RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
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Governor Cooper signs two bills, vetoes one bill
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper Signs Sports Wagering into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law. The bipartisan legislation will authorize and regulate wagering on professional, college and amateur sports and on horse racing in North Carolina.
NC House Speaker Tim Moore Responds to Governor Cooper's Unrealistic Budget Proposal
State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released the following statement Wednesday following the release of Governor Roy Cooper’s budget proposal.
Governor Cooper Releases Proposed Budget, First in Opportunity
Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, First in Opportunity. The plan put forth by the Governor builds on the state’s success and “once-in-a-generation” opportunity by investing in North Carolina families, businesses, and communities.
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Establishing State Office of Violence Prevention
Governor Roy Cooper announced the creation of a statewide Office of Violence Prevention that will be located in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
John Hood: Cooper Should Sign Riot Bill
Why did the North Carolina House vote overwhelmingly a few days ago to toughen penalties for those engaged in violent rioting? I’ll let Rep. Abe Jones of Wake County sum it up: “I despise somebody who would go out and tear up another person’s property that they didn’t pay for and take advantage of a situation — sometimes a very good protest — and then flip it.”
Governor Cooper announces $206M in GREAT Grants to expand Internet access in 69 counties across the state
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that nearly 85,000 households and more than 2,400 businesses in 69 counties are set to receive access to high-speed internet thanks to more than $206 million of Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grants. This is the state’s largest round of GREAT grant awards to date. With this announcement, over $260 million in GREAT grants have been awarded to providers since July 2022. Additional grants are expected to be announced this fall.
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.
Governor Cooper Signs 11 Bills into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper hosts discussion and encourages high school seniors to apply for funding
Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program with education leaders and grant recipients at Central Carolina Community College.
LCC moves to optional masks and face coverings effective February 21, 2022
Based on Governor Cooper’s Feb. 17th announcement and the data of covid cases declining in our state along with the rise in vaccination statuses, the College will move to masks/face coverings optional effective Monday, Feb. 21 on all LCC campuses.
Governor Cooper honors North Carolina’s Black STEM leaders during Black History month
Today, Governor Roy Cooper recognized North Carolina’s African American leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields for their critical work.
Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Extending Health Care Help to Strengthen State’s Response to Omicron Variant
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 245 to strengthen the state’s ongoing fight against COVID-19 with more health care workers and flexibility for care facilities, as well as easier access to vaccines, tests and treatments. The regulatory waivers in the Order are key to facilitating the state’s COVID-19 response at this critical juncture in the pandemic.
Governor Cooper grants pardon of innocence to Howard Denice Dudley
Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Howard Denice Dudley of Kinston, who was convicted of a crime he did not commit.