Today’s the day to celebrate both of my favorite ladies! Happy birthday, Leah and Anna!

Gov. Stein pushes for ‘a real pay raise for every teacher’ as lawmakers return Today’s Under the Dome newsletter focuses on the governor and education at the forefront as the General Assembly returns.

North Carolina’s public schools open doors of opportunity for students across the state. A real pay raise for every teacher and more support personnel will help teachers, students, and all of us succeed.

An anti-tax titan says NC lawmakers are going too far on tax cuts | Opinion Experts on the left and right say this is a dangerous time for North Carolina to proceed with automatic tax cuts.

If we want to build a stronger North Carolina, we must protect our ability to invest in schools, public safety, and infrastructure. We need a fiscally responsible budget that secures our future.

Governor Stein Celebrates Halifax Resolves Day YouTube video by Governor Josh Stein

So many forces seek to divide us and make the American dream feel out of reach. It does not have to be this way. We can chart a different course.

Thanks to the opioid settlement dollars North Carolina secured when I was Attorney General, Fayetteville’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program has grown into a model for success on how to keep people across North Carolina safe.

Local journalism is a foundational element of a functioning and healthy democracy, and local journalists allow communities across NC to rely on accurate information as residents go about their days and in moments of crisis.

It’s an honor to proclaim today Local News Day in North Carolina.

Members of the Divine Nine have been pillars of strength and solidarity in communities across North Carolina for decades. It's an honor to recognize your leadership and rich history, and I look forward to working together to continue to deliver on the promise of our state.

Equipping folks leaving prison with the tools they need to succeed with their second chance makes them, their families, and their communities safer and stronger. Let’s get reentry right.

Last fall, I met with leaders at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Tokyo, and today I am excited to welcome SMBC to North Carolina. SMBC will create more than 2,000 jobs, and generate more than $13 billion in economic activity in its new Charlotte headquarters.

Beginning this Friday through October 6, the only known copy of the Halifax Resolves will be on display at the newly renovated Historic Halifax Visitors Center.

Mr. Beast Studios is the largest sound stage in North America and the filming location for Amazon Prime’s “Beast Games,” a recipient of an NC Film Grant. It was great to see behind the scenes of some of the most-watched videos in the world!

Congratulations to Michigan men and UCLA women — both of my picks, proud to say — for winning NCAA championships! And a special shoutout to former UNC player Elliott Cadeau, the Final Four Most Outstanding Player. I’m already ready for next year’s tourney.

Building on North Carolina's Success Story Changing Strategies for Changing Conditions

We cannot risk squandering North Carolina’s momentum — we have so much going for us. Now is the time to pass a fiscally responsible budget that invests in our people. Check out my first Substack: open.substack.com/pub/governor...

DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100,000 The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.

Good.

The future of passenger rail in America will be built right here in North Carolina!

From our Seder table to yours, Happy Passover!

You shouldn’t have to travel far to get access to care in an emergency. AdventHealth’s new facility in Weaverville is an investment in the future of western NC. The new hospital will create 1,300 jobs and make health care more affordable and accessible in Madison and Yancey counties.

Governor Stein Visits Rural Small Business in Western NC YouTube video by Governor Josh Stein

Small businesses like Flavors on Main General Store in Marion are the backbones of North Carolina’s rural communities. Thanks to owners Doug and Debbie for sharing their story, including how they’ve been able to not only keep their doors open but create new offerings after Helene.

It was an honor to join the NC Council for Women and Lieutenant Governor Hunt for an evening celebrating Women’s History Month at the People’s House.

It’s up to us to ensure our polices and priorities help women succeed in North Carolina – because when women succeed, we all succeed.

NC has the largest manufacturing workforce in the Southeast, and we’re still growing. TSEA Energy is building its first manufacturing facility in the USA right here in Rockingham County. Their commitment to invest $17 million is a huge win for the state and will bring 106 good-paying jobs to Eden.

As Attorney General, I worked with places like Fayetteville to invest in LEAD programs that connect people to addiction treatment. I’m excited to announce the expansion of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion to Wilmington, Greensboro, and Albemarle as well as Robeson, Gaston, and Harnett counties.

Trump Administration to Pay $1 Billion to Energy Giant to Cancel Wind Farms

The Trump Administration is spending nearly $1 billion in taxpayer money to pay off a company to stop investments in the clean energy we need. This is a terrible deal for the people of North Carolina and our country.

Asheville Regional Airport saw second-busiest year in 2025 More than 2.24 million passengers traveled through AVL last year, in the latest marker of Western North Carolina’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Regional Airport is where western NC adventures begin for many visitors. It’s good to see that last year was its second-busiest year ever. Western NC is open for business!

It was an honor to be among the fans to celebrate No. 30’s accomplishments and honor him with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

Congrats to Dell and the Curry Family!

Law enforcement officials put their lives on the line to serve and protect us. We have a responsibility to support them. My Critical Needs Budget provides a much-needed raise for state troopers, correctional officers, and other state public safety professionals...

🏀 82 years ago today, a secret basketball game in Durham quietly broke the color barrier in the South. It wasn’t in a packed arena or on the front page of the paper — just a locked gym, a few brave players, and a game that history almost forgot.

It was an honor to be with leaders and members from all of our state and federally recognized tribes at the United Tribes of North Carolina’s annual Unity Conference.

Brunswick County is the fastest-growing county in NC and the 11th-fastest-growing county in the country, which means lots of new North Carolinians need to take care of business at the DMV. New DMV offices like the one in Leland mean shorter lines and faster services for everyone.