Press Releases

Governor Cooper to Veto Election Bill that Makes it Harder to Vote and for Votes to Count

Governor Roy Cooper said today he will veto Senate Bill 747, the dangerous election bill that makes it harder for people, especially young people, college students away from home and people of color to vote and for their votes to count. The Governor also plans to veto Senate Bill 749 if it reaches his desk as drafted.

Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.

Governor Cooper Announces Home Builder Will Create 263 Jobs with New Facility in Stanly County

Clayton Supply, part of Clayton Home Building Group, will create 263 jobs as it locates a new facility in Stanly County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces $24.9 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Bladen, Columbus and Sampson Counties

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina internet service provider Star Telephone Membership Corporation will receive $24.9 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to connect rural residents, businesses and farmers in Bladen, Columbus and Sampson counties to reliable, affordable high-speed internet.

Governor Cooper Visits Tools4Schools Free Classroom Supply Store for Teachers in Wake County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Tools4Schools, a classroom supply store operated by WakeEd Partnership that provides free school supplies to Wake County Public School teachers.

Governor Cooper Highlights Urgent Need to Start Medicaid Expansion at Yadkin County Roundtable

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion in Yadkinville to highlight the urgent need to start Medicaid Expansion that has already been agreed to in a strong bipartisan vote of the legislature.

Governor Cooper Statement in Response to General Assembly Election Bills

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the General Assembly's passage of Senate Bill 747 Elections Law Changes, which the General Assembly passed on Wednesday night, as well as other harmful bills also currently being pushed by extreme MAGA Republican legislators, Senate Bill 749 and House Bill 772:

Governor Cooper Highlights Urgent Need to Start Medicaid Expansion at Richmond County Roundtable

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion in Hamlet to highlight the urgent need to start Medicaid Expansion that has already been agreed to in a strong bipartisan vote of the legislature.

Governor Cooper Comment on Veto Override Actions

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the General Assembly's veto override actions:

Local Communities to Receive $8.5 million for Parks and Recreation Projects, Gov. Cooper Announces

Governor Roy Cooper announced today $8.5 million in grants to fund 19 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.