RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships is launching an effort to engage 50,000 employers as partners in North Carolina’s workforce development system.
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Stein announces two judicial appointments
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments:
North Carolina sets tourism spending record in 2025
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, surpassing the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024.
Stein pitches North Carolina to global investors
(RALEIGH) This week Governor Josh Stein is making the case for investing in North Carolina at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit. Yesterday Governor Stein participated in the Governors Attracting Global Investment panel, highlighting North Carolina's competitive advantage for foreign investment.
Governor Stein Calls on General Assembly to Pass a Budget That Invests in Teachers & Students During Legislators in Schools Week
Today Governor Josh Stein visited Davidson Elementary School with Representative Beth Helfrich to celebrate Legislators in Schools Week, outline his priorities for investing in North Carolina’s teachers and students, and call on the General Assembly to pass a comprehensive budget.
State Emergency Response Team Preparing for Severe Weather Threat
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein and state officials are asking all North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather because a rare Level 4 Moderate Risk has been issued by the National Weather Service. The primary threats with this storm system are damaging wind gusts of 74 mph or higher, large hail, and tornadoes.
State Leaders Form Blue Ribbon Education Commission
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein, President Pro Tem Phil Berger, and Speaker of the House Destin Hall announced the formation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education.
Governor Stein Celebrates Decision That Extends Federal Recognition to Lumbee Tribe
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein celebrated the U.S. Congress’ passage and President Trump’s signing of the Lumbee Fairness Act, extending federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
Statement on Governor Jim Hunt’s Passing
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the passing of Governor Jim Hunt, North Carolina's 69th and 71st Governor:
Governor Stein Continues Work To Modernize DMV, Applauds Record Class of DMV Graduates
(RALEIGH) In Rocky Mount, Governor Josh Stein and NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine joined the graduation ceremony of 149 new NCDMV Driver License Examiners – the largest graduating class ever. Governor Stein celebrated the new examiners' completion of Driver License Examiner Basic School and the service they will provide to drivers across North Carolina.
With New Hires, Governor Stein Prioritizes Growing Economy and Modernizing Government
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein announced two people will be joining his leadership team to increase engagement with the private sector and modernize state government: Doug Warf as Senior Advisor for Business Engagement and Torre Jessup as Senior Advisor for Digital Experience.
Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships Continues to Advance Workforce Opportunities in North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships released a report identifying 30 strategies designed to advance North Carolina’s workforce and expand access to good jobs with good wages. When implemented, these proposed strategies will help the state attain the 11 workforce goals that the Council recommended in June.
Governor Stein Announces Superior Court Appointment
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced that he has appointed Alicia Marks Flowers to the Superior Court for Judicial District 14B, serving part of Cumberland County. Flowers is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Gail Adams retired.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
New Film Grants Support Productions Shooting in North Carolina in Late 2025
(RALEIGH) Two television/streaming series and an independent feature-length film have been approved for North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants. The productions, estimated to be creating more than 4,900 jobs in total, are expected to spend more than $113 million during their production windows, supporting North Carolina film crew professionals and small businesses servicing the productions across much of the state.
Report Highlights Positive Impacts of Cell Phone-Free Classrooms
(RALEIGH) A report issued this week by Governor Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Well-Being formed in April 2025 relates early success stories from public school districts that have implemented policies to make classrooms cell phone-free.
Governor Stein Calls on Secretary McMahon to Classify Health Care Programs as Professional Degrees
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein urged Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to reverse last month’s decision that would make it more difficult for people to pursue many professional and graduate-level health care degree programs. Governor Stein is committed to strengthening the health care workforce pipeline so North Carolinians can be healthy and safe.
Governor Stein Celebrates Record Year of Job Announcements In North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to celebrate economic development wins across North Carolina. Since the beginning of the year, Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and the Economic Development Partnership have brought more than 33,000 jobs to North Carolina, a record-breaking year for job commitments.
Governor Stein, GROW NC, NCEM Announce Funding for Winterization of Helene-Damaged Homes and Temporary Housing in Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein, the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), and North Carolina Emergency Management announced that a total of $500,000 in home winterization grants will be awarded to two nonprofit organizations engaged in housing rebuild and repair efforts. These funds are granted specifically for completing emergency repairs and temporary measures to prepare homes damaged by Hurricane Helene for winter. The organizations, Rebuild Haywood and the Western North Carolina Conference of United Methodist Churches, help with projects such as installing insulation, wrapping windows, and repairing roofs on homes damaged by the storm.
The Governor’s November Column: 25 Things I’m Thankful For in 2025
(RALEIGH) This month Governor Josh Stein is sharing what he’s grateful for this Thanksgiving season. Media outlets are invited to publish Governor Stein’s column below.