NC Governor Newsuuid:53d21840-86fb-48c0-81d1-3d8939fff175;id=2892010-07-29T11:20:47Z16bb7404-7899-4512-b000-fd1e3bb92cda2010-07-28T12:42:00-04:00Anne Bryan<br>Senior Policy Advisor on Early ChildhoodEarlier this week, I had the opportunity to represent North Carolina at a Congressional staff briefing in Washington, DC on states&rsquo; initiatives to strengthen early childhood systems.&nbsp;&nbsp; North Carolina was one of just three states featured on our panel. As part of the discussion, I ur...61d31a8a-61da-4eb5-92b5-0ddb576b20fc2010-07-27T13:56:00-04:00<br/>Governor Perdue Since the opening ceremonies on July 18, 50 athletes, 14 coaches and four staff members have represented North Carolina at the Special Olympics USA National Summer Games in Lincoln, Nebraska.&nbsp; To Team North Carolina, congratulations on behalf of the entire state for your remarkable achievements...12382010-07-26T14:54:23-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue, the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) and the North Carolina Military Foundation (Foundation) today announced that Department of Defense spending in North Carolina grew by 10 percent and exceeded $4.0 billion in federal fiscal year 2009 – an increase of $363.8 million over procurement in the state in 2008.8e60611e-3c3d-480f-9053-0b59ae935b752010-07-26T12:32:00-04:00Tricia Willoughby<br/> Executive Director, NCBCERecognizing the importance of leadership in our public schools, Gov. Perdue recently announced the creation of a new leadership program geared toward turning around rural schools in northeastern North Carolina.&nbsp; Data from our state&rsquo;s Teacher Working Conditions survey proves that leadershi...12372010-07-23T14:24:25-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today named six distinguished North Carolinians to a bipartisan panel that will provide advice as the State Highway Patrol prepares a report on restructuring the organization and naming a new commander. 12362010-07-23T11:21:10-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced a leadership program geared toward turning around rural schools in northeastern North Carolina. The Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA), to launch in August, will bring a master’s of school administration program from North Carolina State University to a group of 25 teachers and central office staff from school districts in Bertie, Hertford, Northampton, Halifax, Roanoke Rapids, Weldon City and Warren. 12352010-07-22T16:53:12-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today signed House Bills 1973 and 1035 that will help create jobs for more North Carolinians. Gov. Perdue signed the bills in a ceremony at Epic Games, a video game company headquartered in Cary. 964ba3c3-7cfc-4405-bc40-fb36ebb7cc442010-07-21T15:50:00-04:00Bob Eaves<br/> First GentlemanWhen we created Celebrate North Carolina last year, we knew there were so many places and wonderful people in our state to appreciate and enjoy. What we hadn&rsquo;t realized is that much of it was literally the land right under our feet. In 1916, North Carolina became the first state in the southe...acdacef2-9f7f-4642-b443-22a9eacd67092010-07-21T15:28:00-04:00Leslie Parker<br>NE Region Director, NC Council for WomenLast Thursday in Greenville, I had the great honor to represent the N.C. Council for Women at a historic moment that many of us who work as advocates for survivors of domestic violence have long dreamed about: The signing by Gov. Bev Perdue of legislation requiring DNA samples to be taken from those...12242010-07-20T16:05:45-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Brunswick Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of recreational products and parent company of New Bern-based Hatteras Yachts, will expand in Craven County. The company plans to add 350 jobs over the next five years and invest $4.7 million. The expansion was made possible in part by state grants from the Job Development Investment Grant program and One North Carolina Fund.70ad0032-4fa0-4d3b-844d-8d610e4aff682010-07-20T11:27:00-04:00Greg Richardson<br/> Exec. Director of the NC Commission of Indian AffairsSometimes, when major initiatives affecting American Indians are announced, they discount the concerns of state-recognized tribes and focus almost exclusively on tribes recognized by the federal government. Regrettably, members of North Carolina&rsquo;s eight state-recognized tribes and four urban o...12232010-07-19T10:34:18-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) will invest $38.4 million to build a warehouse and East Coast distribution center in Johnston County. The company plans to hire 187 workers to staff the facility over three years beginning in 2012. The project was made possible in part by a $600,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 12222010-07-16T17:04:46-04:00North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased to 10% in June according to statistics released today by the state’s Employment Security Commission. Gov. Perdue is particularly encouraged by strong growth in the private sector. The 11,600 new private sector jobs, created last month, represent the largest monthly increase since March 2007.12202010-07-16T15:48:11-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that C.M.I. Enterprises Inc., a national supplier of automotive soft-trim materials, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Rutherford County. The company plans to move its Florida manufacturing plant to Rutherfordton, creating 53 jobs and investing $697,000 including lease payments. The project was made possible in part by a $33,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 12152010-07-15T13:16:23-04:00Today Gov. Bev Perdue signed House Bill 1403 into law, requiring that a DNA sample be taken from any person arrested for committing certain violent or potentially violent offenses, ranging from cyber-stalking to murder.6b4a5b08-08bc-4c15-9d83-24fb7e04c1482010-07-14T12:36:00-04:00Moses Carey<br/> Secretary of AdministrationSeveral weeks ago, we made a small change to the Department of Administration website that has turned out to be a big hit. Actually, it&rsquo;s been more than 10,000 hits. On April 27, as part of an ongoing effort to improve our website, we added a Google custom search feature with the hope that it...e231dad6-2654-4c4d-84c7-0a2d45954b4c2010-07-13T16:08:00-04:00Juleigh Sitton <br/> Director of the Governor's Western OfficePreparations for the North Carolina Governor&rsquo;s Conference&nbsp;for Women are well underway. On November 9, 2010, more than 1,500 women from across the state will meet for a day of dialogue on women&rsquo;s issues.&nbsp; Prior conferences confirm that the experience will include dynamic speaker...12142010-07-13T14:06:25-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced CNBC has declared North Carolina as most improved among the top five states for doing business, elevating the state from 9th to 4th in its annual survey, “America’s Top States for Business.”12122010-07-13T14:00:11-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that CertainTeed Gypsum Inc., a manufacturer of construction materials, will build a wallboard manufacturing facility in Person County. The company plans to create 89 jobs during the next three years in Roxboro. The project will benefit from a $300,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.12132010-07-13T14:00:11-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that CertainTeed Gypsum Inc., a manufacturer of construction materials, will build a wallboard manufacturing facility in Person County. The company plans to create 89 jobs during the next three years in Roxboro. The project will benefit from a $300,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.a2114d37-9b23-4836-baad-c3a972b975362010-07-12T17:07:00-04:00Gene Conti<br/> Secretary of TransportationToday, NCDOT&rsquo;s Rail Division officially received the first $20.3 million of the $545 million allocated to our state for high-speed rail improvements under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. North Carolina was granted the sixth highest award to any state as part of President Obama&rsqu...12112010-07-12T16:55:33-04:00Today, Gov. Bev Perdue made an unannounced site visit to the ferry terminal in the Beaufort County town of Bayview to see firsthand the day-to-day operations of the ferry system. Gov. Perdue heard from staff and patrons at the terminal about their experiences with the ferry system in North Carolina.ffa75578-cc42-4a7d-a131-dad077bbd34c2010-07-12T12:50:00-04:00Juleigh Sitton <br/> Director of the Governor's Western OfficeThis Thursday, July 15, western North Carolina has the honor of hosting one of President Obama&rsquo;s &ldquo;Great Outdoors Listening Sessions."&nbsp; In April of this year, the President established the America&rsquo;s Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation and recreation agenda worth...12102010-07-10T09:57:44-04:00A key priority in Gov. Bev Perdue’s safer communities legislative package passed the General Assembly early this morning, giving law enforcement the authority to collect DNA samples from anyone arrested for a felony. The legislation, advanced by Perdue in her budget and legislative proposals, was widely supported by law enforcement and victims’ rights advocates.b847b0a9-a6af-443a-8b3c-49979be0a6cf2010-07-09T17:06:00-04:00Justin Guillory <br> New Media Director12092010-07-09T16:43:07-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue today said she looks forward to signing legislation that addresses the priorities she set earlier this year of adding accountability and transparency to the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control system. 96f619de-0ef1-4201-b00c-5daf235584352010-07-09T08:44:00-04:00Sondra Chavis<br>Special Emphasis Project, Office of State PersonnelNorth Carolinians have long been noted for community service and volunteerism. The younger generation is no exception. Gen Y state employees (those born between 1982 and 1995) tell us they are committed to community service and want to use their time to make a difference in their communities. These ...c4d5de8e-f501-4fe7-9e1e-b550493080f42010-07-08T14:22:00-04:00<br/>Governor Perdue The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is known nationwide as an elite law enforcement agency &ndash; and this reputation was earned over more than 80 years of service and dedication to the state. Those who wear the uniform represent honor, dignity, courage and respect. They have been looked upon a...12082010-07-08T13:46:14-04:00Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that IBM Lender Business Process Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of International Business Machines Corp., will hire 600 workers during the next two years and invest $3.7 million to open a managed business process service center in Research Triangle Park. a371864b-f41a-4557-8f66-71c9e1e544882010-07-08T13:03:00-04:00Greg Richardson<br/> Exec. Director of the NC Commission of Indian AffairsThe Commission of Indian Affairs and three of North Carolina&rsquo;s tribes and three associations have been awarded a total of more than $1.7 million in federal grants through the Workforce Investment Act Indian and Native American Program. These grants will support job training and placement servi...