Press Releases

Governor Josh Stein announced today that communities statewide will receive more than $265 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. These loans and grants will help to pay for 99 projects in 45 different counties.

Governor Josh Stein today announced that the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 13 grant requests to local governments totaling $9,627,500. The grants include commitments creating a total of 785 jobs, 414 of which were previously announced.

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced Boards and Commissions appointments. 

This week, Governor Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced five different companies and the NC Rural Infrastructure Authority creating over 800 new jobs in rural North Carolina counties.

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, a business offering a broad selection of aluminum and vinyl fences to residential and commercial markets, will create 151 jobs in North Carolina.  The company reports it will invest $15 million to establish a headquart

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the appointment of William “Bill” Jones to the District Court for Judicial District 43, serving Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties.

Today, Governor Josh Stein and the State Emergency Response Team are providing further updates on the state of winter weather, as well as resources for North Carolinians who are impacted by the storm.

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced he is requesting $19 billion in federal funds for Helene recovery and rebuilding.

Today, the African American Heritage Commission and the Legislative Black Caucus joined Governor Josh Stein in celebrating Black entrepreneurs at a Black History Month reception.  

This morning, Governor Josh Stein provided updates on winter weather and information for North Carolinians to help them stay safe.