Gov. Josh Stein shares his vision for NC with inaugural State of the State address

Republican Council of State members highlight ‘missing elements’ in Stein’s State of the State address

Two new Republican Council of State members gave their reactions to Democrat Gov. Josh Stein’s first State of the State address Wednesday night. State Auditor Dave Boliek praised Stein for putting Hurricane Helene relief ‘front and center,’ but said a few things were missing from the speech. “The missing element tonight was a pledge of transparency to how tax dollars are being spent,” he said in a press release. “Also missing was any mention of …

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s 'State of the State': Faster Helene relief, better teacher pay

by Galen Bacharier, Lynn Bonner and Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline March 12, 2025 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein called on lawmakers to swiftly pass another round of Hurricane Helene aid and approve pay raises for teachers and law enforcement Wednesday, as he delivered his first State of the State address to the Republican-led General Assembly. The speech by Stein, a Democrat, signaled that he would continue to pursue issues with bipartisan sup…

Gov. Stein: ‘The state of the state is strong – because our people are strong’

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein delivered his first State of the State Address on Wednesday night, highlighting the ongoing work to recover in western North Carolina and

NC Gov. Josh Stein holds first State of the State address

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein holds his first State of the State address at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12.

North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address

New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein told lawmakers during his first State of the State address that he wants a Hurricane Helene aid bill on his desk and seeks to help make living expenses affordable across the state.

Former judge Freeman named by governor as chairman of State Ethics Commission

Gov. Josh Stein said Monday he has appointed former judge William Freeman of Forsyth County as chairman of the State Ethics Commission.