Speaker-Designate Hall Announces Incoming Staff
North Carolina Speaker-Designate Destin Hall today announced the incoming staff for the Office of the Speaker of the House.
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Governor Stein’s Cabinet is Sworn In
“My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit the ground running to make North Carolina safer and stronger,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am grateful that this talented team has agreed to serve our state, and I look forward to working together to make our home state an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Senator Ted Budd Receives Committee Assignments for 119th Congress
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has received the following committee assignments for the 119th Congress:
North Carolina’s November County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 85 counties in November 2024, decreased in 12, and remained unchanged in three. Mitchell County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.9 percent while Orange and Currituck Counties each had the lowest at 2.9 percent. Fourteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases and one decreased.
State Auditor Boliek Responds to Gov. Stein’s Executive Orders
State Auditor Dave Boliek sent Gov. Josh Stein the following response to his request for Council of State concurrence on Executive Orders No. 1 and 2:
Maurice “Mo” Green Sworn in as North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction
Maurice “Mo” Green was sworn in as North Carolina’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction today at the Meredith Leigh Haynes-Bennie Lee Inman Education Center in Jamestown.
Governor Josh Stein Signs Five Helene Recovery Executive Orders in First Action as Governor
Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders to bring much-needed relief to people in western North Carolina, including accelerating temporary housing and the repair of private roads and bridges.
Josh Stein Sworn In As North Carolina’s 76th Governor
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 his wife Anna and family, Stein swore to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and North Carolina and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of governor.
North Carolina Launches Language Access Resources for State Government
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced that more North Carolinians will have the opportunity to connect with state government information, programs and services thanks to efforts to improve language access.
Governor Cooper Takes Capital Clemency Actions
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 these sentences after a thorough review of detailed petitions for clemency submitted by the defendants, input from district attorneys and the families of victims, and close review by the Governor’s Office.
Governor Issues 2 Commutations and 2 Pardons of Forgiveness
RALEIGH: 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 thorough review by the Office of Executive Clemency, the Office of General Counsel and the Governor.
Cooper and Stein File Lawsuit to Overturn Unconstitutional Republican Power Grab on State Board of Elections Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein sued Republican legislative leaders, arguing their recent changes to the State Board of Elections and county boards of elections clearly violate the separation of powers established in the North Carolina Constitution.