Transitions are a time for reflection, and a time for looking forward.Collection: Time
A strong renewable energy industry is good for our environment and our economy.Collection: Good
North Carolina - our great state - means everything to me. I was born, raised, and educated here. I started and raised my own family here. And as Governor, I want to build a state where all North Carolinians are afforded the opportunities I've had.Collection: Family
Judges make tough decisions on child abuse, divorce, property disputes, drunk driving, domestic violence and other issues that should be free from politics.Collection: Politics
Everyone deserves to have confidence in their drinking water.
It is on us to support our children and early childhood educators as we work toward having a healthier and better educated state where people have the opportunity to live a more abundant and purposeful life.
Renewable energy means good paying jobs along with clean air and water.
A local pharmacy is a great place to get a safe and effective COVID vaccine as well as a flu shot. It's critical that people get these vaccines to protect themselves and slow the spread of the COVID virus as well as the flu.
Our Civil War history is important, but it belongs in textbooks and museums - not a place of allegiance on our Capitol grounds.
My goals as governor are to help all North Carolinians be better educated, healthier and have more money in their pockets so that they can live more abundant, purposeful lives.
We cannot continue leaving teachers behind but expecting them to lead the way for our children.
As Governor, I'll work to improve police-community relationships, because everyone is safer when a sense of mutual trust and respect prevails.
We can respect our disagreements, but we must cherish our democracy.
Better teacher pay combined with scholarships in exchange for teaching in our public schools can help North Carolina attract and keep talented teachers.
We need to stop shortchanging our families and future in order to line the pockets of millionaires and special interests.
My first responsibility as governor is to protect North Carolinians and keep them safe.
North Carolina is a terrific place to live, work, and raise a family.
Education is the key to opportunity and ensuring our students are ready for jobs in a 21st century economy.
I'm grateful for my daughters, Hilary, Natalie and Claire. Whenever I think of the future, I see their faces. They inspire me.
We were the first state in America to open our doors to publicly supported higher education. We had the foresight to create the Research Triangle Park. And through the efforts and sacrifices of all our citizens, we have built a state where anyone would be glad to raise a family.
We can embrace the idea of a North Carolina that's truly for all of us.
It is an incredible honor and privilege to serve as the governor of this great state, and I will work to be a governor of all of North Carolina.
Our greatest leaders - both Republicans and Democrats - have recognized the power of a strong and growing middle class.
When I was in the legislature, we worked to create a bipartisan plan to raise teacher pay to the national average.
North Carolinians work hard and don't ask for much. They don't care if something is a Democratic idea or a Republican idea. They just want an opportunity for a good job in a place they are proud to call home.
If there's one word to describe North Carolinians, it's resilient.
College sports are woven into the fabric of our state.
The right to vote is fundamental to the freedom we enjoy as Americans.
The ability for every legal, registered voter to participate in our democratic process should not be a partisan issue.
I will always stand up to protect fair access to the ballot box.
Disasters affect every state, and North Carolinians have given our own tax dollars to help neighbors and those in other states in times of crisis.
I ran for Governor to change the priorities in Raleigh because middle class shouldn't mean second-class.
We should ensure that a kid from Nash County can get the same great education as a kid from Wake County.
Having served as North Carolina Attorney General for 16 years, I am all too familiar with the racism, bigotry and full-out white supremacy that exist in corners of our society.
Some people cling to the belief that the Civil War was fought over states' rights. But history is not on their side. We cannot continue to glorify a war against the United States of America fought in the defense of slavery.
Clean drinking water is vital to every person and community in North Carolina and stopping threats to our water safety is a top priority for state government.
When it comes to drinking water, there is no room for political posturing or hollow solutions.
We must keep our eye on the ball to monitor our waterways and ensure that all North Carolinians can have full confidence in the water they drink.
My ultimate goal is a statewide non-discrimination law with broad protections, and I will keep striving for it.
In 2016, HB 2 cast a dark shadow over our state. Not only was it wrong in and of itself, but it cost us jobs. It cost us money. And it cost us our reputation.
It's not enough to just say we won't discriminate, we must show it.
I talk to teachers, nurses, police officers, and families nearly every day in North Carolina. Their desire to make a difference inspires me.
Both in Raleigh and in Washington, middle class shouldn't mean second class.
To keep attracting good new jobs, we must invest in more job training and education to prepare young people and workers at every age for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
I grew up and raised my family in Nash County in rural Eastern North Carolina. Small towns and rural communities like mine offer special opportunities for so many families. I want them to prosper.
In rural North Carolina, you find strong people who are driven by purpose and committed to working together: neighbor helping neighbor. You will find local farms like I used to work on, and family-owned businesses, like I used to own.
My commitment to rural North Carolina is personal. I understand the opportunities and challenges our rural communities face.
We need state government to work efficiently and keep open lines of communication with local governments. We should listen to local leaders about their opportunities and challenges and let their innovation guide the way.
Background checks are an important part of keeping guns out of the wrong hands, but they are only as good as the information in the database.
North Carolinians are determined, tough people.