Press Releases

Expanded Republican Voucher Scheme Would Have Disastrous Impacts on Public School Budgets

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Washington Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh to emphasize the dangerous impacts of extreme legislation proposed by Republican legislators that would dismantle public education in North Carolina in favor of increased taxpayer funding for unaccountable private school vouchers.

A State of Emergency for Public Education: In Special Address, Governor Cooper Issues Call to Action to Protect Public Schools Amid Spate of Extreme Legislation

In a special address today, Governor Roy Cooper declared that public education in North Carolina is facing a state of emergency.

Energizer Holdings to Invest $43 Million in Asheboro Operations Expansion

Energizer Holdings, Inc., best known for its icon Energizer batteries and Bunny, will add 144 new jobs in Randolph County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Signs One Bill into Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed one bill into law:

Smart Materials Company to Locate U.S. Headquarters to Greensboro

Phase Change Solutions, a manufacturer of products for temperature management, will add 35 new jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Statement on Republican Vote to Override SB20 Veto

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the Republican vote to override the Senate Bill 20 veto:

Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Union County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Anna Goodwin to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 20B, serving Union County. 

Governor Cooper Highlights Dangerous Abortion Ban Senate Bill 20 at Women’s Health Roundtable in Guilford County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about women’s reproductive health and the dangerous impacts that Senate Bill 20, the abortion ban passed by the legislature, would have on reproductive freedom in the state.

Governor Cooper Announces Building Bright Futures Apprenticeship Program and Recognizes Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Kody Kinsley visited Little People Preschool in Raleigh and celebrated Child Care Provider Appreciation Day.