Gov. Cooper Presents Budget Focused on Public Education and Economic Growth
Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina has unveiled his proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, titled "Securing North Carolina’s Future." The budget emphasizes investments in key areas such as public education, child care, and workforce development while eschewing taxpayer-funded private school vouchers.In a statement, Governor Cooper highlighted the importance of the budget in addressing critical needs within the state, stating, “This budget is an opportunity to build on our state’s momentum and make up ground in areas like public education, quality child care and...
North Carolina Governor Honors NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and Emphasizes Strong Public Schools
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper honored NASA Astronaut Christina Koch, a North Carolina native, for her achievements and emphasized the importance of North Carolina's STEM education programs and robust public school system. During the ceremony, Governor Cooper presented Koch with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state's highest honorary society. The event was attended by Congresswoman Deborah Ross, elected officials, educators, scientists, and students from The Exploris School."Astronaut Koch’s journey from North Carolina public schools to space is inspiring to all...
Attorney General Josh Stein Defends Vehicle Emission Standards
Attorney General Josh Stein has voiced his support for the new vehicle emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In a statement, Stein emphasized the importance of the rule in protecting both air quality and public health, while providing automakers with clear guidelines for building new cars. He stated, “This rule protects our air and health and gives automakers a reasonable set of guidelines to follow when building new cars. The EPA is taking responsible, necessary steps to protect the air we breathe and to address climate change, and I support...
- North Carolina Celebrates Strong STEM Education Programs with NASA Astronaut and State Officials
- Governor Cooper Announces 157 New Jobs as Innovative Construction Group Selects Chatham County
- Governor Cooper Announces $156 million EPA Award to Strengthen Solar Energy Use in Communities Across North Carolina
- Governor Cooper Celebrates Earth Day on Blue Ridge Parkway
- North Carolina Receives $220 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Josh Stein Announces NC Receives $139 Million Payment from Tobacco Master Settlement
Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina received the full share of its 2024 payments from the Tobacco Master Settlement agreement this week. The state received part of the total payment of $139.6 million on Monday and the remaining portion today.“This money continues to be a resource for growth and development in North Carolina,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “I thank the Golden LEAF Foundation for putting it toward helping our rural schools, economies, and infrastructure.”Attorneys general reached the Tobacco Master Settlement agreement with...
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Spring 2023 Impact Partner Grant Request for Proposals is now live!
Calling all impact-oriented companies, social enterprises, non-profits, universities, and innovators that seek to strengthen Raleigh’s thriving innovation ecosystem – the Spring 2023 Impact Partner Grants Request for Proposals is live!
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Take a Class at Pullen Arts Center
Check out some of the upcoming classes at Pullen Arts Center, and use the links below to register online!
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Watch New CityLife: 2023 Pavement Program
The condition of our streets consistently ranks among the top three concerns for Durham residents when it comes to City-provided services.
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Annual Satisfaction Survey Shows Residents Give High Marks for Living and Working in Durham
Residents Rank Police Protection, Maintenance of City Streets, and Affordable Housing as Top Three Major Services to Receive Most Emphasis Over the Next Two Years
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Packaging Manufacturer to Build New Facility in Archdale with $32 Million Investment
Axium Packaging, a manufacturer of packaging and containers, will create 118 jobs in Randolph County over the next three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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City of Durham Job Fair Event, March 20
The City of Durham is hosting a job fair on Monday, March 20 from 1 - 6 p.m. at the Durham Convention Center.
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N.C. Department of Commerce and the Danish Energy Agency Sign Agreement to Cooperate on the Responsible Development of Offshore Wind Energy
Today, North Carolina entered an international agreement to access new resources and expertise from the nation that built the world’s first offshore wind farm, advancing North Carolina’s development of a clean energy economy.
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Longtime Elections Director Set to Retire in May
For nearly two decades, Gary Sims has overseen record-breaking elections in the most-populous, fastest-growing county in the heart of a crucial political battleground state, including staging one amid a global pandemic.
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City Seeks Input on the FY2023-24 Draft Annual Action Plan
Each year, the City receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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February 2023’s Median Price of Wake County Real Estate decreases by $16,500 to $435,500
Raleigh, NC – Wake County’s very high-value segment (real estate sales transactions worth $30 million and above) had two transactions in the month of February.