Press Releases

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.

Eleven state government buildings in downtown Raleigh will be illuminated with blue lights from January 7 through 11 to raise awareness for survivors and victims of human trafficking.

Known as a fierce advocate for education from early childhood to public schools, community colleges and universities, Hunt was also a champion for the state’s economic development.