Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the White House's 2018 budget proposal: “I’m working every day to help our people become better educated, healthier, and have more money in their pockets. The President’s proposed budget would have a harmful effect on that goal...
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Borealis Compounds, Inc., a supplier of plastic materials to the automotive industry, will locate a new production facility in Alexander County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to initially invest $15 million in the new plant and create 37 jobs in Taylorsville.
Governor Cooper declared May 2017 Military Appreciation Month in North Carolina. Throughout the week, Governor Cooper and Secretary Larry Hall of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will participate in events honoring members of the armed services, veterans, and military families.
Governor Cooper shared the following statement on today's Supreme Court decision regarding North Carolina's Congressional district maps:
North Carolina is one of eight states selected to take part in a project to learn about best practices for fighting childhood hunger, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper announced today.
Governor Roy Cooper today announced appointments to various state commissions and boards, including the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission and the North Carolina State Museum Natural Sciences Advisory Commission.
North Carolina is a recipient of more than $31 million to address the opioid crisis through the 21st Century Cures Act, State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants.
Note to Editors: This post was originally published on Governor Cooper's Medium page. You are welcome to use it as a guest op-ed from Gov. Cooper.
Governor Roy Cooper encouraged continued collaboration to secure additional federal funding for Hurricane Matthew recovery in a meeting with members of North Carolina’s Congressional Delegation yesterday.
Senate Republicans quietly inserted a provision in their budget to cut SNAP food assistance benefits for 133,000 North Carolinians last week, including 51,000 children.