Office of Gov. Josh Stein
North Carolina state government (Democratic governor's office)
Background
Josh Stein, a Democrat and former North Carolina Attorney General, took office as governor in January 2025, succeeding fellow Democrat Roy Cooper. His office's press operation issues official press releases, executive orders, and public statements, and is staffed by political appointees including a communications director and press secretary who previously worked on Stein's campaign or the state Democratic Party. As a governmental press office rather than a news outlet, its output is inherently one-sided advocacy for the governor's record and agenda, covering topics like Hurricane Helene recovery, education funding, and public safety. Because Stein is a Democratic governor navigating a Republican-controlled legislature and a Republican federal administration, his office's statements on federal matters — including disaster relief funding, immigration enforcement, and Medicaid policy — have often pushed back against or criticized actions by the Trump administration. The office does not claim to be a neutral press outlet; it functions as a political communications operation representing the governor's official and political interests.
Sources
- Office of Governor Josh Stein: Press Secretary job posting
- Josh Stein announces leadership team for NC governor's office
- Governor Stein Announces Additional Team Members
- Governor-Elect Josh Stein Announces Leadership Team
Profile compiled 2026-10-02; refreshed when ownership, funding, or the administration changes.