Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order that takes several steps to defend access to reproductive health services in North Carolina.
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Governor Cooper signs three bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
United States Supreme Court agrees to hear North Carolina redistricting case
On Thursday the United States Supreme Court agreed to review Moore v. Harper, a case seeking to confirm the constitutional authority of state legislatures to set the time, place and manner of elections.
Governor Cooper signs six bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law.
State Senate passes bill to keep Hemp legal in North Carolina
The Senate passed Senate Bill 455 to keep hemp legal in North Carolina and allow small businesses that sell CBD and hemp products to remain open.
North Carolina's May employment figures released
The state’s seasonally adjusted May 2022 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, remaining unchanged from April’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent.
Governor Cooper tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Roy Cooper tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor is experiencing mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid, an oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. Governor Cooper is vaccinated against the virus and has received two booster shots.
North Carolina approved to extend Child Care P-EBT Food Assistance Benefits, First issuance scheduled for next week
Next week, North Carolina’s youngest children who are eligible for food assistance benefits will begin to receive extra monthly benefits tied to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021-2022 school year. North Carolina is among the first states in the nation to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a 2021-2022 Child Care Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer food assistance program.
Governor Cooper proclaims May 2 – 6 as Teacher Appreciation Week
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 2 – 6, 2022 as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 3, 2022 as Teacher Appreciation Day to celebrate North Carolina’s educators and highlight their impact on children and the state.
North Carolina's March county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 85 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in three, and remained unchanged in 12. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.7 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
Governor Cooper: Career Coaching Program to support state employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder
In recognition of World Autism Month in North Carolina and to help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) succeed in the workplace, Governor Roy Cooper has announced a pilot program to provide career coaching to state employees with ASD who need support in applying for promotions or job changes within state government.
Governor Cooper announces $34 million for tuition assistance for summer courses
Governor Roy Cooper directed $34 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential and to help address K-12 student learning and mental health needs as students continue to recover from the pandemic.
Speed a Little, Lose a Lot Campaign is April 11-17
Famed NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte has a message for all North Carolinians: speeding belongs on the racetrack - not the highway.
Governor Cooper proclaims April as North Carolina STEM Education Month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as North Carolina STEM Education Month to show support for the students, leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields across our state.
Ahead of Final Four, Governor Cooper proclaims North Carolina as The Center of the College Basketball Universe
Ahead of Duke University and the University of North Carolina’s Final Four battle on Saturday, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed North Carolina as The Center of the College Basketball Universe.
First Medicaid Managed Care members receive food services through Healthy Opportunities pilot program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a major milestone in its innovative Healthy Opportunities Pilot program with 10 people who are members of managed care successfully receiving a food service delivered through NC Medicaid Managed Care.
President Biden orders U.S. Flags half-staff
President Biden ordered all United States Flags to half-staff March 23-27, 2022, in honor of former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright.
Governor Cooper orders flags at Half Staff
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Steer clear of scammers this tax season
It’s tax season, which means scammers are out in full force looking to take advantage of hardworking North Carolinians. Each year, my office hears from North Carolinians struggling to file their taxes while fending off fraudsters. Tax scams put people’s money and personal information at risk, but my office is here to help you avoid them. Here are some tips to help you file your taxes safely.
Gov. Cooper refuses to end State of Emergency after two years
For 730 days, Gov. Roy Cooper has kept North Carolina in a “state of emergency” even as COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines have disappeared.