Press Releases

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 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. 

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

North Carolina has been selected as one of four states to be included in the National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on Implementing State Cybersecurity. North Carolina joins Indiana, West Virginia and Wisconsin in NGA’s Policy Academy, which will provide technical assistance to help each state modernize cybersecurity planning and infrastructure.

The Triad area will get $3.2 million for more job training opportunities in Alamance, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The state funds have been awarded to the Eastern Triad Workforce Initiative, a public-private partnership that will provide apprenticeship and on-the-job training.

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, including 29 positions focused on turning around our state’s lowest performing schools and districts.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced his nominations and appointments to various boards, commissions, and councils. 

Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major federal disaster declaration for 13 Western North Carolina counties that were affected by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides in Ma

Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 48, paving the way for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to immediately apply for $25 million in federal funding to combat the opioid epidemic in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper has nominated Judge Robby Hassell of Greensboro to serve on the state Industrial Commission as a commissioner representing employers.