Press Releases

Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on March 11 in honor of Durham County Master Trooper Steven J. Perry, who died in the line of duty Sunday, March 1.A member of the 148th Basic Patrol School, Trooper Perry served Durham County for nearly 7 years. Services for Trooper Perry will be held in Cary on Wednesday, March 11.

Today Governor Josh Stein joined tribal leaders and members from all eight of North Carolina’s state-recognized tribes and four Urban American Indian Organizations for the United Tribes of North Carolina's Annual Unity Conference.“American Indians in North Carolina have helped shape our state and nation since before its founding,” said Governor Josh Stein. “As we reflect on America’s 250th anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the 130,000 American Indians who call North Carolina home.”

Governor Josh Stein proclaimed March as Procurement Month, honoring the many purchasing, acquisition, procurement and material management professionals in the private, non-profit, and government sectors.

Gov. Josh Stein declared March 1-7 as Women in Construction Week to recognize the contributions of women in designing, building and maintaining our communities, infrastructure and economy.

Governor Josh Stein declared March as Women’s History Month, honoring women across the state whose leadership, courage, and innovations have shaped the social, economic, and cultural fabric of North Carolina.

Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff through sunset Saturday, March 7 in honor of Civil Rights Activist Rev. Jesse L. Jackson and Robeson County Master Trooper Stien Davis Jr, who died in the line of duty on Sunday.

Today Governor Stein joined the Commission of Indian Affairs’ reception to celebrate the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina securing full federal recognition through the Lumbee Fairness Act.

The State Property Office with the North Carolina Department of Administration has been working with State Parks for the past 8 years to coordinate this land exchange between the parties.

Governor Josh Stein today ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Feb. 19 through sunset Feb. 28 in honor of Civil Rights Activist, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who passed away on Tuesday. A protege of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, for decades he advocated for the poor and underserved communities on issues concerning voting rights, education, job opportunities and health care. 

According to a report published by the National Girls Collaborative Project, women make up 48% of the national workforce, but comprised only 35% of science, technology, engineering and mathematic jobs in 2025.