Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited a home in Wilmington to highlight how state investments are helping North Carolinians address PFAS contamination and access clean, safe drinking water. Governor Stein visited with the Moore family, homeowners whose well water was found to be polluted with PFOA and PFOS. Through DEQ’s Bernard Allen Emergency Drinking Water Fund, the Moores received a water filtration system that supplies their house with clean, uncontaminated water.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Information Technology today announced three new programs to improve the digital infrastructure of rural health care through new digital solutions and tools.
Today Governor Stein released the statement below in reaction to the override of his vetoes on Senate Bill 153, Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 227, and House Bill 171:
Last week in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Senator Kevin Corbin met with the state’s Congressional delegation to urge them to appropriate more than $10 billion in additional funding for western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. The Governor’s June 2026 request prioritizes rebuilding damaged homes, strengthening water and wastewater systems, restoring local roads and dams, and supporting the small businesses that power the region’s economy.
Today Governor Stein signed six bills into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 695: “As housing costs continue to rise, this law encourages partnership between local governments and developers to increase housing availability and affordability for North Carolinians.” Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 401:
Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Revenue Secretary McKinley Wooten Jr. celebrated the kickoff of the annual Governor's School Supply Drive. Secretary Wooten represented Governor Stein in joining educators, advocates, and community partners, including State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU), at SECU's Salisbury Street office for the kickoff event.
Today Governor Stein signed two bills into law.Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 889: “The cost of living is too high. This law provides tax relief for North Carolinians who are feeling pain in their pocketbooks. But the law helps residents in only a few counties, and it is not our most effective method of lowering costs. We must make life more affordable, which is why I’m pushing to cut taxes for working and middle class families and lower housing, electricity, child care, and health care costs.
Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement commemorating Juneteenth:
Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Historic Hillsborough Commission: