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 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 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.

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

Governor Josh Stein announced the formation of the Commission on Accessibility to help make state government services and information more accessible to all the people of North Carolina.

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 Monday, March 16 in honor of Forsyth County Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell who died in the line of duty on Saturday, March 7.

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.