Press Releases
Republicans Refuse to Put Forward Nominees to Current State Board of Elections, Blocking Action on Election Fraud Investigation
The current state Board of Elections will not be named because the chair of the state Republican Party has refused to put forward nominees to the state Board of Elections, obstructing action on the
Cooper Office Statement on Temporary Elections Board Appointments
Today, Governor Cooper sent a letter to the two major party political chairs requesting nominations for the State Board of Elections by close of business today.
Governor Cooper Statement on Election Fraud Secrecy
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on Election Fraud Secrecy:
Governor Offers Reward in Wake County Murder
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of United States Army Specialist Jose Juan Melendez, Jr., age 31.
Governor Cooper Vetoes Elections, Technical Corrections Bills
Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 1029, Bipartisan State Board Changes, and Senate Bill 469, Technical Corrections.
Governor Cooper Appoints New Members to State Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 40 new appointments to various North Carolina boards and commissions.
Governor Cooper Leads Bipartisan Effort to Oppose Seismic Testing and Offshore Drilling
Following last month’s announcement that the Trump Administration authorized airgun use in waters off the East Coast, Governor Roy Cooper and a group of bipartisan governors today urged Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to prohibit harmful seismic testing and offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean.
Governor Cooper Announces 237 New Manufacturing Jobs in Catawba County
Catawba County will see a total of 237 new jobs and more than $43.4 million in private investment from economic development projects with manufacturing companies, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Aviation Company Selects the North Carolina Global TransPark for New Aircraft Paint and Refurbishment Center
LGM Enterprises, LLC, an aviation company that operates the Fly Exclusive jet charter service, will create 145 jobs and launch a company to paint and refurbish aircraft at the North Carolina Global TransPark, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The project brings an investment of $10.5 million to Lenoir County.
Governor Cooper Announces 300 New Jobs as Cognizant Selects Charlotte for Expansion
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process services, will expand its operations in Charlotte, creating 300 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
