Governor Stein Proposes $1.4 Billion Critical Needs Budget to Keep North Carolina Strong, Including $319 Million for Medicaid and Raises for Law Enforcement, Teachers, Nurses and Other Public Servants
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein joined tribal leaders and members from all eight of North Carolina’s state-recognized tribes and four Urban American Indian Organizations for the United Tribes of North Carolina's Annual Unity Conference.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's Sweeney Water Treatment Plant in Wilmington to announce $17 million in grants to protect families from forever chemicals like PFAS and GenX in their drinking water. The funds will be used to extend waterlines to connect more than 300 homes with contaminated wells to CFPUA's supply of safe drinking water.
Governor Josh Stein announced US Forged Rings, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty steel products, will establish a major production facility in Hertford County. The company says the project will involve three phases and carry a planned total investment of $875 million. According to the company, the project’s first two phases are estimated to create 625 new full-time jobs.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein joined the Commission of Indian Affairs’ reception to celebrate the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina securing full federal recognition through the Lumbee Fairness Act.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 12 grant requests for local governments totaling $5,876,853. The grants include commitments to creating a total of 277 jobs, 71 of which were previously announced. As a result of these grants, the additional investment in these projects, from private and public sources, is expected to reach more than $43 million.
(RALEIGH) Governor Stein’s Energy Policy Task Force released its interim report yesterday, putting forth a set of recommendations to ensure that North Carolinians have affordable, reliable, and clean energy supplies amid rapidly growing demand for energy.
Governor Stein appointed John W. Gajda, P.E., to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to highlight ways he is reducing energy costs and investing in the state’s top-tier workforce here in North Carolina. The Governor also announced the launch of an online dashboard that details growth in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, including new jobs announcements, investments in communities, and medical debt relieved.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein signed an executive order to improve behavioral health care and public safety in North Carolina. Executive Order 33 directs several cabinet agencies to take action strengthening how the state’s behavioral health and criminal justice systems coordinate and serve the public.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein shared developments on the state’s response to this past weekend’s snowstorm.
