Raleigh, NC- Governor Pat McCrory signed 56 bills today, including:
- HB 317 (Reps. Blackwell, Farmer-Butterfield, Holloway and S. Martin) Improve Education...

Raleigh, NC- Governor Pat McCrory signed 56 bills today, including:
Raleigh, NC– First Lady Ann McCrory and Representative Jason Saine released the following statement urging Senators to take action on House Bill 930, bipartisan legislation that establishes basic standards of care for large commercial dog breeding facilities and helps ensure that all dogs are treated humanely:
“Our state has become a magnet and safe haven for bad...
Raleigh, NC– Governor McCrory congratulated North Carolina lawkmakers today for passing the first of several major reforms aimed at the economy, education and government efficiency.
"After months of hard work with Transportation Secretary Tony Tata, we developed the Strategic Mobility Formula, which would mean more projects and more jobs," said Governor McCrory. "...
Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Novamelt Americas will expand its manufacturing facility in Randolph County. The company plans to create 10 jobs and invest more than $2.4 million over the next three years in Trinity, North Carolina.
“Manufacturing is key to our long-term success and we are proud...
Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory called on North Carolina’s education leaders to increase their production of community college and university graduates as well as devise more innovative methods to increase teacher pay.
These goals are part of an ambitious agenda laid out by McCrory and his Senior Education Advisor, Eric Guckian, to the recently re-convened Education...
Raleigh, NC– James Eubert Holshouser Jr., who died Monday at age 78, was governor of North Carolina from 1973 to 1977 and was the first Republican governor of North Carolina in the 20th Century. The public is invited to visit the Rotunda in the State Capitol beginning at 2:00 p.m. today to sign the official condolence book for former Governor Holshouser with a pen made from a...
Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that IOMAX USA, Inc. will be expanding its aircraft and integration operation in Iredell County. The company plans to create 35 new jobs and invest more than $1.75 million over the next three years in Mooresville.
“This is an important expansion for us as we work to...
Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June 17-21, 2013 as Small Business Week in North Carolina, encouraging citizens to recognize the importance of small businesses and their owners here in this state.
"Small businesses are the backbone of North Carolina's economy," said Governor McCrory. "The entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners and the role they...
Raleigh, NC– Governor Pat McCrory offered his condolences to Governor James E. Holshouser's family today. The governor passed away early this morning at the age of 78. Holshouser was governor of North Carolina from January 1973 until January 1977.
“James Holshouser was more than a friend and mentor, he was a genuine leader,” said Governor McCrory. “His passing is not...
Governor Jim Holshouser's family asked that the Office of Governor McCrory release the following statement on its behalf:
Death of Former Governor Jim Holshouser, Jr.
Southern Pines, NC- Former Governor Jim Holshouser passed away today at First Health of the Carolinas Medical Center in Pinehurst after a period of declining health. Holshouser was...
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