Press Releases
Child Care Teachers Tell Governor Cooper that Their Health is In Jeopardy and Urge Lawmakers to Expand Medicaid
Governor Roy Cooper met with childcare teachers at Noah’s Ark Children’s Center in Wilmington. In a roundtable discussion, teachers shared that too many of their colleagues are suffering from preventable diseases because they do not have access to health insurance.
Key Industries to Get Help Tackling Challenges in Three Regions, Governor Cooper Announces
Three North Carolina regions will receive technical assistance and coaching to boost key industries in their communities, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Gov. Cooper Signs Bill Into Law
Gov. Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Volumetric Modular Manufacturer Create 130 Jobs in Richmond County
Hamlet, a producer of pre-fabricated building components for the construction industry, will open a manufacturing facility in Richmond County, creating 130 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Final Round of Hurricane Assistance Checks Mailed to Fishermen
More financial relief is on its way to North Carolina commercial fishermen hit hard by Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
After Losing Children to Opioid Use Disorder, Parents Urge Lawmakers to Expand Medicaid
In a roundtable discussion with Governor Roy Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, parents shared the pain of losing children to the opioid epidemic and urged lawmakers to expand Medicaid to provide access to treatment.
North Carolina’s 2018 Juvenile Crime Rate Dips to Lowest Rate Recorded
North Carolina’s juvenile crime rate fell to its lowest point since the state began recording juvenile crime data – 16.18 complaints per every 1,000 kids – according to the latest report from the Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice section.
Governor Notes Progress in Fighting Opioid Epidemic; Unveils Opioid Action Plan 2.0
Today, at the opening of the 2019 Opioid Summit, Governor Roy Cooper highlighted the state’s progress in addressing the opioid epidemic over the last two years and launched the updated Opioid Action Plan 2.0 to continue to combat this issue in North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper Proclaims June as Pride Month
To honor the progress made in the LGBTQ rights movement, Gov. Cooper proclaimed June as LGBTQ Pride month in North Carolina.
Stay Vigilant about Possible Flooding, Governor Cooper Urges
Additional rains and flooding will continue to impact North Carolina today and into this evening, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned Monday, and urged drivers to be safe and avoid floodwaters.
