Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 560: Scholarships for Children of Wartime Veterans Gov. Cooper shared the following statement on Senate Bill 560: "These scholarships are earned through the service and...
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North Carolina: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Additional $281.5 Million for Resiliency Projects in NC
In addition to the design and construction of a new levee in Princeville, the US Army Corpsof Engineers announced that it will direct $281.5 million to complete two significant resiliency projectsin eastern North Carolina. "These substantial...
North Carolina: Governor Cooper Announces Finish Line Grants Program Has Awarded More Than 3,000 Grants Totaling Over $2 Million to Community College Students
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the Finish Line Grants program has issued more than 3,000 grants and $2 million since the program was announced in July 2018. The Finish Line Grants program helps students stay on track to complete their degree...
North Carolina: Governor's Office Statement on Legislative Session, GOP Refusal to Negotiate
Governor Roy Cooper's spokesman Ford Porter released the following statement on this week's legislative session: "Public officials are elected to do the hard work of governing and find compromises, but Republican leaders are refusing to negotiate...
North Carolina: In Greenville, Governor Cooper, Health and Community Leaders Push for Medicaid Expansion
Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary of Health and Human Services Mandy K. Cohen met with eastern North Carolina leaders today to discuss the need for Medicaid expansion to improve health outcomes and bolster economies in the region. Hosted by Vidant...
North Carolina: Sara Lee Frozen Bakery to Expand in Edgecombe County
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a provider of baked desserts, treats and snacks, will create 108 jobs as it expands its food manufacturing center in Edgecombe County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest an additional $19.8 million in...
North Carolina: Governor Cooper Statement on Announcement of Federal Funds for Princeville
On Thursday, it was announced that the US Army Corps of Engineers will allocate $39.6 million for the design and construction of a levee in Princeville, as the historic community continues to recover from unprecedented flooding during recent hurricanes...
North Carolina awarded $56 million to promote children's well-being and early learning
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina will receive $56 million in federal funding over the next seven years to support children's health and well-being, improve access to high-quality early learning for families across the state and...
North Carolina: Packaging Manufacturer to Create 46 New Jobs in Guilford County
LLFlex, a leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions, will create 46 new jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $7.6 million to locate a facility in High Point. "Another manufacturing...
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