trump to urge him to end the federal government shutdown that is holding back hurricane recovery efforts and threatening North Carolina's farming economy.