Governor Stein awarded 10 individuals with North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine for varied contributions to public service, safety, and the private sector.

Chimney Rock State Park reopens after Hurricane Helene repairs; Governor Stein launched a tourism initiative and signed a recovery act to aid the local economy. Reservations are required to visit the park.

Governor Stein of North Carolina signed bills for disaster recovery and health services improvement, but vetoed a bill that could hinder environmental and health regulations.

The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity has announced the appointment of three new leaders to bolster its mission of advancing digital equity in North Carolina. Maggie Woods, Christina Strickland, and Dana Lee bring a wealth of experience in digital literacy, legal counsel, and infrastructure development. Their leadership marks a strategic push to close the digital divide and ensure broadband access for all residents across the state.

North Carolina's State Library distributes $2.5 million in federal grants to local libraries for various services, including digital literacy and early literacy programs.

Raleigh celebrates July 4th at the State Capitol with free activities including live music, a naturalization ceremony, and children's fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Raleigh held its 2025 Fair Housing Conference, focusing on equal housing opportunities and featuring keynote speaker Lorena Dionne McDowell. The event stressed the importance of continued fair housing efforts.

Governor Stein of North Carolina signed 10 new laws to support various state sectors, including child welfare, education for military, and disaster recovery.

Raleigh Police Department launches the "Safety Snapshot for Raleigh Businesses" campaign to provide safety tips to downtown businesses amidst increasing activity.

The North Carolina Assembly passed the "MEGA" Act to address elevator safety and backlog issues, as supported by Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, and funded by user fees, not taxes.

The North Carolina State Health Plan faces projected net losses escalating to nearly $1 billion by 2027, per a performance audit validating prior financial challenges.

North Carolina's legislature failed to pass a new budget, prompting Governor Stein to express disappointment over the missed opportunity to support critical sectors and services.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to nine distinguished citizens for their exceptional service and contributions to the state.