Statement from Governor Josh Stein on 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Governor Josh Stein released the following statement reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.
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Governor Stein, NCDHHS Announce Funding Opportunity in Child Care Disaster Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby
Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina announced the application window will open soon for $20 million to build and expand child care programs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
State Awards Grants to 46 Small Businesses to Accelerate Technology Commercialization
Governor Stein announced that the North Carolina Department of Commerce, on behalf of the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology, & Innovation, has awarded 50 grants to 46 North Carolina-based small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative new technologies. These technologies span a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, health care, defense, advanced materials, seafood production, and space.
LGC Takes Action to Address Two Financially Troubled North Carolina Towns
The Local Government Commission (LGC) approved Resolutions of Notice and Warning for the towns of Ronda (Wilkes County) and Rowland (Robeson County) following persistent financial management and statutory compliance concerns.
Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt Invites Local Governments to Submit Nominations for 2026 Medal of Valor Award
Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt announced the opening of submissions for the 2026 Medal of Valor award.
VolunteerNC Awarded More Than $13.2 Million in AmeriCorps Funding to Support Service Programs Across the State
(RALEIGH) Today VolunteerNC announced that its AmeriCorps NC program received more than $13.2 million in funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
Stein highlights public safety in budget
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials and specialized units including the Selective Enforcement Unit and K-9 teams at Raleigh Police Department’s Special Operations Division to highlight the state budget’s investments in public safety, including the largest pay raises to law enforcement in recent state history.
Legislature Passes Bill to Modernize Credit Union Laws, Expand Access to Underserved North Carolinians
Raleigh, NC – Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation to modernize the laws governing state-chartered credit unions, and to authorize credit unions to serve North Carolinians who have dwindling access to financial services.
Stein announces two judicial appointments
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments:
North Carolina sets tourism spending record in 2025
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, surpassing the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024.
NC Senate approves pause on 2026 property tax revaluations
Raleigh, N.C. — The N.C. Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 889, which halts property tax revaluation changes in 2026. This bill freezes any proposed property value adjustments prompted by a reappraisal, but would allow those values to take effect in 2027. This pause provides the General Assembly with more time to put forward additional proposals for property tax reforms.
House Democrats Introduce Bill to Help Recoup Money for Ratepayers
In February, a three-judge panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that state regulators erred in approving a Duke Energy fuel rate adjustment. But with the passage of Senate Bill 266, over the Governor’s veto, the utility did not have to repay consumers. Lawmakers changed the law while the court handled the appeal, meaning that consumers were unable to access millions of dollars in potential refunds.