Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order prohibiting the use of certain applications and websites on state devices including computers and mobile phones.
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Friday the 13th drawing offers $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
North Carolinians hoping to get lucky on Friday the 13th have a shot at the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history as the jackpot now stands at $1.35 billion.
NCDMV Customers: Beware of Scam Targeting N.C. Residents
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Governor Cooper: Sustainable Electricity We Can Rely On
North Carolinians deserve reliable, sustainable electricity at a reasonable cost, but because of increasingly severe weather and aging fossil fuel plants, that result could be less certain. That’s why we now have a plan to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity by moving more quickly toward low-cost renewable energy.
Wednesday’s Powerball drawing brings $1 million win
One North Carolinian who tried their luck in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize.
Readout from Governor’s Office Meeting with Duke Energy Officials Following Christmas Power Outages
Governor Cooper and staff from the Governor’s Office met with officials from Duke Energy to ask questions about the causes of power outages over the Christmas holiday, December 24, 25, and 26, and understand utility leaders’ plans to avoid similar outages and improve communications with customers and the public in the future.
Save a Life: Apply For a Free Bicycle Helmet
As part of the annual Bicycle Helmet Initiative to encourage more children to wear helmets, the N.C. Department of Transportation will give free protective headwear to organizations across the state to distribute to youth cyclists.
John Hood: New Law Properly Checks Governor’s Power
When COVID-19 first struck North Carolina nearly three years ago, Gov. Roy Cooper responded with a series of executive orders that closed or limited the operations of schools, businesses, public amenities, and even churches.
NCDOT Accomplishments Cover Land, Sea, Air
The N.C. Department of Transportation accomplished feats in 2022 that will improve the lives of North Carolinians and visitors to our state for decades to come.
Mega Millions to end 2022 with a chance at a $640 million jackpot
Someone in North Carolina could end 2022 with a big bang if in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing they took home a jackpot now worth an estimated $640 million.
North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Releases 2022 Report
The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice delivered its 2022 report to Gov. Roy Cooper. The report is available here. An overview of progress made in implementing the task force’s 2020 recommendations is available here. The task force is co-chaired by Attorney General Josh Stein and Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls.
North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
Murphy to Co-Chair Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus
Reps. Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) announced that Rep. Murphy will serve as the Republican co-chair of the Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC) for the 118th Congress. Established in 2009, CAMC is a bipartisan group of lawmakers that promotes academic medicine in congressional policy discussions to ensure a healthier future for all Americans.
John Hood: Judges Cannot Amend the Constitution
Most of the nine justices on the United States Supreme Court espouse some version of the originalist school of constitutional interpretation. Starting early next year, most of the seven justices on the North Carolina Supreme Court will be originalists, too.
Treasurer Folwell Seeking Public Perspective on Health Care Costs at New Bern Forum
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, will hold a public hearing on the Medical Debt De-Weaponization Act in New Bern from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Community members are invited to speak out to fight for change.