Governor Cooper signs bill into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: SB 582.
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Governor Cooper signs one bill into law, vetoes one bill
"For the safety of students and teachers, North Carolina should keep guns off school grounds."
State Senate to propose 10-year, $12 billion alternative to bond package
State Senate leaders will propose spending $3 billion over the next two years on capital and infrastructure projects. That money is part of a larger 10-year, $12 billion “cash” plan tied to the Senate’s budget.
Governor Cooper discusses “Your Shot at a Million” vaccine cash drawing in Davidson County
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the Davidson County Health Department vaccine clinic in Lexington to see more people get their COVID-19 vaccine and talk about the Your Shot at a Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings for vaccinated North Carolinians. The health department has administered a majority of the vaccinations across Davidson County, administering nearly 60,400 doses.
Governor Cooper appoints new district court judge
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Joal Broun to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 15B, serving Chatham and Orange counties.
Governor Cooper encourages more NC businesses to go all in on volunteering
Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging businesses and employees across North Carolina to go All In for NC by joining volunteer efforts during the week of June 14 and beyond. All In NC is a call to action for more North Carolinians to become volunteers, and businesses can help lead the effort.
Governor Cooper proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth Day
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day in North Carolina, honoring the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Governor Cooper signs five bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed five bills into a law. Read the Bills in the article.
Bill to penalize tardy payments to charter schools moves forward
The state Senate’s main education committee has endorsed a bill that would penalize N.C. school systems for late payments to charter schools.
Governor Cooper grants pardon of innocence
Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Charles Ray Finch of Wilson, who was convicted of a crime he did not commit. Finch’s pardon application was thoroughly reviewed by the Office of Executive Clemency, the Office of the General Counsel and the Governor.
As COVID-19 variant of concern spreads rapidly, health officials urge North Carolinians to get vaccinated
There is increasing urgency for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the more dangerous new Delta variant is rapidly spreading in the United States, including in North Carolina. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classified the Delta variant as a ‘variant of concern’ because it spreads faster than current COVID-19 variants.
Governor Cooper signs two bills into law
"Organ donation brings life and hope from tragedy, and this legislation helps reduce the waiting list of people waiting for life saving transplants."