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May 11, 2022 · Raleigh. May 11, 2022. Governor Roy Cooper today released his recommended budget for FY 2022-2023, Building on Success. The plan put forth by the Governor presents a budget that builds on the state’s success by investing in North Carolina families, businesses, and communities. “Families have returned to their lives of work and school after ...
Oct 13, 2021 · Raleigh. Oct 13, 2021. Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: House Bill 951: Energy Solutions for North Carolina. Governor Cooper made the following statement on HB 951: "Today, North Carolina moves strongly into a reliable and affordable clean energy future. This new bipartisan law requires the North Carolina Utilities ...
Mar 6, 2023 · He highlighted federal resources that have enabled North Carolina to invest more than $2 billion in connecting every house to high-speed internet and another $2 billion in updating outdated water infrastructure. Governor Cooper announced that he will be releasing a comprehensive mental health plan in the coming days.
In January 2022, North Carolina affirmed its commitment to bold climate action and environmental justice. Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 246 ( EO 246 ), which establishes science-based goals of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The Order directs numerous actions to achieve ...
Jan 1, 2017. Raleigh, NC - Roy Cooper today took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s 75th Governor, pledging to build a North Carolina that works for everyone. Joined by his wife Kristin and family, Cooper swore to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and North Carolina, and to faithfully perform the duties of the ...
Sep 27, 2019 · Raleigh. Sep 27, 2019. Governor Roy Cooper’s Climate Change Interagency Council presented four key plans related to clean energy and climate change to the Governor today. The plans were a directive the Governor’s Executive Order 80, which he signed last year to reaffirm the state’s commitment to fighting climate change and lead North ...
In losing the 2016 election, incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory (R) became the first North Carolina governor in North Carolina history to lose in a bid for re-election. He was defeated by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper (D) by 10,263 votes. McCrory did not concede the race until almost a month after the election.
