Press Releases
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
Governor Cooper Signs Bills Into Law
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
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 Cooper Announces Nearly $10 Million to Expand Internet Access
Better internet access is coming to 19 rural, economically disadvantaged counties in North Carolina thanks to nearly $10 million in grants, Governor Roy Cooper announced today along with the NC Department of Information Technology and its Broadband Infrastructure Office.
NC Communities Get $127 Million to Improve Water and Sewer Systems, Protect Clean Water
Communities across North Carolina from Sylva to Elizabeth City will get $127 million in loans and grants to help pay for 96 critical drinking water and wastewater projects statewide, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Launches Initiative to Increase Broadband Connectivity
Governor Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 91 to increase internet access across North Carolina including through a new Governor’s Task Force on Connecting North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper Signs Build NC Into Law to Improve Transportation Infrastructure
Governor Roy Cooper today signed into law the Build NC Bond Act of 2018, a new financing tool sought by his administration to help expedite critical highway projects.
North Carolina to Win Federal Grant to Improve I-95, U.S. 70 in Eastern North Carolina
North Carolina anticipates receiving $147 million in federal funds to improve Interstate 95 and U.S. 70 in eastern North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Teams Assessing Damage in Western North Carolina
State and federal emergency management experts are in western North Carolina to begin surveying destruction caused by last week’s torrential rains and mudslides to determine what help individuals a
Governor Cooper Presents Second Budget Offering Common Ground Solutions for NC
Governor Cooper today presented his Common Ground Solutions 2018-2019 recommended budget adjustments. The Governor’s plan prioritizes safer and stronger public schools, provides more workforce training for high-paying jobs, and protects the health of families across North Carolina – all without raising taxes.
