Today Governor Josh Stein toured West Henderson High School and met with members of its inaugural Healthcare Fel
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Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The Governor announced the continuation of the Office of Violence Protection and the establishment of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force within the Governor’s Crime Commission.
Today Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast. On Wednesday, August 20, at 10:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media briefing to provide updates on the status of the storm.
Today Governor Stein is reminding North Carolinians of helpful tips to stay prepared during the summer months an
Today Governor Josh Stein signed two bills into law and vetoed one bill.
Today at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina is becoming a Do Your Part State, a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. Recognizing that community support for military families is crucial to military recruiting and readiness, this initiative helps states identify, prioritize, and implement the most effective policies and programs to support military families.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined educators, students, and local officials at W.A. Pattillo Middle School in Tarboro to deliver school supplies collected by the Governor’s Office during the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive. As the legislature continues to fail to pass a comprehensive budget, the Governor highlighted the need for the General Assembly to raise teacher pay and invest in North Carolina’s students.
Today Governor Josh Stein declared Tropical Storm Chantal a Type I State Disaster, which allows North Carolina to activate state-funded individual assistance grants for people affected by the storm. The Governor also urged President Trump and Acting FEMA Regional Administrator Robert Ashe to issue a Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Chantal to expedite federal aid in the disaster area and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) assistance statewide.
Today, Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein, along with members of the Governor’s Cabinet and other agency leaders, learned about life after incarceration when they participated in a reentry simulation organized by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC). The simulation replicated the challenges people face as they transition back into society.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced 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 Angelo Markantonakis, age 26.