Press Releases

Governor Cooper and EPA Administrator Regan Celebrate Historic Funding for Natural Lands Conservation and Restoration at Green Swamp Preserve

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Green Swamp Preserve in Brunswick County with United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson to celebrate historic federal funding that will support carbon-reducing natural land conservation and restoration projects in North Carolina and beyond.

Chemical Manufacturer to Expand Operations with $10 Million Relocation in Greenville

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that UNX-Christeyns, a manufacturer of cleaning chemicals and products, will add 21 new jobs in Pitt County. The company will invest $10.5 million to expand and consolidate its current operations in the City of Greenville.

CMS Approves North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Incentive Program

Millions of low- and middle- income North Carolinians are one step closer to medical debt relief. The U.S.

North Carolina Faces the Effects After Republican Legislators Blocked Resilient Building Codes, Losing Millions in FEMA Funding

A year after legislative Republicans blocked the implementation of more resilient building codes, the financial consequences across North Carolina are becoming clear.

Governor Cooper Announces Global Pet Healthcare Company Will Create 275 Jobs in Wilson County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, will establish a new manufacturing plant in Wilson County, creating 275 jobs. The company will invest $147 million in Wilson.

Gov. Cooper and NCDHHS Host Roundtable on Medical Debt Relief

Today Governor Roy Cooper visited Trinity Moravian Church to learn more about their efforts relieving medical debt through the Debt Jubilee Project.

Governor Cooper and NCDNCR Announce Historic $421 Million Award to Bipartisan Multi-State Coalition Supporting Conservation and Restoration

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced a historic $421 million grant award under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to support a broad array of carbon-reducing natural land conser

Governor Cooper Statement on President Joe Biden's Decision Not to Seek Re-election

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election:

Governor Cooper Names Julia White Chief of Staff

Governor Roy Cooper named Julia White as Chief of Staff to succeed outgoing Chief of Staff Kristi Jones who will depart the Governor’s Office in mid-August after serving in the role since Governor Cooper took office in 2017.

Governor Cooper Announces Game Changing Funding Grant for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement in Wilmington

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced a major funding grant for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project in Wilmington.