Governor Josh Stein
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Governor Josh Stein Reflecting on 2025
YouTube video by Governor Josh Stein
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Here are a few reflections from my first year serving as Governor of the great state of North Carolina: youtu.be/KX9Je6IIpAU
Measles is highly contagious – but it’s also highly preventable. Making sure your kids are up to date on vaccinations is a simple step to protect them, yourself, and those around you. Please talk with your kid’s doctor about how best to protect your children.
February 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Measles is highly contagious – but it’s also highly preventable. Making sure your kids are up to date on vaccinations is a simple step to protect them, yourself, and those around you. Please talk with your kid’s doctor about how best to protect your children.
We all want our kids to be safe, and the best way to protect our kids from measles is to make sure they are vaccinated.
There are currently 18 cases of measles in NC, all among people who are not fully vaccinated and overwhelmingly children.
There are currently 18 cases of measles in NC, all among people who are not fully vaccinated and overwhelmingly children.
February 13, 2026 at 1:54 PM
We all want our kids to be safe, and the best way to protect our kids from measles is to make sure they are vaccinated.
There are currently 18 cases of measles in NC, all among people who are not fully vaccinated and overwhelmingly children.
There are currently 18 cases of measles in NC, all among people who are not fully vaccinated and overwhelmingly children.
In North Carolina, we know all too well the effects of climate change. The science is crystal clear, and this EPA decision makes us less safe. I promise to do everything in my power to protect people’s health and our state’s air, water, and natural beauty from carbon pollution.
EPA abandons the foundation of greenhouse gas rules
It's the Trump administration's most direct effort yet to rip out climate regulations root and branch.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
In North Carolina, we know all too well the effects of climate change. The science is crystal clear, and this EPA decision makes us less safe. I promise to do everything in my power to protect people’s health and our state’s air, water, and natural beauty from carbon pollution.
Apprenticeships unlock the doors of opportunity for the next generation while helping North Carolina meet its workforce needs. I am grateful to employers, public schools, and community colleges – and, most of all, our young people – who will be part of delivering on the promise of our state.
February 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Apprenticeships unlock the doors of opportunity for the next generation while helping North Carolina meet its workforce needs. I am grateful to employers, public schools, and community colleges – and, most of all, our young people – who will be part of delivering on the promise of our state.
One of the best ways to support students, businesses, and local economies across the state is to support more high-quality youth apprenticeships. This year, I am committing funds to support more high-quality youth apprenticeships through NC Career Launch.
February 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM
One of the best ways to support students, businesses, and local economies across the state is to support more high-quality youth apprenticeships. This year, I am committing funds to support more high-quality youth apprenticeships through NC Career Launch.
In 2026, we’ve hit the ground running as we keep working to build a safer and stronger North Carolina.
February 10, 2026 at 9:41 PM
In 2026, we’ve hit the ground running as we keep working to build a safer and stronger North Carolina.
We want to keep you updated on the work we are doing to build a safer, stronger North Carolina. Learn more about the work our team is doing in all 100 counties: 100strong.nc.gov
February 10, 2026 at 8:14 PM
We want to keep you updated on the work we are doing to build a safer, stronger North Carolina. Learn more about the work our team is doing in all 100 counties: 100strong.nc.gov
🔋Energy Saver NC is now available in all 100 counties to help families get real money back for upgrading appliances AND lower their utility bills by up to $1,000.
We can build a sustainable energy future and help families cut costs at the same time.
We can build a sustainable energy future and help families cut costs at the same time.
February 10, 2026 at 7:38 PM
🔋Energy Saver NC is now available in all 100 counties to help families get real money back for upgrading appliances AND lower their utility bills by up to $1,000.
We can build a sustainable energy future and help families cut costs at the same time.
We can build a sustainable energy future and help families cut costs at the same time.
We must continue to invest in programs that will prepare our kids to leave school with the skills and knowledge they need to get a good job that supports their family – whether they go to a four-year college or not.
www.wral.com/news/educati...
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NC high school students again earn record number of career credentials
WRAL reported earlier this year that North Carolina lawmakers, companies and education leaders have made significant pushes to increase students' access to college coursework and career training.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We must continue to invest in programs that will prepare our kids to leave school with the skills and knowledge they need to get a good job that supports their family – whether they go to a four-year college or not.
www.wral.com/news/educati...
www.wral.com/news/educati...
North Carolina public school students graduated last school year with more than 383,000 Career and Technical Education credentials.
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
North Carolina public school students graduated last school year with more than 383,000 Career and Technical Education credentials.
It’s going to take all of us to build a safer, stronger North Carolina, and I’m proud of the First Lady's work focusing on NC’s reentry and rehabilitation efforts. www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/01/29/n...
North Carolina’s first lady takes on rehabilitation and reentry
Anna Stein is using her role to spotlight rehabilitation and strengthen support for people leaving incarceration.
www.northcarolinahealthnews.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
It’s going to take all of us to build a safer, stronger North Carolina, and I’m proud of the First Lady's work focusing on NC’s reentry and rehabilitation efforts. www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/01/29/n...
Making sure people are prepared to thrive after they get out of prison makes it less likely that they repeat the behaviors that put them in prison in the first place.
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Making sure people are prepared to thrive after they get out of prison makes it less likely that they repeat the behaviors that put them in prison in the first place.
We have seen a series of heartbreaking tragedies in recent months that are a consequence of people suffering from severe mental health crises. Improving behavioral health care and strengthening public safety are not competing goals. We can and must do better.
Read my op-ed in today's N&O:
Read my op-ed in today's N&O:
Gov. Stein disagrees with his party’s denial of help to swing-voting lawmakers
N.C. Gov. Josh Stein disagrees with a state party move about legislative primaries, though he is getting involved in primaries through his endorsements.
www.newsobserver.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
We have seen a series of heartbreaking tragedies in recent months that are a consequence of people suffering from severe mental health crises. Improving behavioral health care and strengthening public safety are not competing goals. We can and must do better.
Read my op-ed in today's N&O:
Read my op-ed in today's N&O:
We have seen a series of heartbreaking tragedies in recent months that are a consequence of people suffering from severe mental health crises. Improving behavioral health care and strengthening public safety are not competing goals. We can and must do better.
February 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM
We have seen a series of heartbreaking tragedies in recent months that are a consequence of people suffering from severe mental health crises. Improving behavioral health care and strengthening public safety are not competing goals. We can and must do better.
Great news for WNC! The US Forest Service and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission partnership will invest $290 million over the next 10 years to help restore the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests after Hurricane Helene. This partnership is an important part of the rebuilding effort.
Forest Service, NC Wildlife Commission sign $290M Hurricane Helene recovery deal
The commission will remove storm debris, repair roads and recreation areas, manage invasive species, restore damaged watersheds and improve wildlife habitat.
www.wect.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Great news for WNC! The US Forest Service and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission partnership will invest $290 million over the next 10 years to help restore the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests after Hurricane Helene. This partnership is an important part of the rebuilding effort.
And I’m excited to watch Canes players Sebastian Aho, Jaccob Slavin, Frederik Andersen, Nikolaj Ehlers, and now Seth Jarvis once men’s ice hockey begins!
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
And I’m excited to watch Canes players Sebastian Aho, Jaccob Slavin, Frederik Andersen, Nikolaj Ehlers, and now Seth Jarvis once men’s ice hockey begins!
All of North Carolina is sending well wishes to Duke student Eunice Lee, Queens University alum Mystique Ro, and NC native Kayden Beasley as they compete in the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Italy.
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
All of North Carolina is sending well wishes to Duke student Eunice Lee, Queens University alum Mystique Ro, and NC native Kayden Beasley as they compete in the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Italy.
I am directing my administration to help people get the care they need, reduce preventable harm, and make our people safer.
This is how we’ll build a safer and stronger North Carolina. youtu.be/cjcTzWKb2NY
This is how we’ll build a safer and stronger North Carolina. youtu.be/cjcTzWKb2NY
Governor Josh Stein Signs Behavioral Health and Public Safety Executive Order
YouTube video by Governor Josh Stein
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February 6, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I am directing my administration to help people get the care they need, reduce preventable harm, and make our people safer.
This is how we’ll build a safer and stronger North Carolina. youtu.be/cjcTzWKb2NY
This is how we’ll build a safer and stronger North Carolina. youtu.be/cjcTzWKb2NY
North Carolina, today is the last day to register in advance for the March 3 primary election.
Check your voter registration: ncsbe.gov/registering/checking-your-registration
Check your voter registration: ncsbe.gov/registering/checking-your-registration
Checking Your Registration | NCSBE
Use the Voter Search, aka the “voter lookup,” to check your registration status, party affiliation, sample ballot, polling place, election districts, and more.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM
North Carolina, today is the last day to register in advance for the March 3 primary election.
Check your voter registration: ncsbe.gov/registering/checking-your-registration
Check your voter registration: ncsbe.gov/registering/checking-your-registration
Today I’m signing an executive order to take meaningful steps toward improving how we respond when someone is in crisis by strengthening our behavioral health and public safety systems.
February 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Today I’m signing an executive order to take meaningful steps toward improving how we respond when someone is in crisis by strengthening our behavioral health and public safety systems.
These are just a few of the emails our office has received in the past few months about rising health care costs. I’ll continue to do everything I can to lower costs for people, not making things like health care unaffordable.
February 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
These are just a few of the emails our office has received in the past few months about rising health care costs. I’ll continue to do everything I can to lower costs for people, not making things like health care unaffordable.
Because the Republican Congress refused to extend the subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, 200K fewer North Carolinians signed up for an ACA plan this year. That's the largest drop in enrollees in the country.
February 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Because the Republican Congress refused to extend the subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, 200K fewer North Carolinians signed up for an ACA plan this year. That's the largest drop in enrollees in the country.
The Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative has provided over 2,200 small businesses with grants to get back on their feet. It’s been amazing to see the progress and resilience of these businesses more than a year after the storm, but we cannot let up.
February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The Western North Carolina Small Business Initiative has provided over 2,200 small businesses with grants to get back on their feet. It’s been amazing to see the progress and resilience of these businesses more than a year after the storm, but we cannot let up.
Small businesses are the backbone of North Carolina, and making sure places like Darnell Farms in Bryson City can reopen their doors is vital western NC’s long-term recovery.
February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Small businesses are the backbone of North Carolina, and making sure places like Darnell Farms in Bryson City can reopen their doors is vital western NC’s long-term recovery.