The office has some powers of appointment of executive branch officials, some judges, and members of boards and commissions. Governors are also empowered to grant pardons and veto legislation. With its inception in 1776, the office of governor is the oldest public office in the state of North Carolina.

Jan 28, 2025 · Governor Josh Stein today requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein Announces $30 Million Public-Private Partnership to Fund Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Dec 23, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein sued Republican legislative leaders, arguing their recent changes to the State Board of Elections and county boards of elections clearly violate the separation of powers established in …

Oct 9, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene.

Mar 6, 2023 · Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address. He emphasized the pivotal nature of this moment that has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity for historic investments in education, infrastructure, the economy and the workforce.

Jan 9, 2021 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper was sworn in for his second term as North Carolina’s Governor. Members of North Carolina’s Council of State also took the oath of office. The theme of the Inaugural ceremony was North Carolina: Strong, Resilient, Ready, and due to the ongoing pandemic, the ceremony was altered to follow COVID-19 safety protocols.

Dec 23, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons to nine others. All of the clemency actions followed thorough review by the Office of Executive Clemency, …

Oct 16, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued an emergency Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, to increase the amount of weekly unemployment payments available to North Carolinians in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Nov 26, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: Senate Bill 382: Disaster Relief-3/Budget/Various Law Changes; Governor Cooper made the following statement on his veto of SB382: “This legislation is a sham. It does not send money to Western North Carolina but merely shuffles money from one fund to another in Raleigh.

Oct 23, 2024 · Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms.