Press Releases | NC Governor - Roy Cooper
Dec 30, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of two people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons of forgiveness to two others. The clemency actions followed thorough review by the Office of Executive Clemency, …
Governor Cooper Takes Capital Clemency Actions
6 days ago · Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he has commuted the sentences of 15 people on death row in North Carolina to life without the possibility of parole. He commuted these sentences after a thorough review of detailed petitions for clemency submitted by the defendants, input from district attorneys and the families of victims, and close ...
Governor Cooper Vetoes One Bill | NC Governor
Nov 26, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: Senate Bill 382: Disaster Relief-3/Budget/Various Law Changes; Governor Cooper made the following statement on his veto of SB382: “This legislation is a sham. It does not send money to Western North Carolina but merely shuffles money from one fund to another in Raleigh.
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Governor Cooper Signs Twelve Bills, Vetoes One Bill and Lets One …
Jul 8, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 425: HHS Omnibus. Senate Bill 303: Various Court Changes. Senate Bill 565: Revise Automatic Expunction. House Bill 98: Right to Try Individualized Treatments. House Bill 591: Modernize Sex Crimes. House Bill 593: Various General Local Laws.
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.
Governor Cooper Delivers State of the State Address: “Our …
Mar 6, 2023 · Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address. He emphasized the pivotal nature of this moment that has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity for historic investments in education, infrastructure, the economy and the workforce.
Securing North Carolina’s Future: Governor Cooper Presents …
Apr 24, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2024-2025, Securing North Carolina’s Future. The Governor’s plan would raise teacher pay by 8.5% and invest over $1 billion in public schools across North Carolina instead of more taxpayer-funded private school vouchers.
Governor Cooper Vetoes One Bill
Jun 14, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: House Bill 834: Juvenile Justice Modifications. Governor Cooper made the following statement on his veto of HB 834: "Most violent crimes, even when committed by teenagers, should be handled in adult court.