Press Releases
Ashe Memorial Hospital Calls on Lawmakers to Close the Health Coverage Gap
Today, the Board of Trustees of Ashe Memorial Hospital presented Governor Roy Cooper with a resolution encouraging the Governor and the General Assembly to expand Medicaid. Earlier in the day, Governor Cooper vetoed the budget because of the many ways it is bad for North Carolinians, especially those who cannot afford health insurance and struggle to access health care.
Governor Cooper Vetoes GOP Budget that Fails on Public Education, Health Care and the Economy
Joined by dozens of public school teachers and health care professionals and advocates, Governor Roy Cooper today spoke about his veto of the budget passed this week by the legislature.
Governor Cooper Announces Lowe’s Will Locate New Global Technology Center in Charlotte
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Mooresville-based home improvement company Lowe’s will locate a major new technology center in Charlotte, creating more than 1,600 jobs.
Governor Cooper Comment on Today’s Gerrymandering Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment after today’s Supreme Court ruling on North Carolina’s gerrymandered districts:
Governor Cooper Announces Lowe’s Will Locate New Global Technology Center in Charlotte
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Mooresville-based home improvement company Lowe’s will locate a major new technology center in Charlotte, creating more than 1,600 jobs.
Gov. Cooper Signs Bills Into Law
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper Requests Disaster Declaration from U.S. Small Business Administration
Governor Roy Cooper signed a letter requesting that the U.S. Small Business Administration issue a disaster declaration for Mecklenburg County and Catawba County, and the contiguous counties of Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, and Union. Dozens of homes were flooded in these areas after recent heavy rains.
Governor's Office Comment on Conference Budget
Ford Porter, spokesperson for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following statement after the House and Senate Republicans released their conference budget:
Governor Announces Release of 2019 Status of Women in North Carolina Health & Wellness Report
Governor Cooper today announced the completion of the 2019 Status of Women in North Carolina: Health and Wellness Report, released by the NC Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement.
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Funds Approved to Attract More Than $123.7 Million in Private Investment
Governor Cooper announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 21 grant requests to local governments totaling $10,790,000.
