Governor Josh Stein
@NC_Governor
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Official account of the 76th Governor of North Carolina.
North Carolina, USA
Joined December 2016
I am proud that the first bill I am signing sends more than $500 million to western North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief.
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This year’s ornaments in the ballroom were created by incarcerated men and women and their children. Each ornament tells a unique story and serves as a symbol of love, hope, resilience, and the power of family.
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Our family would like to share that the funeral service for my dad, former Governor Jim Hunt, will be held on Friday, December 26, at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Wilson, NC with a reception to follow at the church. All are welcome to attend.
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Protecting North Carolina’s air, water, and natural beauty is a priority for me. I wanted to share an update as we continue to move toward a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future.
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Hurricane Helene destroyed critical infrastructure in western NC, including in Old Fort. Now, thanks to a $10 million grant, the town can replace its water system. Last week, we announced $270 million in awards to repair and strengthen water systems in areas affected by
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We had exciting news to share at yesterday’s Catawba Furniture Academy graduation ceremony. Coley Home will continue being part of North Carolina’s legacy in furniture manufacturing and build a new furniture production site in Catawba County. This investment will create 45
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The Lumbee Tribe has been in North Carolina since long before we became a state. The Lumbee were officially recognized by the State of North Carolina in 1885 and have fought for their fair share from the federal government for more than a century. I applaud today’s
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I can think of no one who shaped North Carolina’s recent successes as much as Governor Jim Hunt. Governor for 16 years, he was a visionary who founded Smart Start, raised teacher pay, protected air quality, and created the NC Biotech Center. On a personal level, he was a mentor
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Heartbreaking news out of Statesville. Beyond his success as a NASCAR driver, Greg Biffle lived a life of courage and compassion and stepped up for western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. My heart goes out to all those who lost a loved one in this tragic crash.
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Join @NCDEQ Secretary Wilson and me in Old Fort as we share how new funding is strengthening the town’s long-term resilience against flooding.
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Today we celebrated the largest-ever graduating class of NC DMV’s License Examiner Basic School! I am grateful to these civil servants who are striving to deliver an exceptional customer experience day in and day out. The DMV has made improvements to hiring and training
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NEW: The Governor's Council on Workforce and #Apprenticeships released a new report today, identifying 30 strategies designed to advance North Carolina’s workforce and expand access to good jobs with good wages. More: https://t.co/TwBL9JXLLY
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I am pleased to announce Renew NC’s second housing program, which is focused on repairing small rental properties and creating affordable rental units for low- to moderate-income families recovering from Helene. Applications are now being accepted for the Small Rental
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Full Self-Driving Supervised improves US road safety by over 80%, saving lives & preventing injuries
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A huge milestone: 700,000 North Carolinians now have access to health care thanks to Medicaid expansion. We can accomplish so much when we come together and put the well-being of North Carolinians first.
In the 2 years since NC Medicaid expansion launched, 700,000 North Carolinians have gained access to affordable health coverage, doctors and prescriptions. Learn more about health services Medicaid covers, who is eligible and how to apply: https://t.co/bZoyYNqYgy
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North Carolina unfortunately is no stranger to natural disasters, and building better infrastructure saves lives. I thank @NCAGO for taking action to preserve our $200 million to protect our water and sewer systems, bridges, and more from floods and wildfires.
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolina won its lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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When things are at their darkest, a single light can pierce through the blackness. Hanukkah reminds us to keep hope alive through the darkest of times. There is so much light in North Carolina if we have the eyes to see it and the courage to ignite it. To all those
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I am excited to share this tradition with you. Join me at the People’s House as we celebrate the first night of Hannukah.
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