Today Governor Stein signed eight bills into law and vetoed four bills. Governor Stein made the following statement on his vetoes of Senate Bill 558, Senate Bill 227, House Bill 171, and House Bill 805:
Today Governor Josh Stein joined educators, advocates, and State Employees Credit Union (SECU) members to kick off the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor also made a donation of a box of binders, a calculator, a set of sticky notes, and a box of Kleenex to the supply drive.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following appointments to the District Court:Caroline F. Quinn to the District Court for Judicial District 8, serving Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. Quinn is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable William “Bill” Farris retired.
Today Governor Josh Stein inducted 10 North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to the state. “These North Carolinians represent the best our state has to offer through their lifetimes of service,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to honor them for their contributions and willingness to help their neighbors.”The Order of the Long Leaf Pine honorees are as follows:
Today at Central Piedmont Community College, Governor Josh Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships announced its first report, outlining its goals to expand access to good jobs with good wages that will support a family.