(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today congratulated the Raleigh Police Department on making two arrests last week in sexual assault cold cases. Stein expressed, “The victims of these terrible crimes deserve our best efforts to solve their cases and hold their offenders accountable.” He also commended the Raleigh Police Department for their dedication in eliminating the backlog of sexual assault kits and advancing cold case investigations, stating, “I also want to thank the State Crime Lab scientists for their work to test evidence in the pursuit of justice.”Raleigh...
Attorney General Josh Stein has spoken out on the recent Supreme Court case regarding Mifepristone, emphasizing the importance of protecting women's reproductive rights. In a statement, Attorney General Stein highlighted the implications of restricting access to medication abortion, stating, "Restricting access to a safe, effective medication isn’t about health – it’s about controlling women, and it’s wrong and unlawful. Decisions about reproductive care are personal and should be made by women and their doctors."Furthermore, Attorney General Stein expressed concern over...
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Duotech Services, LLC, an engineering company specializing in the repair and maintenance of legacy defense equipment, will be expanding its operations in Macon County, creating 95 new jobs. In a statement, Governor Cooper emphasized the significance of Duotech's growth, stating, “Duotech’s growth is another reason why North Carolina is the most military-friendly state in the country.”Duotech Services LLC, established in 1982, has been continuously operating in Franklin since 1986. Co-founder Dan Rogers identified a market need for...
Attorney General Josh Stein marked the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with a statement emphasizing the positive impact of the healthcare legislation. Reflecting on the progress made, Stein stated, "Fourteen years after the Affordable Care Act, and one year on from Medicaid expansion, North Carolinians are much better off. Being able to see a doctor and get the health care and medication you need saves and enriches people’s lives."Highlighting his commitment to defending the ACA, Stein mentioned his efforts to protect the legislation from various...
Governor Roy Cooper visited Hall Fletcher Elementary School as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour, where he emphasized the importance of fully funding K-12 education and investing in early childhood education and teacher pay. Cooper expressed his concerns regarding the current state spending on vouchers for private schools, urging for a focus on strengthening public education first.“Our public schools are going above and beyond to prepare North Carolina's students for a competitive future, but they are losing crucial funding and being forced to do more...