Press Releases

Lt. Governor requests AG Barr investigate Democrat collusion, election interference

Today, Lt. Governor Forest sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr. The letter requests Attorney General Barr immediately investigate recent actions by the North Carolina State Board of Elections and Attorney General Josh Stein that will undermine the integrity of our November elections.

Link to letter here.

Is Gov. Cooper's COVID19 Response Based on Science or Poll Numbers?

Lt. Governor Forest's statement on the Cooper Administration's Phase 2.5: 

Gov. Cooper is Playing Politics with Low-Income Families

Statement from Lt. Governor Forest on the Cooper Administration proposing to defund the Opportunity Scholarship program for low-income families: 

Lt. Governor Forest on Gov. Cooper's SBE Denying Thousands of Families Access to Virtual Education During Pandemic School Year

Statement from Lt. Governor Forest: 

Lt. Governor Forest on Charter Schools Advisory Board's Unanimous Decision to Temporarily Expand Virtual Charter Schools

Statement from Lt. Governor Forest:

Lt. Governor Forest's Statement on Forest v Cooper Decision

Statement from Lt. Governor Forest: 

"Today, the the court ruled that Governor Cooper has 100% of the power during a declared emergency and can act unilaterally to deny freedoms to every North Carolinian. 

"If Governor Cooper has 100% of the power, then he has 100% of the responsibility.

"100% of the responsibility for the disaster handling COVID-19 in nursing homes.

"100% of the responsibility for every business that has had to permanently close because of his shutdown orders.

Children with Special Needs and IEP's MUST Be Allowed Back In School Full-Time

Statement from Lt. Governor Forest: 

Gov. Cooper's Guidance for Re-Opening Schools Doesn't Even Follow His Own Guidance

Statement from Lt. Governor Forest: 

Lt. Governor Forest on the Cooper Administration's "No Plan" Plan for Reopening Public Schools

Statement from Lt. Governor Forest as parents, teachers and school districts throughout our state are trying to comply with Gov. Cooper's "no plan" plan for reopening schools:

Lt. Governor Forest Files Lawsuit Against Gov. Cooper

Today, Lt. Governor Dan Forest filed suit against Gov. Roy Cooper in Wake County Superior Court.