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Cooper’s budget proposal pushes for more spending, Medicaid expansion
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper introduced a $55.9 billion budget proposal on Wednesday, March 24, that includes many of the goals he’s had since taking office. But this time he claims they’re needed due to the COVID pandemic.
Cooper, state lawmakers announce school reopening deal
RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican lawmakers have reached an agreement on reopening public schools for in-person instruction under a compromise plan that returns most decision-making autonomy to local school boards.
McLaurin tapped by Cooper to chair Economic Development Partnership of N.C.
ROCKINGHAM — With four decades in the business world, Gene McLaurin has been appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to serve as chairman of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
Judge struggles to find distinction that would keep N.C. bars closed
RALEIGH — A Superior Court judge asked repeatedly Thursday, Feb. 18, for evidence that would justify state government orders that keep private bars closed across North Carolina.
General Assembly passes bill to reopen schools, but governor signals a veto
RALEIGH — The N.C. House and Senate have come to terms on legislation to reopen schools for in-person instruction.
Cooper signs COVID relief bill despite call for more spending
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper signed a more than $2 billion COVID relief bill on Wednesday, Feb. 10, despite his call for more spending.
Cooper threatens veto of school-reopening bill, calls for more funding
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s call for more money for schools while also indicating he would veto a bill that could send students back to school has many in the state scratching their heads.
General Assembly approves billions in COVID aid but Cooper wants more
RALEIGH — The N.C. General Assembly passed a bill Thursday, Feb. 4, that provides more than $2 billion in COVID aid across the state, most of it to public schools.
Cooper calls for in-person instruction at N.C. schools
RALEIGH — A week after the Richmond County Board of Education voted to let students return to school for in-person instruction, Gov. Roy Cooper and other state officials calling for the same.
Cooper extends modified stay-at-home order until end of February
ROCKINGHAM — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday extended his modified stay-at-home order for another month.