Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper has hired an expert in public policy to serve as Policy Director and named two veteran state government employees to posts in the Governor’s Office as he continued to fill his state team Tuesday.

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the state of North Carolina’s request for a 14-day extension for Hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for federal disaster assistance.  The new deadline is Monday, Jan. 23.

Today, Governor Cooper delivered his inaugural address from the Executive Mansion. Following are his remarks, and you can watch the speech here.

Gov. Roy Cooper served notice today that he is seeking federal approval that would allow the state to cover more uninsured North Carolinians through Medicaid.

Governor Roy Cooper today named Erik Hooks to lead the state’s public safety department to direct law statewide law enforcement, emergency management, juvenile justice, and corrections divisions.

After less than a week in office, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is already preparing for his first winter storm.

In his first week on the job, Governor Roy Cooper emphasized the importance of helping communities in central and eastern North Carolina recover from Hurricane Matthew which struck in October.

Governor Roy Cooper named two leaders to his administration Tuesday as he builds his team to lead North Carolina over the next four years.

Governor Roy Cooper today named new members to his senior staff after taking office January 1, 2017.

To administer the state budget Cooper has appointed Charlie Perusse as State Budget Director.

Raleigh, NC - Roy Cooper today took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s 75th Governor, pledging to build a North Carolina that works for everyone.