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Reynolds Charitable Trust; former North Carolina State Health Director Deena Hayes-Greene, Guilford County – Guilford County Board of Education member; Co-founder and managing director of the Racial Equity Institute Allen Joines, Forsyth County – Mayor of Winston-Salem Stephen Lee, Guilford County – Former Northern Guilford Middle School career and technical education teacher Kelly A. Moore, Guilford County – Greensboro Police Department Director of Forensic Services Paula Rakestraw, Rockingham County – Former executive director of the Rockingham County Partnership for Children; Rockingham County Board of Education member Michael Regan, Wake County – Former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for Governor Roy Cooper; former administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Judge Michael L. 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[{"title": "Governor Stein Highlights State Efforts to Expand Housing Opportunities", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Governor Stein Highlights State Efforts to Expand Housing Opportunities Release Date Tue, 10/06/2026 - 12:00 sengel Tue, 10/06/2026 - 14:53 Today Governor Josh Stein joined Southeast Raleigh Promise to tour part of its 25-unit affordable housing project and highlight recent legislation that will help expand access to affordable housing statewide. “Stable housing provides a foundation for opportunity, but too many people at every income level are struggling to find housing they can afford,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Mixed-income affordable housing projects give families a chance to build their future at a price they can afford. This summer I signed legislation that will build on this progress, cut red tape, and build more housing opportunities across the state.” “A higher-density housing approach is an important step toward expanding housing access and affordability across North Carolina,” said Yvette Holmes, CEO of Southeast Raleigh Promise. “ Through our Promise of Home initiative, we are demonstrating right here in Southeast Raleigh what is possible when we help shape growth through a community-centered, mixed-income approach that creates more housing opportunities while supporting long-term neighborhood stability. We are grateful to welcome Governor Stein to Southeast Raleigh to see this work firsthand and to highlight how communities can grow while honoring the people, history, and character that make them home.” \"A safe and stable home can support so many other parts of life, from health and education to employment and long-term stability. Every day at the City of Raleigh we are committed to an important mission: increase the supply of safe, stable, and affordable housing and end and prevent homelessness,” said Emila Sutton, Director of Housing and Community Development at the City of Raleigh. “Recent action at the state level is helping expand housing opportunities and removing barriers to unlock housing production. New legislation removes parking minimums, expands access to ADUs, and creates more opportunities for housing near jobs and everyday needs. I’m proud to say Raleigh has been ahead of the curve on many of these strategies, and it's exciting to see these approaches reflected at the state level.\" Through 2029, North Carolina is projected to be more than 750,000 homes short – 110,000 homes short in Wake County alone. Affordability challenges persist, with rising median rents and home prices leading many households across the state, including approximately half of all renters, to spend more than 30% of their incomes on housing. Nearly 30% of older adults in North Carolina spend more than one‑third of their income on housing, placing them at increased risk of instability and housing insecurity. From 2024 to 2025, North Carolina saw the ninth-highest rental price increases in the country. Building on the success of similar local ordinances, Governor Stein signed Senate Bill 445 into law , cutting red tape to help produce more houses and apartments, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs), across most of the state. Governor Stein also signed House Bill 162, increasing flexibility for homeowners and homebuilders by eliminating mandatory minimum parking spaces based on occupancy in most counties, ultimately lowering rents for people as a result. The law now also allows mixed-use zoning in some communities so that people can live near their jobs; Governor Stein supports expanding this policy statewide. Earlier this year, Governor Stein signed an executive order to increase housing opportunities and affordability for all North Carolinians. Executive Order No. 36 directs cabinet agencies to work together to increase housing supply, affordability, and access and to use technology to deliver data-driven solutions.", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/06/governor-stein-highlights-state-efforts-expand-housing-opportunities", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-10-06T18:53:56+00:00", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Source publication timestamp", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-10-06T18:53:56+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-07T19:16:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Governor Stein Honors North Carolina’s Gold Star Military Families", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Governor Stein Honors North Carolina’s Gold Star Military Families Release Date Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:00 sengel Thu, 10/01/2026 - 16:45 Today Governor Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs hosted a reception to honor the enduring sacrifice of Gold Star Families and Families of the Fallen. September is recognized as Gold Star Families Month, honoring families of fallen U.S. servicemembers. “Gold Star Families belong to a heartbreaking club that no one seeks to join,” said Governor Josh Stein. “North Carolina is committed to being the very best state in the nation for veterans and military families, and our commitment to Gold Star Families does not end once their loved one’s service has been tragically cut short. This Gold Star Families Month, and every month, we must do everything we can for military families to honor all that they have sacrificed for our country and its freedoms.” “The sacrifices made by Gold Star Families and Families of the Fallen can never fully be repaid, and their losses will never be forgotten, ” said Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “As we recognize Gold Star Families Month, we honor both the extraordinary lives of their beloved servicemembers and the courage these families demonstrate every day. North Carolina is proud to stand with them, remember their heroes, and uphold our commitment to serving those who have shouldered the cost of freedom.” North Carolina boasts the fourth-largest military presence in the nation, including the most populated Army base in the world and the primary East Coast base of the Marine Corps. The state is home to more than 90,000 active-duty military personnel, more than 40,000 National Guard and Reserve servicemembers, more than 600,000 military veterans, and nearly 150,000 military family members. Governor Stein’s administration is committed to supporting North Carolina’s military families and veterans. In May, the Governor signed an executive order that directs all cabinet agencies to designate a Military Affairs Coordinator to coordinate shared efforts supporting servicemembers and recommend strategies for addressing opportunities and challenges in supporting military communities. Last year, Governor Stein signed into law four bills that support servicemembers and their families, helping military spouses transfer their professional licenses from out of state, making it easier to remotely renew driver licenses, aiding parents enrolling their children in public schools, and helping military students afford tuition in the University of North Carolina System. In August 2025, Governor Stein announced North Carolina became a Do Your Part State – a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association that supports military families. On November 17, Governor Stein will present six distinguished North Carolinians with the North Carolina Award , the state’s highest civilian honor, including Lt. General Kevin Vereen (Ret.) who closed his career as the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff. Proceeds from ticket sales for the awards ceremony at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh will go to two charities that benefit veterans and military families: Blue Star Families and Camp Corral . Blue Star Families is a national nonprofit organization that supports military families through the challenges of military life by better connecting them with the communities they live in during their servicemembers’ military assignments. Camp Corral is a national nonprofit organization committed to supporting the children of wounded, ill, and fallen servicemembers through recreational and educational programming that helps build emotional resilience and transformational skills. Click here to hear from the speakers at the event. Media outlets are invited to use B-roll from the event in their coverage.", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/01/governor-stein-honors-north-carolinas-gold-star-military-families", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-10-01", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-10-01T20:45:30+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:16:23+00:00"}]

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Governor Stein Highlights Summer Apprenticeship Academies Preparing More Than 500 High School Students for High-Demand Careers. Governor Stein Highlights Summer Apprenticeship Academies Preparing More Than 500 High School Students for High-Demand Careers Release Date Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:00 sengel Thu, 10/01/2026 - 10:19 Today Governor Josh Stein announced that more than 500 high school students completed summer pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship academies this year through the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) in programs focused on electrical trades, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, biotechnology, and health care. The academies build on the growth of NC Career Launch, NCBCE’s statewide youth apprenticeship initiative, which is funded by a grant from the

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The academies build on the growth of NC Career Launch, NCBCE’s statewide youth apprenticeship initiative, which is funded by a grant from the US Department of Labor and has now supported 1,067 students who have completed youth apprenticeship in 48 counties in partnership with more than 165 employers in communities across the state since 2024. “These apprenticeships give North Carolina’s high school students the chance to learn hands-on and earn a paycheck as they explore career pathways in high-demand industries,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This milestone is only the beginning as we continue opening doors of opportunity for North Carolina’s future leaders.” “For more than 40 years, NCBCE has brought North Carolina's employers and education leaders together to put career-connected learning to work, and summer academies are where that partnership becomes concrete,\" said NCBCE Chair Julia Wright . \"In a matter of weeks, students earn college credit and credentials, employers meet their future workforce, and communities can thrive in the future.\" Careers Electric Summer Academies NCBCE's newest initiative, Careers Electric, is building early pathways into North Carolina's growing electrical and energy workforce. Today the BlackRock Foundation announced that it has selected Careers Electric™ Summer Academies for its BlackRock Future Builders Inaugural Cohort—one of 15 workforce initiatives selected from more than 1,000 applications across the country. Led by NCBCE with support from the Siemens Foundation and K–12, community college, and industry partners, Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academies launched in 12 communities this summer. In the inaugural year, 220 high school students completed intensive electrical pre-apprenticeship experiences combining community college coursework, industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning, and direct engagement with employers. There were programs at Blue Ridge, Central Carolina, Central Piedmont, Cleveland, Forsyth Tech, Isothermal, Pitt, Rockingham, Surry, Vance-Granville, Wake Tech, and Wayne community colleges. The BlackRock Foundation has selected Careers Electric™ Summer Academies for its BlackRock Future Builders Inaugural Cohort—one of 15 workforce initiatives selected from more than 1,000 applications across the country. The BlackRock Foundation's $1M Future Builders grant will allow the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) to expand the successful Careers Electric™ Summer Academy model into eastern North Carolina, where electrical workforce demands and training capacity needs are especially acute. The grant will also enable NCBCE to expand Summer Academy opportunities to more students across North Carolina through systems-level career pathways work. Governor Stein celebrated Careers Electric ™ Summer Academies in July at Cleveland Community College, where he met with high school students enrolled in one of 12 academies as part of the Siemens Foundation's landmark investment in electrical workforce development. NCBCE and its partners plan to expand the number of sites in 2027. Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Created by NCBCE and funded through a grant from the Smithfield Foundation, the SEED program completed its third year of summer academies. Sixty-four students in the Advanced Manufacturing and Agriculture academies completed multiple college courses while participating in work-based learning at James Sprunt, Lenoir, Sampson, Wayne, and Wilson community colleges. Students practiced skills in machining labs and on-site work-based learning at local farms and agribusinesses, visited companies across southeastern North Carolina, and networked with local employers to build professional skills. BioWork Pre-Apprenticeship for Students on the Autism Spectrum NCBCE's NC Career Launch initiative partnered with Johnston Community College and Durham Technical Community College to host a BioWork pre-apprenticeship for rising seniors and recent graduates on the autism spectrum. Thirteen students completed the 140-hour BioWork certificate course, which teaches the foundational skills needed to begin a career in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing. Students also built employability skills with support from the University of North Carolina's TEACCH Autism Program. Graduates can continue into a registered apprenticeship or pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree. NC Career Launch Summer Youth Apprenticeship Programs NC Career Launch funding also supported summer youth apprenticeship programs in seven additional counties — Burke, Carteret, Columbus, Forsyth, Haywood, Surry, Wake, and Wayne — where more than 200 students completed locally designed programs in pathways including construction, information technology, and health care, working alongside employer partners. Health Care Apprenticeship Pathways NCBCE is leading efforts to develop and scale health care pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways to address critical workforce shortages. In collaboration with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation and employer partners, NCBCE works with health systems and educational institutions to use apprenticeship to recruit, train, and retain nursing talent beginning in high school. In the past year, more than 400 individuals completed a nursing pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship, and nearly 20 new nursing pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs were added. STEP-NC: First Health Care Apprenticeship in State Government In July, Governor Stein and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai announced Skills, Training, and Employment Pathways, or STEP-NC, the first health care apprenticeship program within state government registered by NCBCE. NCBCE serves as the group sponsor, providing the administrative structure, documentation support, and compliance oversight so that participating employers can focus on recruiting, training, and mentoring their workforce. As part of STEP-NC, Broughton Hospital and J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, both facilities of the NC Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, hosted six recent Burke County high school graduates, who completed pre-apprenticeships in behavioral health and maintenance technician pathways. Students received hands-on training and rotated through departments and medical units as they explored careers in health care. Four of the six plan to remain in Burke County and move into registered apprenticeships. Transformation Villages, a Buncombe County residential facility supporting mothers and families affected by domestic violence, hosted seven high school students from Buncombe County who completed a six-week summer pre-apprenticeship as social services assistants, combining classroom instruction with hands-on training in the work of a social services professional. Supporting North Carolina Workers Governor Stein has supported apprenticeship models that create more pathways to high-demand careers. In February, the Governor directed his discretionary Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding toward NC Career Launch, an NCBCE program helping businesses build high-quality youth apprenticeship programs in high-demand sectors. The Governor's Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships has set a goal of doubling apprenticeships statewide, and Site Selection Magazine ranked North Carolina the 2026 Top State for Workforce Development. In July, Governor Stein signed North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years, and the budget invests in workforce development and the community college system, including $57.7 million for Propel NC and $3.1 million to support ApprenticeshipNC. 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[{"title": "Governor Stein Announces DMVA Secretary Mallette as Host of North Carolina Awards", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Governor Stein Announces DMVA Secretary Mallette as Host of North Carolina Awards Release Date Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:00 sengel Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:20 Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, will serve as the host of the 2026 North Carolina Awards. On November 17, Governor Stein will present six distinguished North Carolinians with the state’s highest civilian honor. Proceeds from ticket sales for the awards ceremony will go to two charities that benefit veterans and military families: Blue Star Families and Camp Corral . “Over the past six decades, many remarkable North Carolinians have received the North Carolina Award. Our 2026 recipients represent the best of our state, and it is a privilege to honor these outstanding individuals,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am also honored to focus this year’s awards ceremony on supporting active and former servicemembers. Secure your tickets today for a memorable night celebrating our honorees and supporting North Carolina’s servicemembers, veterans, and military families.” “It is a privilege to host this year’s North Carolina Awards and to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 2026 honorees ,” said Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “This event not only recognizes excellence across our state but also strengthens support for the veterans and military families who serve our nation and enrich communities across North Carolina.\" “We are honored to have Secretary Mallette, a third-generation servicemember herself, host this year’s North Carolina Awards ceremony,” said Pamela B. Cashwell, secretary of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. “As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our country, this event provides an opportunity to honor our state’s heroes while celebrating our six exceptional award winners.” In August 2025, Governor Stein announced North Carolina became a Do Your Part State – a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. Blue Star Families is a national nonprofit organization that supports military families through the challenges of military life by better connecting them with the communities they live in during their servicemembers’ military assignments. Camp Corral is a national nonprofit organization committed to supporting the children of wounded, ill, and fallen servicemembers through recreational and educational programming that helps build emotional resilience and transformational skills. The North Carolina Award was created by the General Assembly in 1961 to recognize significant contributions to the state and nation in the fields of fine arts, literature, public service, and science. Since the award’s inception, more than 300 notable men and women have been honored by the state of North Carolina. Past recipients include William Friday, James Taylor, Etta Baker, Maya Angelou, Lee Smith, Eric Church, Selma Burke, and Branford Marsalis. Last year, the 2025 North Carolina Awards also celebrated eight Helene Heroes, raising nearly $200,000 for the North Carolina Community Foundation to continue its Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. People interested in attending North Carolina Awards on November 17 may secure tickets here . Learn more about sponsoring the awards event here . The North Carolina Awards Committee consists of Nina S. Szlosberg-Landis (Chair), Margaret Abrams, Joe Sam Queen, Tom Terrell, and Margaret Weller Stargell. The awards are managed by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The 2026 Award Recipients are: Literature: Jason Mott Public Service: Richard Petty Public Service: Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen (Ret.) Public Service: Randy Woodson Science: Lindsay Zanno Fine Arts: Beverly McIver Click here to learn more about the awards recipients. Click here to secure tickets for the NC Awards.", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/30/governor-stein-announces-dmva-secretary-mallette-host-north-carolina-awards", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-30", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-30T15:20:13+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:16:23+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Governor Stein Applauds Congressional Passage of Fort Bragg Land Transfer", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Governor Stein Applauds Congressional Passage of Fort Bragg Land Transfer Release Date Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:00 sengel Wed, 09/30/2026 - 11:18 Yesterday the United States Senate voted to approve a transfer of approximately 20 acres of Fort Bragg land to the state of North Carolina to build a new veterans home in Fayetteville. In July, Governor Josh Stein signed into law a state budget providing funding for the new home. Governor Stein released the following statement today: “North Carolina boasts the fourth-largest military presence in the nation and is the proud home to more than 600,000 military veterans. These brave men and women put their lives on the line to defend our country and our freedoms, and our commitment to them must not end when their service does. This new facility will give veterans a home with access to the care they need. I thank our Congressional delegation for their leadership in securing this land transfer.”", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/30/governor-stein-applauds-congressional-passage-fort-bragg-land-transfer", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-30", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-30T15:18:48+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:16:23+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Governor Stein Takes Action to Lower Costs for Farmers and North Carolina Families by Halting the Prohibition of Dyed Diesel Fuel on Highways", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Governor Stein Takes Action to Lower Costs for Farmers and North Carolina Families by Halting the Prohibition of Dyed Diesel Fuel on Highways Release Date Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:00 sengel Wed, 09/30/2026 - 16:21 Amid rising fuel costs, Governor Josh Stein today directed North Carolina Department of Revenue Secretary McKinley Wooten to provide penalty relief from prohibition on the highway use of red dye diesel fuel through the end of 2026. Governor Stein also wrote to the Internal Revenue Service requesting federal penalty relief for the use of the same fuel. Because many of North Carolina’s agricultural producers have stores of non-taxed dyed diesel fuel on hand for off-road use, suspending enforcement of this penalty will lessen financial pressure on farmers by allowing on-road use during this year’s harvest, which is the most fuel-intensive period of agricultural production. “North Carolina farmers have been feeling the squeeze of tariffs, drought conditions, crop loss, and skyrocketing diesel prices,” said Governor Josh Stein. “ And our families are struggling with the cost of groceries. Today I am working to ease the burden on farmers during their most fuel-intensive time of year and reduce the upward pressure on the cost of food. I urge the federal government to join me in providing the same relief to North Carolina farmers and families.” “The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to implementing the Governor’s directive and will continue to be responsive to the critical needs of North Carolina taxpayers,” said Secretary McKinley Wooten. “North Carolina Farm Bureau greatly appreciates Governor Josh Stein’s action today providing farmers timely and meaningful relief as they face record-high diesel prices at harvest time,” said Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau. “Diesel expenses have been the number-one concern I’ve heard from farmers in what has already been a challenging year, and this week North Carolina Farm Bureau and the agricultural community joined in a letter asking Governor Stein for help. This action comes less than a day after he received our letter, and we are truly grateful for these effective and practical measures toward protecting and preserving North Carolina’s farm businesses.” Throughout September, diesel prices have reached record highs, with the price per gallon reaching $6.25 in North Carolina. Domestic inventories of diesel reached the lowest point in recorded history this month, with 107.9 million barrels on hand, according to the US Energy Information Administration. These high prices present significant hardship for North Carolina farmers as they begin conducting the harvesting operations that are critical to ensuring North Carolina’s farm goods reach markets abroad and our own tables here at home. Agriculture is North Carolina’s biggest industry, employing one out of every five North Carolinians and generating $117 billion in annual economic activity. Click here to read letter to Governor Stein’s letter to North Carolina Department of Revenue Secretary Wooten. Click here to read Governor Stein’s letter to the Internal Revenue Service. Click to read the letter from the NC Farm Bureau and the coalition of agricultural and timber producers.", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/30/governor-stein-takes-action-lower-costs-farmers-and-north-carolina-families-halting-prohibition-dyed", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-30", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-30T20:21:15+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:16:23+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Governor Stein Launches $20 Million Fund to Increase Access to Care in Rural North Carolina", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Governor Stein Launches $20 Million Fund to Increase Access to Care in Rural North Carolina Release Date Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:00 sengel Wed, 09/30/2026 - 09:56 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Information Technology today announced the launch of the Rural Health Innovation Fund . This statewide investment fund will distribute approximately $20 million per year for up to five years to help rural providers modernize their infrastructure, making it easier for them to care for patients and operate their practices. “North Carolinians need access to high-quality health care no matter where they live,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This investment will help rural health care providers use technology to connect patients to the care they need closer to home and deliver better health care in their communities.” “Launching the Rural Health Innovation Fund directly aligns with the Department's core priorities to transform rural health care and improve access to care,\" said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai. \"This fund lets providers leverage technology to make it easier for people to get the care they need, no matter where they live.\" Rural providers often face obstacles including more limited funding, fewer staff, and reduced access to the necessary technical infrastructure to keep pace with changing digital health care tools. Testing new solutions can be costly and risky for smaller providers. The Rural Health Innovation Fund will help providers identify, test, and implement digital solutions that strengthen their practices and support better care. “Rural health care providers know their communities and the challenges they face to find care,” said NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Nate Denny. “The Rural Health Innovation Fund will give providers the opportunity to explore promising digital solutions, learn what works and put the right tools to work for their patients and communities.” In its first year, the Rural Health Innovation Fund is open to primary care providers, federally qualified health centers, community health centers, and safety net providers that meet certain federal health center requirements. Applicants need to demonstrate how they serve rural residents even if their county is not designated as rural. Eligible applicants may apply for funding to test and scale new digital solutions to improve care, ease operational challenges, and help patients stay connected to their care provider. Projects can include telehealth expansion, AI-enabled clinical decision support, electronic health record upgrades, cybersecurity enhancements, and other activities that are scalable, sustainable, and improve quality of care for rural communities. To apply for the first round of funding, providers will need to complete an online assessment, gather quotes, and submit an application through the NCDIT grant portal by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 16, 2026. Awards are anticipated to be announced in January 2027. The funding is reimbursement-based, and projects will need to be completed by July 30, 2027. This Rural Health Innovation Fund is part of North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program, which aims to improve health care in rural communities, help people get better care, and make sure rural health services are available for years to come. North Carolina has the second-largest rural population in the country. Many rural communities face health challenges, including insufficient numbers of health care providers, hospital closures, high rates of chronic health conditions, and differences in access to care and health outcomes. The federal government created the Rural Health Transformation Program to help states improve health care in rural communities. States can use the funding to improve technology, strengthen the health care workforce, and develop new ways to provide care. In December 2025, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded North Carolina more than $213 million for the first year. North Carolina will be eligible for more funding each year for the next five years. North Carolina is eager to maximize the funding awarded by the Rural Health Transformation Program, but the state will need to overcome significant funding losses as a result of federal reconciliation law H.R. 1, including the loss of nearly $50 billion in federal funds for North Carolina’s Medicaid program over the next 10 years and critical funding for hospitals in our state. NCDHHS will take advantage of the available funding while continuing to advocate for more funding for NC’s rural health care system in the future. ### Stevens Amendment Disclosure: This news release is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $213,008,356.47 with 100% funded by CMS/HHS. 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[{"title": "In Charlotte, Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Economic Strength", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "In Charlotte, Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s Economic Strength Release Date Tue, 09/29/2026 - 12:00 sengel Tue, 09/29/2026 - 15:38 Today Governor Josh Stein visited Charlotte to highlight North Carolina’s continued work to create jobs and expand opportunity. The Governor attended ribbon-cutting events for Daimler Truck Financial Services’ new North American headquarters and Capital Group’s new East Coast operations hub and joined the PhRMA State Advocacy National Meeting, showcasing investments in the state’s financial services and life sciences industries. Keeping North Carolina a Top State for Business “Charlotte is the country’s second-largest financial center, and people want to be part of what we’re building,” said Governor Josh Stein. “These investments from Daimler Truck Financial Services and Capital Group will bring nearly 1,000 new good-paying jobs for North Carolina’s top-tier financial services workforce.” Governor Stein joined DTFS for the ribbon-cutting at its new North American headquarters in Ballantyne. The company will invest nearly $8 million in its new headquarters, bringing 276 jobs to Mecklenburg County. DTFS provides financing and leasing solutions for Daimler Truck North America, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in the world, producing Freightliner trucks, Western Star trucks, and Thomas Built Buses. For more than 50 years, the company has offered custom financing, leasing, and insurance options for its commercial vehicle customers that include owner-operators, fleet owners, and municipalities. DTFS’s new headquarters in North Carolina will consolidate the current offices from Michigan and Texas into 60,000 square feet for its administration, HR, and financial operations. Governor Stein also attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Capital Group’s new East Coast operations hub. The 600 new jobs created by the project will bring an anticipated annual payroll impact of more than $116 million to the region. The project is expected to grow the state’s economy by more than $5 billion over the next 12 years. Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the United States. North Carolina’s rapidly growing financial services industry has expanded by 25% since 2019. North Carolina has consistently been ranked a Top 2 State for Business for the past six years. This year, North Carolina was ranked by CNBC the #1 state for the economy, the #2 state for business, and the #3 state for workforce. Since taking office last year, Governor Stein has announced nearly 47,000 good-paying jobs and nearly $33 billion in new investment from business projects across the state. Highlighting North Carolina as a Life Sciences Powerhouse Later in the day, the Governor attended the PhRMA State Advocacy National Meeting to highlight North Carolina’s leadership in the life sciences industry. “North Carolina is a top 3 state for life sciences because of our talented workforce, strong research institutions, and commitment to innovation,” said Governor Josh Stein. “As our life sciences industry continues to grow, we are making sure North Carolinians have the skills they need to gain access to good-paying jobs and companies have the talent they need to grow here.” North Carolina is one of the top three states for pharmaceutical employment and home to the top bio-manufacturing hub in the nation. The state’s life sciences industry supports more than 210,000 jobs and generates $82 billion in annual economic activity. More than 860 life sciences companies operate in North Carolina, with 2,500 additional companies supporting the industry and its specific needs. Last month, Governor Stein announced STERIS plc , a leading health care company, will invest $600 million in a new manufacturing and distribution Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Sanford, bringing 335 jobs to Lee County. Since 2019, employment in North Carolina’s life sciences sector has grown more than 2.5 times faster than the rest of the private sector. Governor Stein is committed to investing in the state’s workforce by strengthening pathways that close skills gaps and meet evolving economic development needs. Since the Governor took office last year, the state has enrolled nearly 6,000 new apprentices and pre-apprentices in high-demand industries like life sciences, connecting people to good jobs with good wages that meet the state’s workforce needs. 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[{"title": "Governor Stein Spotlights DMV Improvements at New Office Opening in Charlotte", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Governor Stein Spotlights DMV Improvements at New Office Opening in Charlotte Release Date Mon, 09/28/2026 - 12:00 sengel Mon, 09/28/2026 - 16:25 Today Governor Josh Stein cut the ribbon to welcome a newly opened driver license office to Charlotte. This expanded and relocated office, situated in one of the state's areas of highest need, is now the largest DMV office in North Carolina. The office is one of four major facility upgrades made possible by historic investments from House Bill 125, which the Governor signed into law in August 2025. In 2027, five new offices are scheduled to be opened or relocated. “Every North Carolinian relies on the DMV at some point – and they want to get in, get out, and get on with their day,” said Governor Josh Stein . “We’re making steady progress to shorten wait times, provide better service, and improve the DMV experience statewide. To date, we have cut wait times by 86%. We will continue our work to get people back on the road safely and efficiently.” “By expanding and modernizing offices like this one in Charlotte, we’re reducing wait times, improving customer service, and building a DMV that keeps pace with the needs of a fast‑growing state,” said NCDOT Secretary Daniel Johnson . “I’m grateful to Governor Stein and our partners in the General Assembly for their continued support as we work to deliver a better experience for every North Carolinian.” “This new Charlotte office reflects the progress happening across DMV. Our teams are working hard every day to shorten visits, expand online services, and make it easier for people to get what they need,” said NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine . “With strong support from Governor Stein and the legislature, we’re modernizing our systems, adding staff, and improving customer service statewide. North Carolinians are seeing the results, and we’re committed to keeping that momentum going.” Charlotte is the fastest-growing city in America and was ranked the 14th-largest city in the nation by the U.S. Census. Governor Stein’s visit to the new office comes as the NCDMV continues to improve customer service statewide. In September 2025, the General Assembly passed and Governor Stein signed into law Senate Bill 245, which has since allowed more than 400,000 North Carolinians to complete transactions remotely instead of having to visit a DMV office and wait in line. NCDMV also added and filled 64 new driver license examiner positions with additional funding approved last summer. The 2026 Appropriations Act and House Bill 125 authorized an additional 68 new driver license examiner positions from July 2026 to July 2027, and recruiting is underway. These investments are yielding results. As of August 2026, the average DMV wait time is down to 23 minutes statewide – an 86 percent decrease from a year prior. The NCDMV website has been refreshed to guide people to online transactions, offer quizzes to ensure people have the correct documents, and share live wait times so people can choose which office to visit. The division has also created more appointment times, upgraded every document scanner, removed an extra signature from the process, and cut down countless driver license examiner clicks, which allows for shorter customer visits. Now, NCDMV and Governor Stein are working to keep improving people’s DMV experiences. NCDMV is working with law enforcement and local businesses with the goal of developing a digital wallet, with mobile driver licenses becoming available for residents in early 2027. Learn more about NCDMV’s Strategic Plan and updated Staffing Plan . Click here to read more about Team DMV’s work to improve the DMV experience statewide.", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/28/governor-stein-spotlights-dmv-improvements-new-office-opening-charlotte", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-28", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-28T20:25:39+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:16:23+00:00"}]

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A Week in Photos: Governor Stein Commemorates the Two-Year Milestone of Hurricane Helene. A Week in Photos: Governor Stein Commemorates the Two-Year Milestone of Hurricane Helene Release Date Mon, 09/28/2026 - 12:00 sengel Mon, 09/28/2026 - 14:17 Last week, Governor Josh Stein visited western North Carolina to commemorate the two-year milestone of Hurricane Helene recovery. Governor Stein highlighted the progress made to rebuild the region for the long haul and pledged to continue advocating for a $10 billion appropriation from Congress to support the next phase of recovery. Click here to read more about how Governor Stein and his administration are working to rebuild western North Carolina for the long haul. “For two years, western North Carolinians have not taken a day off on rebuilding,

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Governor Stein Shares Plan to Support Western North Carolina’s Long Term Economic Growth. Governor Stein Shares Plan to Support Western North Carolina’s Long Term Economic Growth Release Date Sat, 09/26/2026 - 12:00 sengel Sat, 09/26/2026 - 13:13 Today in Chimney Rock, Governor Stein met with local business owners and shared the new Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan , a framework to rebuild and grow the region’s economy. Last year, Chimney Rock received a $5.5 million grant from the state to rebuild its downtown and reopen small businesses. Now Governor Stein continues to advocate for a $10 billion appropriation from Congress to support the next phase of recovery, including $1.5 billion to support economic recovery. “Western North Carolinians got to work rebuilding the moment H

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Governor Stein Announces Women’s Tennis Association Moving to Charlotte. Governor Stein Announces Women’s Tennis Association Moving to Charlotte Release Date Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:00 sengel Wed, 09/16/2026 - 10:12 Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Charlotte will host the 2027, 2028, and 2029 Women’s Tennis Association Finals with the support of a $14.4 million grant from North Carolina’s Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund (MEGA). Offered by the N.C. Department of Commerce, the grant will assist the Charlotte Sports Foundation, in partnership with the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and other community and business leaders, in hosting the three-year event. In addition to hosting the WTA Finals, Charlotte will be the home of WTA’s global headquarters, and a future WTA 500

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