Governor of North Carolina

Josh Stein

Democrat · North Carolina

74th Governor of North Carolina, in office since January 2025. Former North Carolina Attorney General who served two terms. Won 2024 election against Mark Robinson. Focus on Hurricane Helene recovery, education, and economic opportunity.

Record

New governor focused on Western NC recovery after Hurricane Helene devastation. Inherited complex budget battles with Republican supermajority legislature. Prioritizes Medicaid expansion, education funding, and clean energy transition.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• NC Disaster Recovery Act 2025 Part II — Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 — Part II (Signed into law, Jun 13, 2025)
  Appropriated an additional $500 million in Hurricane Helene relief, pushing total Helene aid above $2.1 billion.
• NC Disaster Recovery Act 2025 Part I — Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 — Part I (Signed into law, Mar 19, 2025)
  Stein's first signed bill: $524 million for western North Carolina Helene recovery, including $200M for farmers, $120M for home reconstruction/repair, $100M for private roads and bridges, $20M for debris cleanup, and $217M for eastern NC home recovery.

Executive orders & directives

• NC EO 1–5 — First Five Executive Orders — Helene Recovery (In effect, Jan 2, 2025)
  As his first official action as governor, signed five executive orders coordinating ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery operations.

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