Raleigh -- August 23. 2026: Governor Josh Stein announced a wave of executive actions, community investments, and major economic development projects aimed at strengthening communities, local economies, and family support systems across North Carolina:
$1 Billion Prysmian Facility Expansion in Catawba County: Governor Stein announced that Prysmian, a global leader in energy and digital connection solutions, is investing over $1 billion to expand its fiber and glass manufacturing operations in Claremont. The expansion is set to create 385 new manufacturing jobs in the region.
State Budget Support for SUN Bucks Child Nutrition: Visiting the Durham Farmers’ Market during National Farmers Market Week alongside Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai, Governor Stein highlighted the state budget’s funding for the SUN Bucks Nutrition Program. The program provides grocery support to over one million North Carolina children to ensure access to nutritious food while school is out of session.
Rural Infrastructure & Private Sector Growth: Governor Stein unveiled more than $1 billion in private investment commitments projected to generate 342 jobs across rural North Carolina. Backing these private developments, the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority approved more than $4.9 million in grants to assist local municipalities with public utility upgrades and industrial site preparation.
$13.2M AmeriCorps Volunteer Grants & Education Focus: Marking education and service priorities in an NC Strong update, Governor Stein emphasized student and teacher resources statewide. Supporting community-level assistance, VolunteerNC secured over $13.2 million in federal grant funding to field more than 600 AmeriCorps members addressing public health, literacy, and disaster resilience needs.
Defense of Voting Rights & Veto of House Bill 958: Governor Stein vetoed House Bill 958, citing concerns over added voting restrictions for eligible voters, and issued a "Protect Our Vote" call encouraging citizens to voice their perspectives on election accessibility. For details on state voting guidelines, voter registration status, and official election rules, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
To review complete details and full statements on all executive actions, visit the official North Carolina Governor Press Releases Portal.