Governor Stein Announces NC Budget and $136M Morinaga Mebane Manufacturing Facility
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Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina published two press releases on April 21, 2026. The first announces his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The second spotlights Morinaga America Foods, Inc. at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its second manufacturing facility outside of Asia, a $136 million investment in Mebane, Orange County, creating 204 jobs.
“The $136 million investment in Mebane is creating 204 jobs in Orange County.”
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Governor Josh Stein published two press releases on April 21, 2026. The first announces his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to keep North Carolina strong. The second celebrates the ribbon-cutting of Morinaga America Foods' second manufacturing facility outside of Asia, a $136 million investment in Mebane, North Carolina, projected to create 204 jobs in Orange County. Morinaga America Foods established its American subsidiary in 2013 and opened its first Mebane plant in 2015 to produce HI-CHEW candy.
State agencies and departments should monitor the FY 2026-2027 budget recommendation for any changes to program funding or administrative directives. Manufacturers and companies considering expansion in North Carolina may benefit from reviewing the state's continued investment in manufacturing workforce development reflected in the Morinaga ribbon-cutting announcement.
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Change summary: Two new press releases published on April 21, 2026: Governor Stein announced his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to keep North Carolina strong, and spotlighted the Morinaga America Foods ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company's $136 million Mebane manufacturing facility creating 204 jobs.
[INSERTS] Governor Stein joined HI-CHEW candy manufacturer Morinaga America Foods, Inc. at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its second manufacturing facility outside of Asia. The $136 million investment in Mebane is creating 204 jobs in Orange County.
[INSERTS] Governor Stein announced his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to keep North Carolina strong.
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Governor Stein Announces Budget to Keep North Carolina Strong
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein announced his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to keep North Carolina strong.
Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina’s Manufacturing Workforce at Morinaga America Foods, Inc. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein joined HI-CHEW candy manufacturer Morinaga America Foods, Inc. at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its second manufacturing facility outside of Asia. The $136 million investment in Mebane is creating 204 jobs in Orange County. In 2013, the company established its American subsidiary and selected North Carolina for its first manufacturing site outside of Asia, opening the Mebane plant in 2015 to produce one of the company’s signature products, the fruity candy HI-CHEW.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Friday, April 17, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.Governor Stein appointed the following to the Cherokee Preservation Foundation Board of Directors:
Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $215 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 66 projects in 26 counties across the state will receive more than $215 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The State Water Infrastructure Authority approved the funding. The majority of the funds awarded – approximately $196 million – goes to communities that experienced significant infrastructure damage from Hurricane Helene.
Governor Stein Announces Hundreds of New Jobs Coming to Eastern North Carolina As Navy Signs Lease with NC Global TransPark for Future Aircraft Facility
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Today Governor Stein announced that the N.C. Global TransPark, a 2,500-acre multimodal industrial park in Kinston, and the U.S. Navy have signed a 10-year agreement that will bring more than 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina. The N.C. Global TransPark will support maintenance and aircraft overhaul for the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), which provides fleet support to all branches of the U.S. Department o...
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