Press Releases

Local Communities to Receive $6.7 Million for Parks and Recreation, Gov. Cooper Announces

Governor Roy Cooper today announced the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund has awarded over $6.7 million in grants to fund 27 local parks and recreation projects across the state. The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Authority approved the grants at its meeting held today in Raleigh.

North Carolina Seeking FEMA Help for Western NC floods and mudslides

North Carolina will appeal a decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the White House not to grant a major disaster declaration for the May floods and mudslides in western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper said Tuesday  

Governor's Office Statement on Silent Sam

Ford Porter, Press Secretary for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following statement on protesters’ removal of Silent Sam:

Governor Cooper Names New Appointees to State Boards and Commissions

Manufacturer to Add 42 Jobs in Burke County

Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company, North Carolina’s largest recycled paper producer, will open a new plant in Burke County, creating 42 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Gov. Cooper Nominates Special Superior Court Judge

Governor Roy Cooper has nominated Judge Craig Croom to serve the state as a Special Superior Court judge. 

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed Aug. 12-18 as Community Health Center Week in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed Aug. 12-18 as Community Health Center Week in North Carolina, noting that more than 500,000 patients, most of whom are uninsured, are served through 42 centers serving 85 of the state’s 100 counties. Health centers work to reduce health disparities and improve health for individuals and families.|

Governor Cooper Proclaims American Wind Energy Week in North Carolina, Aug. 5-11th

Governor Roy Cooper has signed a proclamation designating the week of August 5-11, 2018, as American Wind Week in North Carolina. The proclamation encourages North Carolinians to learn about and celebrate the benefits of wind energy for the Tar Heel state. 

Statement on Veto Override

Governor Cooper released the following statement after the legislature overrode vetoes on HB 3 and SB 3:

Comment from Chair of the Commission on Access to Sound Basic Education on Budget Cuts Aimed at Low-Performing Schools

In response to a General Assembly-mandated $5.1 million budget cut for the 2018-19 fiscal year, the Department of Public Instruction in June announced that it was eliminating 61 positions, includin