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Governor Josh Stein Announces Executive Order to Keep North Carolina Warm

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
January 7, 2025
As Winter Weather Hits Western North Carolina, Stein Waives Limits on Transporting Heating Fuels Raleigh, NC - Governor Josh Stein today announced an executive order to temporarily waive federal… Read More

Governor Josh Stein Joins HUD Leader Adrianne Todman to Announce $1.65 Billion For Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
January 7, 2025
Stein also announces his Sixth Hurricane Helene-related Executive Order and visits a newly installed temporary shelter in Old Fort Old Fort, NC - On January 7, 2025, Governor Josh Stein joined The… Read More

Governor Josh Stein Announces Members of Western North Carolina Recovery Team

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
January 7, 2025
Raleigh, NC - On January 7, 2025, Governor Josh Stein announced that he has hired six people who will play a key role in western North Carolina recovery efforts, including leaders of the… Read More

Governor Stein's Cabinet is Sworn In

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
January 6, 2025
Raleigh, NC - On January 6, 2025, ten members of Governor Josh Stein’s cabinet were sworn into office. “My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit the ground running to make North… Read More

ICYMI: In First Executive Orders, Governor Stein Focuses on Safety of Western NC Residents

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
January 3, 2025
Raleigh, NC - Governor Josh Stein yesterday traveled to Asheville to announce his first executive orders, demonstrating his commitment to urgently provide relief to people affected by Hurricane… Read More

Governor Josh Stein Announces District Attorney Appointment

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
January 3, 2025
Raleigh, NC - On January 3, 2025, Governor Josh Stein announced the appointment of Thomas Anglim as District Attorney for Prosecutorial District Two, which covers Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrell, and… Read More

Governor Josh Stein Signs Five Helene Recovery Executive Orders in First Action as Governor

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
January 2, 2025
Raleigh, NC - On January 2, 2025, Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders to bring much-needed relief to people in western North Carolina, including accelerating temporary housing and the… Read More

Josh Stein Sworn in as North Carolina's 76th Governor

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
January 1, 2025
Raleigh, NC - On January 1, 2025 in the Old Senate Chambers at the historic Capitol in downtown Raleigh, Josh Stein took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s 76th Governor. Joined by… Read More

Governor Cooper Takes Capital Clemency Actions

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
December 31, 2024
RALEIGH - On December 31, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he has commuted the sentences of 15 people on death row in North Carolina to life without the possibility of parole. He commuted… Read More

Governor Issues 2 Commutations and 2 Pardons of Forgiveness

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
December 31, 2024
RALEIGH - On December 31, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of two people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons of forgiveness to two others. The clemency actions followed… Read More

Watch: New Video Highlights Governor Cooper's Work to Strengthen North Carolina's Economy and Add More Than 640,000 New Jobs

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
December 30, 2024
RALEIGH - A new video released today highlights Governor Roy Cooper’s work to strengthen North Carolina’s economy and add more than 640,000 new jobs and tens of billions in economic… Read More

North Carolina Launches Language Access Resources for State Government

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
December 30, 2024
Effort Seeks to Make State Government More Welcoming and Effective for All RALEIGH - On December 30, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper announced that more North Carolinians will have the opportunity to… Read More

Governor Cooper and Governor-Elect Stein File Lawsuit to Overturn Unconstitutional Republican Power Grab on State Board of Elections Appointments

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
December 23, 2024
Lawsuit Argues Transfer of State Board of Elections Appointments to State Auditor Clearly Violates Separation of Powers Established in North Carolina Constitution RALEIGH - On December 23, 2024,… Read More

$15.5 Million Raised for NC Disaster Relief Fund to Help with Long-Term Hurricane Helene Recovery, Unmet Needs

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
December 23, 2024
NC Community Foundation to Serve as Partner for Future Grants RALEIGH - On December 23, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper announced donations of $15.5 million made to the NC Disaster Relief Fund are going… Read More

Governor Cooper Issues Six Commutations and Nine Pardons of Forgiveness

From: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
December 23, 2024
On December 23, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons to nine others. Raleigh - On December 23, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper… Read More