Press Releases

Lieutenant Governor Hunt Announces Foothills Community School Awarded NLGA STEM Scholarship

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt announced Foothills Community School in Marion, North Carolina, is a recipient of the 2025 NLGA Lt. Governors STEM Scholarship Program. The school will be awarded $1,000 as part of the program to expand STEM programming and curriculum.

Lieutenant Governor Hunt Launches Child Care Tour, Visits Charlotte Child Care Center and Highlights Commitment to Addressing the Child Care Crisis

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt launched her Future-Ready Child Care Tour during a visit to LeafSpring School in Charlotte.

Lieutenant Governor Hunt Leads First Meeting of Child Care Task Force

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt led the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Care and Early Education.

Lieutenant Governor Hunt Tours Guilford Technical Community College as Part of Future-Ready Community College Tour, Highlights Workforce Development Program

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt visited Guilford Technical Community College in the second stop of her Future-Ready Community College Tour.

Lieutenant Governor Hunt Appointed Co-Chair of Child Care Task Force, Visits Child Care Center in Durham

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt was appointed Co-Chair of Governor Stein’s new Task Force on Child Care and Early Education.

Lieutenant Governor Hunt Launches Future-Ready Community College Tour, Visits Brunswick Community College and Tours Workforce Development Programs

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt launched her Future-Ready Community College Tour at Brunswick Community College and toured workforce development programs including the Integrated Machine Technology Lab, Wel

Lieutenant Governor Hunt Encourages North Carolina Educators to Apply for National Lieutenant Governors Association STEM Scholarship Program

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt encouraged eligible educators in North Carolina to apply for the 2025 National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) STEM Scholarship Program

Lieutenant Governor Hunt Releases Future-Ready North Carolina Plan, Outlining Policy Priorities

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt released her initial policy platform, Future-Ready North Carolina.

Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt Attends First Council of State Meeting, Outlines Child Care and Workforce Development as Major Priorities

Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt attended the first Council of State meeting of this term and emphasized the importance of ensuring North Carolina is future-ready by tackling the child care and early childhood education crisis across the state and supporti

Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt Sworn In to North Carolina Community College System Board, Joins Committee Meetings on Workforce and Student Success

Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt was sworn into the North Carolina Community College System Board and joined several committee meetings yesterday and today focused on the board’s strategic plans to support our state’s strong community colleges and student success.