Press Releases

The State of North Carolina launched a new, faster, cost-effective way to submit bids. The North Carolina Business Invitation Delivery System (NC BIDS) will enable vendors to respond to specified solicitations electronically – for free – saving both time and money. The system is a new development by the Department of Administration’s Division of Purchase & Contract, the central procurement authority for the State of North Carolina. The new NC BIDS will pose many benefits including eliminating the need to print and ship paper proposals packages and it is user-friendly.

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset on Saturday, November 10 to honor the victims of the shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.

Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the State of North Carolina Internship Program. Since its establishment in 1969, more than 4,000 internship opportunities have been awarded to North Carolina college students. The internship program is open to all North Carolina residents attending a college, university, technical institute or community college.

The North Carolina Department of Administration Council for Women & Youth Involvement is extending the mini grant application deadline from October 31 to November 13, giving more youth centered-organizations a chance to apply. NC Council for Women & Youth Involvement is accepting mini grant applications through its State Youth Council program.

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset on Wednesday, October 31 to honor the victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Governor Cooper shared the following statement:

The North Carolina Department of Administration Council for Women & Youth Involvement is accepting mini grant applications through its State Youth Council program. Youth Councils are active across the state, enabling students to enhance their communities while helping their peers. The annual mini grant program specifically targets youth, particularly high school students grade 9 - 12, giving Youth Council members an opportunity to help local peers establish leadership skills in project development, management and communication.

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Thursday, October 18, 2018 through sunset on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in honor of North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Conner who died in the line of duty in Columbus County on Wednesday. Governor Cooper released the following statement:

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in North Carolina, and Governor Roy Cooper has signed a proclamation encouraging people to raise awareness about domestic abuse, to foster safe and supportive communities, and to help survivors recover, heal, seek justice and thrive.

RALEIGH: In conjunction with Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week which kicked-off convenings to promote the awareness and development of minority and women-owned businesses in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper signed a proclamation declaring October 2018 as Minority Enterprise Development Month.

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff until sunset Sunday, October 14 in honor of former NC House Co-speaker Richard Morgan. Morgan passed away on Wednesday, October 10. He will be laid to rest on Sunday at Faith Baptist Church in West End.  In memory of former Rep. Richard Morgan, Governor Cooper released the following statement: