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On behalf of Governor Roy Cooper, Happy Military Appreciation Month! We are grateful for military servicemembers past and present and their families for their courage and their sacrifices to protect our nation.

Stephanie Pigues 

Office of the Governor

BE IN THE KNOW

Governor Cooper Talks with US Officials on Colonial Pipeline Shutdown  

Governor Cooper participated in calls with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Department of Energy Officials on the impacts of the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline. Sec. Granholm expressed that federal officials are working with utility and pipeline officials and pushing to quickly resume normal operations on the pipeline. Department of Energy Officials thanked the Governor for issuing his executive order declaring a State of Emergency and allowing for fuel waivers to make it easier to transport fuel supply in North Carolina.

NCDHHS Reminds Medicaid Beneficiaries of Friday, May 14 Open Enrollment Deadline for NC Medicaid Managed Care

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is in its final week of open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed Care. Through Friday, May 14, beneficiaries can choose a primary care provider (PCP) and a health plan for their families’ care in preparation for the launch of NC Medicaid Managed Care on July 1.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week 

Urges North Carolinians to update emergency plans and kits and to Know Your Zone  

Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 9-15 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, joining the national effort to make people more aware of the dangers of hurricanes and encouraging all North Carolinians to prepare for tropical weather. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

N.C. Households Can Get Help With Monthly Internet Bills From Federal Program

North Carolinians can get critical help to pay for high-speed internet from a $3.2 billion federal program opening in May for families and households working, learning and shopping from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed for Publication from Governor Cooper: The Road to a Brighter Future Runs Through North Carolina

North Carolina is emerging from a worldwide pandemic strong and growing, with new jobs and new neighbors arriving daily. We welcome this growth, but in order for our communities to thrive, our infrastructure must catch up and keep up. In recent weeks, Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff visited North Carolina with a plan to help transform our state and nation’s infrastructure. 

BE INVOLVED

prophesy Workshop with Monèt Noelle Marshall

Thursday, May 13, 2021

7:00 PM

Join Monèt Noelle Marshall, writer, performer, and codirector of the short film prophesy, for an intimate, facilitated virtual session about the film, which will be screened during the workshop. Marshall will invite participants to go even deeper into the material, the emotions it brings up, and the ask it makes of us all. Come prepared with an open mind, willing heart, and commitment to do the work to build and be the world that is coming. The facilitator asks guests to bring writing materials. 

Fight for the Eno

Friday, May 14, 2021

2:30pm to 4:30pm

How was the Eno River State Park created? Join a Park ranger for a hike along the Pump Station Trail to learn about Margaret Nygard and the Eno River Association, the group of citizens who preserved the land that is now the Eno River State Park.

Engaging Rural and Hispanic/ Latinx Communities in NC

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

6:00pm to 7:30pm

Please join the Office of the Governor and Hometown Strong for an engagement session with rural and Hispanic/Latino/Latinx communities. This session will focus on the highlighted Eastern NC counties. 

Alcanzando a las Comunidades Rurales e Hispanas/Latinx en Carolina del Norte

 Martes, 25 de mayo

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Por favor únase a la Oficina del Gobernador y a Hometown Strong para una sesión alcance con las comunidades rurales e Hispanas/Latinas. Esta sesión se enfocará en los condados resaltados en el mapa de Carolina del Norte.

Virtual NC HUB and NC DBE Certification Information Session - City of Raleigh

Thursday, May 27, 2021

2:30 pm

Are you a minority business owner? Are you looking to expand your opportunities for exposure? Do you want more opportunities to increase your cash flow? If you answered “YES” to these questions, this information session is for you!

If your business is not certified, please join the City of Raleigh's MWBE Program, NC DOA/HUB Office, and the NC DOT/DBE Office to learn the requirements and process to apply for certification.

QUICK HELP LINKS

NC DHHS COVID GUIDANCE

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

VOLUNTEER NC

NC CARES GRANTS

NC STUDENT CONNECT

HUB OFFICE INFORMATION

NC DMV ASSISTANCE

NC GOV. OFFICE

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