Press Releases

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch

From sunrise Saturday, May 23 until sunset Sunday, May 24

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

In tribute to the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Josh Stein has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. 

NC College Students Begin 10-Week State Government Program

Established in 1969 and coordinated by DOA's Division for Women and Youth, the State of North Carolina Internship Program offers college students an opportunity to connect lessons learned in the classroom to potential career choices throughout the state.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each year on May 15, this special day recognizes the many men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty.Statement from Governor Stein

Governor Stein Proclaims May 5 as Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

North Carolina ranks among the top 10 states for missing person cases involving American Indians

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 4, 2026, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. 

Governor Stein Proclaims April as Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month

Governor Josh Stein proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month to spread awareness of this devastating crime that impacts the lives of millions of Americans each year.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of North Carolina Rep. Mike Clampitt

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 Saturday, April 4 in honor of North Carolina State House Representative Mike Clampitt, who died on Wednesday, March 18, after a long battle with cancer.

Governor Stein Proclaims March 26 Equal Pay Day

Governor Josh Stein declared March 26 Equal Pay Day to highlight continuing gender wage gaps and to encourage employers, businesses, governments, and nonprofits to implement equal pay for equal work.

Governor Stein Celebrates Women’s History Month

Today Governor Josh Stein hosted a reception at the North Carolina Executive Mansion to celebrate Women's History Month.