Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

This budget proposal provides the steps to not only defeat the pandemic but shape a stronger future for NC. I’ve seen the relief on seniors' faces when they get the vaccine. I’ve talked to volunteers at food banks who are serving people who've never had to ask for food before. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

North Carolina’s massive Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund balance can get people help right now. This budget proposes extending the maximum duration of benefits to 26 weeks and increasing the maximum benefit from $350 to $500 per week. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Even before the pandemic, North Carolina had some of the shortest and stingiest unemployment benefits in the country. Now is the time to fix this and provide a real safety net. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our budget proposes $30 million in emergency investment to extend high-speed internet and 35,000 hotspots for education. We need a significant bond package for a long term fix and we will talk more about that as the legislative session progresses. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The need for access to high-speed internet everywhere is more apparent than ever with remote learning, the explosion of telemedicine and the need for small businesses to reach national and global markets. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our recommendation also includes funding to expand access to childcare and provide more support to our families. It also includes funding for food assistance, such as SNAP and school nutrition, as well as our food banks that are helping more people than ever before. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

These teachers and school personnel are the only state employees who did not get raises the last two years and we need this boost to help keep them on board and reward their hard work. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I am proposing one-time bonuses of $2,500 for teachers and principals, $1,500 for school personnel in public K-12 schools and $2,000 for workers in our community colleges and universities. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Bus drivers are getting up early and taking meals to families and kids to schools. Custodians are working hard to keep classrooms clean and sanitized. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

In the last year, our teachers and school staff, along with community college and university workers, have gone above and beyond. Teachers have always been our heroes, but throughout this pandemic they have underscored their courage and commitment to educating our children. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

More help is also needed for schools and educators, and we’re proposing nearly $2 billion for emergency assistance for public and private K-12 schools and higher education for our state. But North Carolina should also use state funds to step up for our educators. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We know bars and restaurants are hurting and this budget proposes eliminating ABC permit fees which will save them about $25 million. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The federal stimulus extended the Paycheck Protection Program. I propose we invest $37 million more in emergency state funds to support small businesses, with a focus on Historically Underutilized Businesses and our tourism and hospitality industry, which has been hit hard. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The HOPE program is a national model, and Republican leaders in the legislature are already recognizing this and are rushing more funds to it. The $546 million in federal dollars in our proposal will help this effort. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

My administration created the HOPE program with federal funds to make payments directly to landlords and utilities to keep people in their homes and already it has helped 35,000 families. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

People and businesses continue to feel the strain financially. Many families are living on the edge. We can do more to help businesses and keep people in their homes. We recognized that thousands of people were threatened with eviction or power shutoffs during the pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Nearly $700 million in federal funds will help us meet immediate testing and treatment needs plus strengthen access to the vaccine as we get more supply. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

With the virus continuing to spread rapidly, and new variants identified throughout the country, we need to use the resources we have to slow its spread and protect public health. This funding can help us get more testing, more treatment and more vaccines in arms. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

In addition to the federal stimulus funds, we’re recommending $695 million from the more than $4 billion in state funds that we have on the bottom line right now. People need help immediately, and we have both the means and the power to give it to them. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

It deploys both federal and state resources. The federal COVID relief package Congress passed in December provides more than $4 billion to North Carolina. It can do a lot of good. And you’ll see that in this package. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We must make certain that North Carolina remains Strong, Resilient and Ready. This recommendation comes after consultation and input from both Republican and Democratic elected leaders, educators, health experts, businesses, workers and more. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As we remain focused on keeping people safe and healthy, we must work to ensure that our state is in position to thrive both during and after the pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Today, we’re recommending emergency recovery and resilience investments for a stronger North Carolina. It’s in three parts: defeating COVID, building back our people and our economy and looking forward to building a more educated, skilled workforce. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We can and will turn the corner on this pandemic and our communities can be even stronger than before. But for that to happen the way we want, we must make strong investments now to help people and businesses recover. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As you can see, there are encouraging signs. But we know the pandemic has tested us and we must remain vigilant. But I’m optimistic about our state’s future. Our numbers are leveling and vaccines are being administered every day. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We continue to be encouraged to see our numbers stabilize. But still they are too high. Wednesday marked the highest number of deaths recorded in a single day since the start of the pandemic. The virus is spreading and costing lives. It’s critical we keep taking it seriously. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As of today, we’ve had 781,802 lab confirmed cases; 5,495 new cases reported since yesterday; 2,630 people in the hospital; and sadly 9,728 people who have died. Our hearts are with the families and friends of loved ones lost to this virus. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Updates from Gov. Cooper’s COVID-19 and budget recommendations presser: — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Gov. Cooper, NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen and State Budget Director Charlie Perusse will share emergency supplemental budget recommendations and updates on COVID-19 at 3 PM. Watch live here: https://t.co/5asCgV6vhN — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

We are proud of our HBCUs that have shaped our future leaders as they gain the skills and knowledge they need to pursue meaningful, well-paying jobs. #BlackHistoryMonth — PolitiTweet.org