May 22Governor Cooper Special Address on Public EducationHi everybody. It’s time to declare a State of Emergency for public education in North Carolina. There’s no Executive Order like with a hurricane or the pandemic, but it’s no less important. It’s clear that the Republican legislature is aiming to choke the life out of public education. I’m declaring…3 min read3 min read
Mar 6Governor Cooper State of the State 2023Mr. President Pro Tempore, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, Members of the General Assembly, Council of State, Mr. …13 min read13 min read
Jan 10Sustainable Electricity We Can Rely OnNorth Carolinians deserve reliable, sustainable electricity at a reasonable cost, but because of increasingly severe weather and aging fossil fuel plants, that result could be less certain. That’s why we now have a plan to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity by moving more quickly toward low-cost renewable energy. We…3 min read3 min read
Dec 20, 2022Governor Cooper’s Year in Photos: 2022North Carolina is emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest and best moments of 2022, showing how Governor Cooper and North Carolinians are laying the foundation for future generations.9 min read9 min read
Dec 28, 2021Governor Cooper’s Year in Photos: 2021North Carolinians have continued to show grace, grit and resilience as we’ve battled this pandemic. We’ve worked together to address some of our biggest challenges and move our state forward. Here’s a look at some of the photos that best capture Governor Cooper’s year. January 9, 2021 — Gov. Cooper…8 min read8 min read
Jun 18, 2021Your Shot at a Million, Our Shot at Defeating the Pandemic for GoodHugging our friends. Cheering on our local sports team in person. Eating indoors at our favorite restaurant after months of take-out. We’re now able to do things that felt out of reach during the height of this pandemic, thanks to the COVID-19 vaccines. The science supporting these lifesaving vaccines is…3 min read3 min read
May 10, 2021The Road to a Brighter Future Runs Through North CarolinaNorth Carolina is emerging from a worldwide pandemic strong and growing, with new jobs and new neighbors arriving daily. We welcome this growth, but in order for our communities to thrive, our infrastructure must catch up and keep up. …3 min read3 min read
Apr 26, 2021Governor Cooper State of the State 2021Mr. President Pro Tempore, Mr. Speaker, Members of the General Assembly, Council of State, Mr. …14 min read14 min read
Apr 26, 2021State of the State StoriesTonight, Governor Roy Cooper will share his third State of the State address, recognizing the resilience of North Carolinians throughout the pandemic and offering a vision for a shared recovery that rebuilds our economy and communities to be stronger than ever. …5 min read5 min read