Today Governor Josh Stein and Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt joined state and elected local officials in volunteering at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina as federal food assistance continues to stall. During his visit, Governor Stein presented a $3.34 million check from the State of North Carolina, part of his ongoing initiative to surge public and private donations to food banks.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) today announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s veterans and their families.
Today Governor Josh Stein highlighted the stories of Medicaid patients and providers while calling an extra session of the North Carolina General Assembly on November 17, 2025, to fund Medicaid. Governor Stein was joined by disability advocates Demi Eckhoff and Betsy MacMichael and Dr. Karen Smith, all of whom shared the impact of Medicaid on their lives.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State of North Carolina will grant $10 million to local food banks across the state. The State is joined by AmeriHealth Caritas, which will give $5 million, The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, which will accelerate $2.5 million from a previously announced $10 million gift, and other donors. These announcements come as food banks prepare for an influx of need following the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s decision to suspend the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November.
This month, Governor Stein announced that North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the November benefits for the 1.4 million North Carolinians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be delayed if the federal government shutdown continues.
This month Governor Josh Stein is discussing public safety and mental health investments that would make North Carolina communities safer. Media outlets are invited to publish Governor Stein’s column below.
Today, Governor Stein announced he has signed one bill into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 449:
Today Governor Josh Stein urged passage of House Bill 491, which would pull $190 million from the Medicaid Contingency Reserve to partially fund the Medicaid program and allow the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to reverse and delay provider rate cuts that took effect on October 1, 2025. The Governor released the following statement: