Governor Stein Announces Boards Appointments, $215M Infrastructure Funding
Summary
Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions including the Cherokee Preservation Foundation Board of Directors. The Governor also called on the General Assembly to pass a budget investing in teachers and students during Legislators in Schools Week. Separately, the State Water Infrastructure Authority approved over $215 million for 66 drinking water and wastewater projects in 26 counties, with $196 million going to communities damaged by Hurricane Helene.
What changed
Governor Stein announced new appointments to boards and commissions including the Cherokee Preservation Foundation Board of Directors. Separately, the Governor advocated for a budget supporting teachers and students during Legislators in Schools Week by visiting Davidson Elementary School.
Affected parties include local governments receiving infrastructure grants, educational institutions advocating for teacher funding, and individuals appointed to state boards. The $215 million in water and wastewater funding targets 26 counties, primarily those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Navy's 10-year lease at NC Global TransPark is expected to create over 400 jobs in eastern North Carolina.
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Change summary: Governor Josh Stein announced new Boards and Commissions Appointments, including appointments to the Cherokee Preservation Foundation Board of Directors. Separately, the Governor called on the General Assembly to pass a Budget for Teachers and Students during Legislators in Schools Week, visiting Davidson Elementary School to outline priorities for investing in North Carolina's educators.
[INSERTS] Governor Stein calls on General Assembly to pass a budget investing in teachers and students during Legislators in Schools Week, visiting Davidson Elementary School with Representative Beth Helfrich. Also includes separate announcement about Governor Stein spotlighting North Carolina's leadership in the clean energy economy during a visit to Davidson.
[INSERTS] Governor Stein announces appointments to boards and commissions, including appointments to the Cherokee Preservation Foundation Board of Directors.
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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 of War.
Governor Stein Announces $41 Million of Investment and 189 New Jobs for Rural North Carolina
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Governor Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved seven grant requests for local governments totaling $1,657,500. The grants include commitments to create a total of 215 jobs, 26 of which were previously announced. As a result of these grants, the additional investment in these projects, from private and public sources, is expected to reach approximately $41 million and create 189 new jobs.
Governor Stein Calls on General Assembly to Pass a Budget That Invests in Teachers & Students During Legislators in Schools Week
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Today Governor Josh Stein visited Davidson Elementary School with Representative Beth Helfrich ...
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