Press Releases

Members of the Press: As the debate over Medicaid expansion continues, it is vital to have an understanding of the real impact of closing North Carolina’s health coverage gap and to dispel false allegations and misinformation. Expanding Medicaid is a common-sense step that would expand access to affordable health coverage for thousands of families while bringing nearly $4 billion into North Carolina’s economy, which would create nearly ten thousand jobs and help rural hospitals remain open. 

To help address the gender pay gap for women workers in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 93. The order directs state government agencies to ban the use of salary history in the hiring process.

April 1, 2019 kicks off the one-year countdown to Census 2020 and North Carolina is working to ensure a complete and accurate count of all its residents. Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Complete Count Commission, in coordination with the US Census Bureau, the NC Counts Coalition, and other groups and Complete Count Committees across the state, are holding a national day of action to raise awareness and encourage North Carolina’s participation in the 2020 Census.

On March 28, 2019, the NC Department of Administration’s State Construction Office will host its annual conference at the NC State University McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Governor Roy Cooper is among the list of speakers for this year’s event.

The NC Department of Administration’s (DOA) Council for Women and Youth Involvement has partnered with the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) and the

In honor of women’s contributions to North Carolina and the nation, Governor Roy Cooper has signed a proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month. “Women have made invaluable contributions in every field, from medicine and technology to government and public policy,” Gov. Cooper said. “This month, we salute the visionary women of our history and the many women still working to make our state a better place to live and work.”

The NC Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) joins Governor Roy Cooper in celebrating Women in Construction Week, March 3 – 9, 2019.  Governor Cooper signed a proclamation designating this special week to support and honor women in the construction industry across our state and nation.

The NC Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) joins Governor Roy Cooper in celebrating Women in Construction Week, March 3 – 9, 2019.  Governor Cooper signed a proclamation designating this special week to support and honor women in the construction industry across our state and nation.

Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 3-9 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to use the time to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in tribute to Representative Walter Jones. Rep. Jones served eastern North Carolina's 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 20 years. He will be funeralized Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Governor Cooper released the following statement on Sunday.