“We are excited that Great Southern Wood has decided to plant roots in North Carolina,”
Josh Stein
The Public Record
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August 25, 2026
“I urge North Carolinians to call on their legislators to protect their right to vote.”
— Josh Stein
Most widely reported
by number of sources- The federal government shouldn’t be dictating how states conduct their elections.18 sources2026nebraskaexaminer.com
- This bill gives North Carolina another tool in the toolbox to build more homes and make housing more affordable.13 sources2026sourcenm.com
- The legislature agreed to remove the data center’s sales tax exemption for electricity, so you and I will no longer be subsidizing their energy consumption.2 sources2026ncnewsline.com
We need to build more housing units of all types to drive down rents and mortgages.
These funds will help 600 more Volunteers meet North Carolina’s urgent needs while gaining skills and experience for the future.
This year’s state budget had a lot of good news for education, but to truly support our public schools and our students’ futures, we need to better support teachers who pay for school supplies out of their own pockets.
“Whether it’s mentoring students, helping communities recover from disaster, or reducing barriers to medical access, AmeriCorps Volunteers are making a difference in North Carolinians’ lives,”
“As chemical company Chemours tries to avoid its responsibilities to North Carolina, I continue to stand up for the state.”
“Just as the respective leadership in each legislative chamber does not have the power to suspend duly elected legislators, and just as the Governor does not have the power to suspend an elected member of the Council of State, the Chief…
The Republican General Assembly simply does not have confidence that it can win elections on their record. They are scared of you, and they are scared of your vote.
Our right to vote is precious. It’s the fundamental right that underpins every other right that we possess.
“For thirteen years, the General Assembly has repeatedly played politics with the judiciary, including taking all four of the nonpartisan State Bar’s appointments to the Judicial Standards Commission for itself,”
The legislature agreed to remove the data center’s sales tax exemption for electricity, so you and I will no longer be subsidizing their energy consumption.
North Carolina is growing rapidly, and the cost of housing is increasing. We need to build more housing units of all types to drive down rents and mortgages.
This billion-dollar investment is more proof that North Carolina is leading the way on innovation and job creation.
I regret that the General Assembly saw fit to include some petty provisions that undermine the executive branch and impede the work of government on behalf of North Carolinians.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials and specialized units including the Selective Enforcement Unit and K-9 teams at Raleigh Police Department’s Special Operations Division to highlight the state budget’s investments…
Today Governor Josh Stein celebrated that 7 projects supporting economic resilience after Hurricane Helene will receive $34.2 million in grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
“North Carolina is growing rapidly, and the cost of housing is increasing. We need to build more housing units of all types to drive down rents and mortgages. This bill cuts red tape to help produce more houses and apartments and deliver…
This bill cuts red tape to help produce more houses and apartments and deliver results for North Carolinians.
By failing to consider his nomination or even hold a single public hearing, the Senate abdicated its responsibility, disrespected Jeff and law enforcement, and undermined the safety of the people of North Carolina.
“After a dry fall in 2025, North Carolina had a very dry start to 2026,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Although recent rainfall has made a dent in the problem, we’re not in the clear yet. I encourage North Carolinians to check their local…
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has leveraged executive action to prioritize and fund youth apprenticeship programs across state agencies.





