After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina ...
5 days ago · RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leaving his job after eight years in which the southern Democrat picked his moments against a Republican-dominated legislature, winning big on Medicaid expansion and clean energy while falling short in fights over private-school vouchers and abortion rights. Cooper, who steered the state through the coronavirus pandemic, Hurricanes ...
Governor Cooper Issues Six Commutations and Nine Pardons of …
6 days ago · Today, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons to nine others. All of the clemency actions followed thorough review by the Office of Executive Clemency, the Office of General Counsel and the Governor. The Governor plans more clemency announcements before the end of the year.
As Roy Cooper’s Term Ends in North Carolina, He’s Cagey About …
2 days ago · As North Carolina’s Governor Departs, He Stays Cagey on 2026 and 2028. In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might ...
NC Gov. Roy Cooper gives farewell address in Rocky Mount
Dec 18, 2024 · The outgoing governor applauded his successor for carrying on the torch. Cooper has spent nearly 38 years in state politics. He was first elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1987 and served 16 years as North Carolina attorney general before becoming governor in 2017.
Press Releases | NC Gov. Cooper
Dec 19, 2024 · A new video released today highlights Governor Roy Cooper’s work to expand Medicaid and extend health care coverage to more than 600,000 North Carolinians. Today, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons to nine others.
A North Carolina Where People Are Better Educated, Healthier, …
Dec 18, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper delivered his farewell address and celebrated the progress made building a North Carolina where people are better educated, healthier and have more money in their pockets to live lives of purpose and abundance. The Governor returned to Nash County Community College where he launched his gubernatorial campaign nine years ago and reflected on his accomplishments in ...
NC Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leaves office: lessons learned
Dec 22, 2024 · North Carolina governor Roy Cooper leaves office at the end of 2024. Lessons working with Republicans on business, hurricanes, education, COVID response.
Latest challenge to North Carolina's power ... - Associated Press News
5 days ago · RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s current governor and his successor tacked on another lawsuit Monday disputing a key provision within a GOP law that erodes the powers of several incoming Democratic state leaders — the latest in a longstanding power struggle between North Carolina’s executive and legislative branches over who controls the state’s elections.
North Carolina Governor Results: Josh Stein Wins - NBC News
Dec 17, 2024 · View the results of the 2024 North Carolina election for governor. See live maps of the results by county as votes are tabulated on Election Day.
Gov. Cooper outlines massive recovery efforts in NC mountains …
Sep 29, 2024 · On Saturday night, President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for North Carolina, making federal funds available. Gov. Cooper said emergency management agencies are working 24/7 to coordinate recovery efforts and get people the help they need.
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