VETO-RAMA: Senate Republicans Break Override Record with 12 Stein Vetoes
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Senate Republicans successfully overrode 12 of Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes, the most vetoes overridden by the Senate in a single day.
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Governor Stein Spotlights Teachers, Law Enforcement, and Medicaid Enrollees Who Need a Budget Passed
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein highlighted working North Carolinians to urge the General Assembly to prioritize passing a budget and expanding opportunity for all North Carolinians.
State Auditor Boliek Statement on Veto Override of House Bill 549
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Boliek released the following statement on the North Carolina General Assembly overriding the veto of House Bill 549, "Clarify Powers of State Auditor":
NC House Overrides Gov. Stein’s Veto of HB 805
Blake Boykin, businessman, and the Chairman of the Wilson County Board of Education, announced today that he will run for North Carolina House in the November 3, 2026 election. Boykin, a Republican, will challenge the Democratic State Representative for the 24th House District seat, which includes all of Wilson County and part of Nash County.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
North Carolina Launches Strategic Planning Process to Guide State’s Economic Development through 2030
Raleigh, N.C. - Today in partnership with Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official kickoff of the state’s next Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan, which will seek input from North Carolinians throughout the state and is expected to be published in spring 2026.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper Announces U.S. Senate Bid
RALEIGH, N.C. — Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate. In a statement released Monday, Cooper said, “I have thought on it and prayed about it, and I have decided: I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Carolina.”
Congresswoman Ross Statement on Roy Cooper
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross released the following statement on Governor Roy Cooper running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina:
John Hood: Push Reset Button on State Budget
RALEIGH — North Carolina is in a mess. It was an entirely predictable mess. Indeed, I and others have been predicting it for more than two years. But former Gov. Roy Cooper, coming soon to a U.S. Senate race near you, and lawmakers of both parties didn’t listen. They expanded Medicaid to include hundreds of thousands of childless, able-bodied North Carolinians — without a realistic means of paying the bill.
Op-Ed: Strength, grit, and heart of Western North Carolina
In my decades of public service—from the sheriff’s office in Rutherford County to the UNC Board of Governors—I’ve seen the strength, grit, and heart of Western North Carolina. We’re resilient people. But resilience doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes planning, protection, and the right long-term partners.
Budd Votes to Advance Senate’s Intelligence Authorization, Highlights Wins for Privacy and National Security
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the release of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (IAA).
Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $204 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
Governor Josh Stein announced today that 27 counties across the state will receive more than $204 million in funding for 48 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The awards will improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, address PFAS and other forever chemicals, identify and replace lead pipes, and improve resiliency after future storms.