Gov. Stein says the executive order directs cabinet agencies to safeguard medical privacy, ensures women get accurate pregnancy information, and protects doctors providing legal reproductive care.

In his first visit to Charlotte as governor, Josh Stein announced a new executive order on Thursday over women’s reproductive rights.

Gov. Josh Stein announced an executive order that affirms his commitment to reproductive rights and freedoms for women in North Carolina on Jan. 16.

N.C. Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday an executive order to safeguard women's reproductive freedom and privacy, in the face of nationwide uncertainty over whether and how much President-elect Trump will seek to restrict abortion. Stein described his policies at a press conference in uptown Charlotte.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has announced an executive order to protect reproductive rights and freedoms across the state.

Protecting women's rights, particularly around reproductive freedoms, was a key focus of Stein's 2024 campaign for governor. He positioned himself in stark contrast with the Republican-led state legislature,

North Carolina governor Josh Stein is discussing actions on reproductive freedoms Thursday. Stein's office said he is sharing the announcement at 2 p.m. in Uptown Charlotte. An advisory for news outlets did not offer further details about what action the governor would announce or other specifics.