Stein signs bills on law enforcement, trafficking, taxes and water systems
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills July 2 involving law enforcement retirees, human trafficking, tax changes, senior fraud protections and water and wastewater systems.
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Stein signs public safety, housing and state workforce bills
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills into law addressing gang activity, involuntary commitment, housing development rules, stormwater incentives and state government employment.
Stein bars state employees from using nonpublic information in prediction markets
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order Wednesday barring state employees from using nonpublic information gained through their work to participate in prediction markets for personal financial benefit.
Stein connects housing affordability push to construction workforce training
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein said Thursday that North Carolina’s housing shortage is tied not only to land use and development policy, but also to whether the state can train enough workers to build the homes it needs.
Stein order restricts state employees from using inside information in prediction markets
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has signed an executive order restricting state employees from participating in prediction markets when the activity involves nonpublic information, state resources or matters connected to their official duties.
Stein administration releases new four-year economic development plan
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce have released a new four-year economic development plan intended to guide state policy on infrastructure, workforce development, business competitiveness and community well-being.
Stein administration releases four-year economic development plan for North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce have released a new four-year economic development plan that ties the state’s growth strategy to infrastructure, workforce development, housing, child care, health care and rural competitiveness.
Stein signs executive order directing agencies to address housing affordability
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein has signed an executive order directing cabinet agencies to work together on housing supply, affordability and access as North Carolina faces rising home prices, population growth and local infrastructure pressure.
Stein takes action on one bill
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Stein announced he has signed one bill into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 696:
The Governor’s April Column: Keeping North Carolina Strong
(RALEIGH) This month Governor Josh Stein is highlighting investments in his recommended budget that would build on North Carolina’s success story and keep the state strong. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. –
Stein unveils budget plan focused on teacher pay, tax relief and public safety
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to keep North Carolina strong. The Governor’s budget raises starting teacher pay to the highest in the Southeast and provides meaningful tax relief to working families while ensuring North Carolina can continue to invest in critical needs, including public safety, public education, child care, workforce development, and health care. This budget complements the Governor's targeted budgets to address critical needs and support ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, addressing immediate challenges while planning for long-term success.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
(Raleigh) Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.