May 11, 2020
On May 4, 2020, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 704 (SB 704), which appropriated federal funds to various areas of need throughout the state, and state government, as a result…
On May 4, 2020, Governor Cooper signed House Bill 1043 (HB 1043), which appropriated federal funds to various areas of need throughout the state, and state government, as a result…
May 1, 2020
DIVISION A–SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS The $500 billion Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act became law on April 24, 2020. It is a supplement package to the Coronavirus Aid,…
Apr 27, 2020
Furloughs and Unemployment Insurance Benefits On April 20, 2020, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 134, which helps temporarily furloughed employees receive support payments during their time of separation from their…
Extends Statewide Stay-at-Home Order until May 8 and other orders for close contact businesses On April 23, 2020, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 135, which extends the statewide stay-at-home order,…
On April 23, 2020 Governor Cooper released his COVID-19 Re-Open Plan, which outlines a phased approach to gradually lifting restrictions implemented to slow the spread of coronavirus within the state. …
Apr 14, 2020
Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order No. 131 Unemployment benefits, policies for retail stores and mandatory rules for long-term care facilities On Thursday, April 9, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 131,…
Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order No. 130 MEETING NORTH CAROLINA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS On Wednesday, April 8, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 130, which increases health care facilities’…
The $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020. It is the third package enacted by Congress in response to the COVID-19…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act became law on March 18, 2020. It is the second package enacted by Congress in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. This bill provides…