Press Releases

Governor Cooper Delivers Remarks at Democratic National Convention

Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper was the final speaker before Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Alarming Outcomes from Private School Voucher Expansions in Other States Provide Cautionary Tale for North Carolina

As North Carolina legislators consider expanding the state’s private school voucher program, alarming outcomes from other states serve as a stark warning of the potential dangers. The dire consequences of Republican private school voucher schemes are becoming clear across the cou

Private School Vouchers in North Carolina: The Math Doesn’t Add Up

With the new school year ramping up in North Carolina, Republican lawmakers remain committed to funneling hundreds of millions more taxpayer dollars into vouchers for unaccountable, unregulated private schools.

Governor Cooper Opens 2024-2025 RISE Award Competition

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the 2024-2025 application period for the North Carolina Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award is underway.

North Carolina School Boards Urge General Assembly to Prioritize Public School Funding and Teacher Pay

As Governor Cooper continues the “Year of Public Schools,” school boards from at least 10 school districts are calling on the General Assembly to make meaningful investments in teacher pay and fully fund our public schools instead of further expanding the state’s dangerous taxpayer-funded private

Governor Cooper Announces $4 Million Grant for North Carolina Apprenticeship Expansion

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the North Carolina Business Committee of Education (NCBCE) has been awarded $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand the use of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in high-demand fields.

As North Carolina Returns to School, Republican Legislators Continue to Make it Harder for Public Schools to Succeed

As the school year begins, Governor Roy Cooper will continue “The Year of Public Schools,” highlighting the amazing things happening in North Carolina public schools and urging the legislature to fully fund public education and make meaningful investments in teacher pay.

Governor Cooper and Department of Revenue Secretary Ronald Penny Announce North Carolina will Join IRS Direct File for Tax Filing Season 2025

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) Secretary Ronald Penny announced North Carolina will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program for the upcoming tax filing season.

$50,000 Reward for Information Leading to Capture of Escaped Offender

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of escaped murderer Ramone Alston, 30.

Governor Cooper Announces 1,000 New Jobs in Edgecombe County as Natron Energy Selects the Kingsboro Megasite

Natron Energy, Inc., a global leader in sodium-ion battery technology, will build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States at the Kingsboro megasite, creating more than 1,000 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.