North Carolina Office of the Governor
NCDHHS, NCDIT Announce Three Programs to Improve Health Care as Part of North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of Information Technology announced three new programs to improve the digital infrastructure of rural health care through new digital solutions and tools.
Governor Josh Stein Announces Launch of Statewide High-Speed Internet Projects to Connect 93,000 Locations by 2030
Governor Josh Stein (D-NC) announced the launch of major broadband projects throughout North Carolina, following final federal approval from the National Institute of Standards and Technology for the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment plan and budget. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration completed its approval of the state’s plan in December.
Governor Stein Outlines Priorities to Support Rural North Carolinians at NC Rural Summit
Governor Josh Stein (D-NC) joined the North Carolina Rural Center’s 2026 Rural Summit to highlight his commitment to investing in the infrastructure and resources North Carolina’s rural communities need to thrive. “Our state is home to more than 3.5 million rural North Carolinians, the second-largest rural population in the country,” said Governor Stein. “In North Carolina, where you come from should never limit how far you can go.
Governor Josh Stein Announces $50 Million Broadband Recovery Program to Rebuild High-Speed Internet Infrastructure in Western North Carolina
Governor Josh Stein announced a $50 million Broadband Recovery Program that will provide grants to help internet service providers rebuild and repair broadband infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
NC Governor Josh Stein Awards High-Speed Internet Projects in 26 Counties, 10,076 Households & Businesses
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced more than $58 million in Completing Access to Broadband program projects to connect 10,076 households and businesses in 26 counties to high-speed internet. These projects will be funded by more than $41 million from the federal American Rescue Plan awarded by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and individual counties, as well as more than $17 million from the selected broadband providers.
Governor Josh Stein Announces More Major Investments in High-Speed Internet Access
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced an investment of $48 million in Completing Access to Broadband program projects to connect 14,514 households and businesses in 22 counties to high-speed internet.
Governor Josh Stein Announces 30 More North Carolina Counties to Receive High-Speed Internet
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein (D-NC) announced more than $63 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 18,889 households and businesses in 30 counties to high-speed internet. These projects will be awarded by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and are funded by more than $44 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and nearly $19 million from selected broadband providers.