Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed August 26 as Women’s Equality Day in North Carolina to honor women leaders across the state and encourage residents to support organizations that advocate for social progress and equity for women.
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John Hood: State Politics Snaps Back Toward Normal
This year’s U.S. Senate race in North Carolina is shaping up to be a highly competitive and expensive one — which should surprise no one who’s lived in our state or watched our politics for more than an instant.
John Hood: Prejudice Makes Us All Worse Off
RALEIGH — Prejudice is morally wrong. It’s also immensely foolish, producing self-inflicted wounds for individuals, companies, and communities.
Governor Cooper Lifts North Carolina’s COVID-19 State of Emergency
Governor Roy Cooper ended the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency. With vaccines, treatments, and other tools to combat COVID-19 widely available, and with new legislation now providing the requested flexibility to North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and health care providers to continue to respond, the state is poised to continue comprehensive pandemic response without the need for the State of Emergency.
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.
Senator Jim Perry: More energy means lower prices
Inflation and economic uncertainty are hurting small businesses and consumers, who must pay more for essential everyday goods. Energy prices are a particular sticking point, with the national average still up 32.75% from last year. Businesses are feeling the pain of increased transportation costs that translate into the price of goods, municipal transportation fleets are blowing by set fuel budgets, and everyday Americans flinch as they put gas in their tank on their way to work.
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 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.
North Carolina and United Kingdom sign agreement to strengthen economic ties
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Minister for International Trade Penny Mordaunt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Trade Relations to strengthen economic ties and transition to a clean energy economy.
World Golf Hall of Fame Returns to North Carolina
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the World Golf Hall of Fame announced that the World Golf Hall of Fame will be moved to Pinehurst, North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper joined the announcement today, where the two organizations detailed the new visitor experience at the USGA’s Golf House Pinehurst campus set to open in 2024. The Hall of Fame will relocate its physical collection from Florida to North Carolina.
Perry appointed to Hurricane Response and Recovery Committee
Senator Jim Perry, Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate, has been appointed to serve on the Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery by Senate President Pro Tempore, Phil Berger.
NC Wildlife Federation names Senator Jim Perry as Legislator of the Year
The NC Wildlife Federation has announced the winners of its 58th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2022 include agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North Carolina’s wildlife, habitat and natural resources.
Kinston City Council selects Rhonda Barwick as the new City Manager
On Tuesday night’s city council meeting, the council selected Rhonda Barwick as its new City Manager. Barwick has worked with the city of Kinston for 28 years.
Greene County Board of Elections to establish One-Stop early voting at upcoming meeting
The Greene County Board of Elections will meet on Wednesday, July 20, in the Commissioners' Meeting Room at the Greene County Operations Center at 6 p.m. to establish the One-Stop early voting hours and locations for the general election in November 2022.
Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills, Vetoes Four Bills and Lets One Bill Become Law
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law.