Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper is reminding North Carolinians and visitors to remain cautious and practice COVID-19 prevention measures over Labor Day Weekend.

Five new projects will expand high-speed internet access for residents in three rural counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today along with the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and its Broadband Infrastructure Office (BIO).

Governor Roy Cooper will sign two bills into law.

     

     The “Whatever Your Reason” campaign, a new statewide public campaign to encourage every North Carolinian to wear a mask in our collective fight against COVID-19, is being launched today by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

    "Cualquiera que sea tu razón", una nueva campaña pública para motivar a todos los habitantes de Carolina del Norte a usar una mascarilla como parte de nuestra lucha colectiva contra COVID-19, está siendo lanzada hoy por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS).

    Spokesperson Dory MacMillan shared a statement after the General Assembly passed a budget bill that spends the state's remaining federal COVID-19 response money and includes some provisions with state tax dollars.

    This pandemic has affected every corner of our state, including our state budget needs. For many families, it has also shifted their priorities.

    The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) today launched the NC Medicaid Optional COVID-19 Testing program, which will reimburse Medicaid providers for costs associated with COVID-19 testing of people without insurance.

    More than 1,600 state employees used Paid Parental Leave in the first year the benefit became available through an executive order issued by Governor Roy Cooper.

    As legislators return to Raleigh this week, a top priority must be expanding unemployment insurance.