North Carolina Office of the Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 28, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

Governor Stein Highlights Importance of Construction Apprenticeships Following Housing Affordability Executive Order

Today Governor Josh Stein joined Pitt Community College President Maria Pharr and Tiana Berryman, Greenville’s Director of Neighborhood and Business Services, to highlight how the community college’s construction and industrial technology program is …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 27, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

In NC Strong Update, Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Law Enforcement and Military, Takes Action on Prediction Markets

Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to honor the law enforcement officials and servicemembers who keep North Carolinians safe. Governor Stein also signed an executive order to protect the integrity of state government from prediction …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 26, 2026 - 17:41 GMT

Governor Stein Announces $100 Million Expansion for BorgWarner in Hendersonville

Today Governor Josh Stein announced BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), a global product leader of sustainable mobility solutions, will add 378 jobs in Henderson County. The company says it plans to invest $100 million in Hendersonville to vertically integrate …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 21, 2026 - 19:51 GMT

Governor Stein Celebrates Child Care Providers, Urges General Assembly to Invest in North Carolina’s Future

Today Governor Josh Stein celebrated North Carolina’s child care providers and presented a proclamation honoring Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. “Child care providers across the state provide high-quality care to kids in their most formative years …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 21, 2026 - 19:51 GMT

Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Older Americans

Today in celebration of Older Americans Month, Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to highlight ways his administration is supporting North Carolina’s older adults and to proclaim May as Older Americans …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 20, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Governor Stein Announces State’s New “First in Opportunity” Strategic Economic Development Plan

Today Governor Josh Stein and the NC Department of Commerce announced North Carolina’s new "First in Opportunity” Strategic Economic Development Plan – a comprehensive statewide roadmap designed to guide North Carolina’s next phase of economic growth …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 19, 2026 - 23:56 GMT

Governor Stein Signs Executive Order Aimed at Increasing Housing Opportunities and Affordability Across North Carolina

Today Governor Stein signed an executive order to increase housing opportunities and affordability for all North Carolinians. Executive Order No. 36 directs cabinet agencies to work together to increase housing supply, affordability, and access and to use …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 18, 2026 - 21:19 GMT

Governor Stein Highlights Drop in Overdose Deaths, Commitment to Prevent and Treating Opioid Addiction

Today Governor Stein visited Hope Haven, a substance abuse rehabilitation center in Charlotte, to highlight how opioid settlement funds are supporting people recovering from opioid addiction and preventing fatal overdoses. “Every life we lose to an …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 18, 2026 - 21:19 GMT

Governor Stein Proclaims North Carolina Heat Safety Week

Today Governor Josh Stein proclaimed May 18-22, 2026, North Carolina Heat Safety Week to raise awareness about the dangers that high temperatures pose to people’s health. The proclamation also brings attention to state programs that support North Carolina’ …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 18, 2026 - 21:19 GMT

The Governor’s May Column: Honoring Our Servicemembers

This month Governor Stein is highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to supporting our military during Military Appreciation Month. Media outlets are invited to publish Governor Stein’s column below. --- Throughout May, we are celebrating our brave …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 15, 2026 - 21:24 GMT

Governor Stein on Revised Revenue Forecast

Today Governor Stein released the following statement on the revised revenue forecast issued by the Consensus Forecasting Group (CFG), composed of economists at OSBM and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division. “With the strong stock market, …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 15, 2026 - 21:24 GMT

Governor Stein Celebrates Lake Lure’s Comeback

Today Governor Josh Stein joined federal, state, and local officials in Morse Park to announce the reopening of beloved outdoor destination Lake Lure. “This is an exciting day for western North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Twenty months ago, …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 15, 2026 - 13:46 GMT

In Canton, Governor Stein and DEQ Secretary Wilson Highlight Investments to Strengthen Drinking Water and Wastewater ...

Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited the town of Canton to share how recent funding of $3.5 million from the State Water Infrastructure Authority will ensure access to clean drinking water and make …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 14, 2026 - 22:20 GMT

Governor's Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships Seeks Engagement from NC Employers

Governor Josh Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships is launching an effort to engage 50,000 employers as partners in building North Carolina’s talent pipeline. Reaching that level of connection with employers is one of the 11 goals that the …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 13, 2026 - 22:48 GMT

Governor Stein Highlights Need for Investments in Wildfire Prevention, Thanks NC Forest Service for Their Work Amid Drought ...

Today Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Forest Service in Buncombe County to thank them for their work to keep people safe during wildfire season. “A year and a half after Hurricane Helene, despite great collaboration to remove 16 million cubic …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 13, 2026 - 06:28 GMT

Governor Stein's Statement on Latest Budget Negotiations

Today Governor Stein released the following statement on the latest budget negotiations: “It is past time that our teachers, state law enforcement officers, and state employees get a meaningful pay raise and recognition for their service to the people of …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 12, 2026 - 22:31 GMT

Governor Stein Highlight Grants to Strengthen Rural North Carolina in Edenton

Today Governor Josh Stein and Assistant Secretary of Rural Economic Development Reginald Speight visited the town of Edenton to showcase the state’s partnership with local governments to expand economic opportunity in rural North Carolina. To ensure …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 11, 2026 - 15:10 GMT

Governor Stein Announces Two Judicial Appointments

Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments: Regina Parker to the Superior Court for Judicial District 2, serving Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties. Parker is filling the vacancy created after the …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 7, 2026 - 16:44 GMT

Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s State Employees at Public Service Summit

In celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, Governor Josh Stein attended the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources’ Public Service Summit to thank North Carolina’s 77,000 state employees and highlight their value in creating a safer, …

Distribution channels:

Published on May 7, 2026 - 16:44 GMT

North Carolina Tourism Hits Record $37.2 Billion in 2025

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, surpassing the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024. “North …

Distribution channels: