Stein creates health care affordability commission
Gov. Josh Stein has created a Health Care Affordability Commission to develop recommendations on health care costs, transparency, competition, workforce shortages and rural affordability.
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Stein highlights state clean water investments as PFAS concerns continue
Gov. Josh Stein and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson highlighted state investments in clean water infrastructure and PFAS response during a Wilmington visit.
NC lawmakers override vetoes on immigration, DEI and education bills
North Carolina lawmakers moved Wednesday to override vetoes on bills involving immigration enforcement, DEI policies, public education, higher education and state agencies.
Stein signs six bills, including housing finance and agriculture measures
Gov. Josh Stein signed six bills Monday, including measures involving housing finance, agricultural law, worker safety and workers’ compensation.
Stein signs property tax reappraisal moratorium, UNC capital bill
Gov. Josh Stein signed a property tax reappraisal moratorium and a UNC capital contracting bill into law Friday, while raising concerns about Helene recovery in Buncombe County.
Stein asks Congress for more than $10 billion for Helene recovery
Gov. Josh Stein asked members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation to support more than $10 billion in additional federal funding for western North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene recovery.
Stein, Commerce secretary promote North Carolina investment ties in Switzerland, Germany
Gov. Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley traveled to Switzerland and Germany to promote North Carolina for business investment and tourism.
Stein signs order directing agencies to coordinate on housing affordability
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order Tuesday directing state cabinet agencies to coordinate on housing supply, affordability and access as North Carolina faces what the governor’s office described as a housing shortage affecting renters, homeowners, workers and older residents.
Budget framework draws cautious response from Stein
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein responded cautiously Tuesday to a developing state budget framework, welcoming the possibility of pay raises for teachers, state law enforcement officers and state employees while criticizing a proposed constitutional amendment that he said could limit North Carolina’s ability to fund core public services.
Stein signs bill shifting federal funds for broadband, water projects
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has signed a bill giving state budget officials more flexibility to manage federal recovery money tied to broadband, water and sewer infrastructure projects before a federal spending deadline.
Governor Josh Stein Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, proclaimed by Governor Josh Stein. North Carolina's 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign theme, "Positive Childhoods Start With Us," reminds us that everyone has a responsibility to create the conditions children and families need to thrive.
Governor Stein Proposes Third Hurricane Helene Recovery State Budget to Rebuild Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein called on the General Assembly to invest $792 million in the next phase of Hurricane Helene recovery and support western North Carolina’s families. The Governor announced his latest budget request at a home being reconstructed by Appalachia Service Project, a nonprofit grant recipient, and underlined the team effort still needed to rebuild western North Carolina for the long haul.