Press Releases

North Carolina to Require Vaccine Verification for State Employees, Urges Other Government Agencies and Private Employers to do the Same

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that state government would begin verifying vaccination status of its workers.

Governor Cooper Signs “Safe Days” Executive Directive

After Governor Roy Cooper earlier proclaimed October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” he today signed an Executive Directive to support survivors of domestic violence.

Governor Cooper Signs Gun Safety Executive Directive

Governor Roy Cooper today signed a new gun safety Executive Directive and updated the public on recent action taken to strengthen firearm purchase background checks.