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NC Gov. Josh Stein to navigate a new era in state politics, as Democrats control House
The second half of NC Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s term will be much different after his party flipped control of the state House.
State investing over $17M in mental health service grants
Governor Josh Stein and the state Department of Health and Human Services made the announcement today.
Governor Stein announces $5 Million to strengthen small businesses in Western North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced $5 million in infrastructure grants to help western North Carolina small businesses recover.
What’s next for Atrium-WakeMed deal? Inside the next steps and the last-minute fight for concessions
A proposed merger between Atrium Health and WakeMed cleared one hurdle after the hospitals made promises to win support from Gov. Josh Stein and others. But critics remain, and the deal isn’t done yet.
Gov. Stein Announces $1.25 Million to Expand School-Based Health Centers, Including Appalachian District Health Department
Gov. Josh Stein and the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced $1.25 million in federal funding through the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program to expand preventive and acute health care, provide nutrition support and address behavioral health needs at school-based health centers. Five organizations will receive funding: the Appalachian District Health Department, …
NC House bill 958 that targets early voting days expected to be vetoed by Gov. Stein
Gov. Josh Stein is expected to act Monday on House Bill 958, a sweeping election measure recently passed by lawmakers that has drawn opposition.
Hemp bill and others left up in the air as N.C. lawmakers go on break
NC state lawmakers go on 3 month break, leaving some legislation not passed and Governor Josh Stein's vetoes are left alone, for now.
Governor Stein Highlights State Budget’s Investment in SUN Bucks Program at Durham Farmers’ Market
Today during National Farmers Market Week, Governor Josh Stein and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited the Durham Farmers’…
Gov. Stein says he'll veto early voting reduction, election changes
Gov. Josh Stein says he'll veto a bill that would shorten the early voting period in primaries. The change to early voting is part of a wide-ranging elections bill that passed the House Tuesday night along party lines.
From the legislature to sports arenas to websites, NC weighs accessibility upgrades
Gov. Josh Stein created a 32-member commission to make it easier for people to access government in buildings, old and new, and online.
Wilmington business owner feels impact as NC governor vetoes homeless encampment bill
For business owners along Market Street, like Mark Hicks, keeping up with homeless encampments near their business has become a part of his daily routine. House Bill 437 would have added further restrictions for homelessness statewide, but Gov. Josh Stein said Wednesday the bill creates more problems for people instead of solutions to homelessness.
Minority business office & health equity office are abolished in NC’s new budget
Gov. Josh Stein says NC shouldn’t be “blind to the fact that different health concerns impact different populations differently.”
New criminal justice laws crack down on gangs and where mental health evaluations are conducted
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed four Republican-led bills Monday updating mental health laws, increasing penalties for gang-related crime, amending local parking requirements and making technical changes to state agency operations.
Gov. Stein names Rep. Tim Reeder to NC Health Care Affordability Commission
Rep. Tim Reeder, R-Pitt, has been appointed by Gov. Josh Stein to serve as a voting member of the newly established North Carolina Health Care Affordability Com
Both chambers of General Assembly pass budget, another vote Thursday
Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly passed a state budget Wednesday and are a second vote away from sending it to Gov. Josh Stein's desk.
Stein creates bipartisan commission to address rising North Carolina health care costs
Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order Tuesday creating a bipartisan commission to recommend ways to lower health care costs, improve transparency and expand access to care across North Carolina.
NC House overrides governor’s private school voucher veto
The North Carolina House voted May 20, 2026, to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein that allows private school tuition donors to opt in to a federal tax break.
Gov. Josh Stein signs $319M Medicaid funding bill in North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein signed a $319M bill Thursday, April 30, 2026, ending a months-long North Carolina Medicaid impasse to provide funding care for 3 million residents while adding policy changes.
Governor signs bill to continue funding Medicaid in N.C.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed the Medicaid funding bill into law. The health insurance program faced running out of money within weeks.
Governor Stein Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week
Today Governor Josh Stein joined Senator Natalie Murdock, the Legislative Black Caucus, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to…
Gov. Josh Stein tours ECU Health’s new 150-bed behavioral health hospital
Governor Josh Stein toured ECU Health’s new Behavioral Health Hospital in Greenville today.Built back in December, this new state-of-the-art facility houses nea
Gov. Stein announces $8.5 million for WNC small business recovery after Helene
Governor Josh Stein announced nearly $8.5 million in new infrastructure grants to support small business recovery in western North Carolina on Friday.
The Stein, Berger and Hall era of political dynamics in NC will be brief
On Sundays, our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on Gov. Josh Stein.
Governor Stein Outlines Priorities to Support Rural North Carolinians at NC Rural Summit
Today Governor Josh Stein joined the NC Rural Center’s 2026 Rural Summit to highlight his commitment to investing in the infrastructure and resources North…
$8.5 million to fund 13 small business infrastructure projects in western NC
Governor Josh Stein announced a third round of grants to support small business infrastructure in western North Carolina.
Governor Josh Stein signs executive order focused on behavioral health and public safety
The governor signed an executive order focused on enhancing behavioral health access and public safety.
Stein to announce action on mental health, public safety
State leaders, including Gov. Josh Stein, have placed an increased focus on public safety reforms following high-profile killings that police say were committed by people with histories of mental illness.
Gov. Stein, health leaders host town hall on new rural health program
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, alongside state health leaders, will hold a virtual town hall Friday to discuss the new Rural Health Transformation Program.
Gov. Stein to discuss rural health improvements at virtual town hall
Governor Josh Stein, along with other state officials, will host a virtual town hall on Friday, Jan. 16, to discuss North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation
Governor Stein Provides NC Strong Update: Promoting Safe & Healthy Families Across North Carolina
Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to reaffirm his commitment to a healthier North Carolina, including announcing new funding for rural health care and summer meals for kids and calling on the General Assembly to pass a comprehensive state budget that fully funds Medicaid as federal Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. Governor Stein also gave an update on his successful work to keep people safe from malicious drones.
NC teacher's killing renews call for state mental health funding, policy
Gov. Josh Stein is calling on state lawmakers to focus more on treating people with mental health issues that pose a risk to the public. Stein's comments come days after Zoe Welsh, a long-time science teacher at the private Ravenscroft School, was killed in her home. Ryan Camacho, who is charged in her death, had a history of mental health challenges, according to court records.
Gov. Josh Stein endorses Charlotte NC Rep. Carla Cunningham’s challenger
Cunningham will face two challengers in the Democratic primary March 3.