Governor Roy Cooper’s tenure as North Carolina’s leader has been marked by significant milestones and challenges. Reflecting on his eight years in office, Cooper highlighted key achievements in education, infrastructure, economic growth, and bipartisan cooperation, setting a foundation for the state’s future.

Education and Workforce Development

Gov. Cooper underscored the importance of prioritizing public education, noting that a well-trained workforce is vital for sustained economic success. He criticized recent legislative decisions to divert public funds to private schools, arguing it undermines public education. North Carolina’s community colleges, universities, and early childhood programs have long been assets, but challenges persist, particularly in teacher pay and classroom resources​.​

Economic and Environmental Achievements

Under his leadership, North Carolina became a hub for clean energy and advanced manufacturing, securing projects like the EV battery plant in Greensboro. Cooper emphasized bipartisan efforts to attract businesses while working toward carbon neutrality by 2050. Medicaid expansion for 600,000 residents and the largest infrastructure investment in decades, including universal high-speed internet, were cited as transformative accomplishments​

Political Challenges and Cooperation

Navigating a Republican-led legislature, Cooper achieved progress on contentious issues like repealing HB2, the “bathroom bill,” which initially damaged the state’s reputation. While fostering cooperation on economic incentives and infrastructure, Cooper voiced concerns about the legislature’s tax policies and their potential long-term effects on public services​.

For a detailed overview of Gov. Cooper’s reflections on his tenure and North Carolina’s direction, visit

Business North Carolinas://businessnc.com/roy-cooper/).

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