Press Releases

Governor Cooper Proclaims March 2022 as Students@Work℠ Month

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 2022 as Students@Work℠ Month in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Proclaims March as Women’s History Month

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March as Women’s History Month to honor the women who have shaped North Carolina’s history.

North Carolina Communities Awarded $164 Million for Water and Sewer Improvement Projects

Governor Roy Cooper announced today $164 million in loans and grants to help pay for 76 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide. 

Masks to Become Optional in State Agencies Starting March 7

Based on improving trends with COVID-19, masks will become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7.

Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Sanctions in Response to Russian Attack on Ukraine, Orders State Agencies to Review Contracts and Terminate Agreements with Russian Entities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 251 in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that directs state government agencies and departments to review all existing contracts and operations and to terminate any agreements or operations that directly benefit Russian entities.

NC Teachers Win Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards

Six North Carolina educators have won Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards to help strengthen their work in schools, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education announced.

Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations and appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions today.

Governor Cooper Highlights North Carolina’s Transition to Clean Transportation, Tours First-of-its-Kind Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Charlotte

Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured PoleVolt, a new electric vehicle charging station in Charlotte created by a partnership between the City of Charlotte, Duke Energy, Centralina Regional Council and UNC Charlotte.

Governor Cooper Signs One Bill into Law, Vetoes One Bill

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:

Governor Cooper Discusses Mental Health Initiatives in NC Colleges and Universities with Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, NCCU Officials and Students

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and North Carolina Central University students, faculty and staff to learn more about the work at the university to expand and strengthen mental health services at North Carolina’s higher education institutions.