Governor Roy Cooper directed $14.5 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential and to support beginning teachers as they start a new academic year.
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North Carolina's July Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2022 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, remaining unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Governor Cooper reestablishes Andrea Harris Equity Task Force to continue work to address underserved communities
Governor Roy Cooper reestablished the Andrea Harris Equity Task Force through an Executive Order to continue the work that the group has done to address social, economic and health disparities in underserved and underrepresented communities.
Registration Open for September 8 Webinar: Conservation in Practice
The next webinar in our 2022 Virtual Conservation Series is Thursday September 8th! Save your spot today by registering now. Join other ForestHers for an exploration of conservation practices that create and maintain healthy soil, water, plants, and wildlife.
N.C. State Fair online advance tickets now available at discounted prices
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Fair returns to the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh Oct. 13 - 23, and fairgoers can save money on admission and rides by purchasing tickets online in advance now.
NCDOT, SHP Stress Move Over Law
The Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights. But drivers aren’t always adhering to the law, and that can cause life-altering situations.
John Hood: Cooper Defends Racial Discrimination
Because I am an inveterate optimist who likes to think the best of other folks, I’m going to assume for the sake of the following argument that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and former governors Jim Hunt, Mike Easley, and Bev Perdue sometimes sign documents they’ve not closely read.
North Carolina's June county and area employment figures released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in June and decreased in two. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.0 percent while Orange and Buncombe Counties each had the lowest at 3.3 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases. Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount had the highest rate at 6.5 percent while Asheville and Durham-Chapel Hill each had the lowest at 3.4 percent. The June not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 4.1 percent.
Dr. Mary Ann Wolf - Op Ed: Leandro Amicus Brief
“We don’t have any teacher applicants for our vacancies,” said two superintendents from rural North Carolina public school districts.
Governor Cooper encourages all North Carolinians to be prepared
August is Preparedness Month in North Carolina and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging individuals, families, schools and businesses to review their emergency plans and update their emergency supply kits.
Governor Cooper and nine current and former Governors submit Amicus Brief in support of fair and equitable college admissions
Governor Roy Cooper along with current Governor John Bel Edwards (LA) and former Governors Mike Easley (NC), Bev Perdue (NC), Jim Hunt (NC), Jim Hodges (SC), Richard Riley (SC), Ray Mabus (MS), Roy Barnes (GA), and Terry McAuliffe (VA) submitted an amicus brief in support of UNC (the University of North Carolina) in the United States Supreme Court cases challenging the consideration of race in college admissions at UNC and Harvard.
VolunteerNC announces $11.5 Million in AmeriCorps Grants to 21 North Carolina organizations
RALEIGH: VolunteerNC, an agency within the Office of the Governor, today announced that North Carolina has received $11.5 million in funding from AmeriCorps to support nearly 700 AmeriCorps members to serve with 21 organizations across the state.
Mega Millions jackpot soars past $1 billion
Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot just crossed a major milestone as it now stands at an estimated $1.1 billion. A North Carolina winner on Friday night would have the choice of taking home the $1.1 billion as an annuity or $648.2 million in cash. The jackpot ranks as the second largest in the 20-year history of Mega Millions and third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
John Hood: Empty Buses Don’t Improve Air Quality
In nearly all North Carolina communities with bus systems, ridership is significantly lower than it was just a few years ago. In Greensboro, for example, there were 1.9 million passenger trips on city buses last year, down approximately 60% from the total in 2014. Over the same period, Winston-Salem buses experienced a comparable drop-off. In Charlotte, it was a staggering 75%.
Governor Cooper issues Executive Order to improve resilience of State Buildings against flooding
Raleigh: Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 266 to improve the resilience of state buildings against flooding. The Order directs the North Carolina Department of Administration (NC DOA) to work with stakeholders to update the state’s Uniform Floodplain Management Policy.