Press Releases

Governor Cooper Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in UNC Admissions Case

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the UNC admissions case:

Governor Cooper Statement on Supreme Court Rejection of NC Republicans' Fringe Election Theory

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Moore v. Harper case, rejecting NC Republicans' fringe election theory:

Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Receive More Than $1.5 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access Across the State

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded North Carolina more than $1.5 billion to fund high-speed internet infrastructure under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina Approves Final Report on Strengthening Public University System in North Carolina

Today, the Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina approved the final report highlighting recommendations for strengthening the public university governance system for generations to come.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for the City of Cherryville Affected by Strong Winds and Thunderstorms

On Thursday, June 22, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the City of Cherryville in Gaston County that suffered damages from straight-line winds and a supercell thunderstorm on May 16. The declaration makes additional assistance available to the city.

Governor Cooper Signs Seven Bills, Vetoes Two Bills and Lets One Bill Become Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Guilford County Murder

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Leon Williams, age 30.

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Gaston County Murder

Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Gavin Alexander Plyler, age 24.

Governor Cooper Hosts Education Roundtable in Guilford County, Speaks with Education Leaders About NC General Assembly’s Plans to Dismantle Public Education

Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion about the extreme NC General Assembly legislation that would undermine and underfund public education.

More Education Leaders Continue to Speak Out Against NC General Assembly’s Plans to Undermine and Underfund Public Schools

Education leaders in over 30 school districts are speaking out to oppose the extreme North Carolina General Assembly legislation that would decimate public schools and calling on legislators to invest in public education.