All About Josh
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GO-ology 101
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100

Although he was born in Washington, DC, Josh spent most of his childhood in this North Carolina Town

Chapel hill
100

This nickname refers to North Carolina’s historic dominance in naval stores like tar pitch, and turpentine.

What is the Tarheel State?

100

You receive an email from a constituent asking about Drivers License renewal, you refer them to this agency.

What is the Department of Transportation (DOT)?

100

 This role, held by Seth Dearmin, oversees 90 staffers, and supports the Governor’s agenda across communication, policy, and legislative teams.

What is the Chief of Staff?

100

This festival, organized by North Carolina native, J. Cole, happens in Raleigh every spring.

What is Dreamville?

200

Although he’s a Tar Heel, through and through, Josh did not attend UNC. Instead, he went to this Ivy-League school.

   What is Dartmouth?

200

This nickname for the area connecting Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, became a hub for innovation and technology.

What is the Research Triangle?

200

This is the largest agency operating in the state of North Carolina, with nearly 80% of their funding coming from the Federal government.

What is the department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)?

200

This is the current Lt. Governor.

Who is Rachel Hunt?

200

This famous pirate raided ships off the coast of North Carolina on his flag ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge.

Who is Blackbeard?
300

In 2008 Josh Stein was elected to this position, his first in Public Office.

State Senate

300

This university, established in 1789, is the oldest public university in the United States.

What is UNC Chapel Hill?

300

 This is the oldest cabinet-level agency in North Carolina. It originally had just 16 employees and was formed when the General Assembly enacted a State income tax.  

What is the Department of Revenue?

300

This residence, completed in 1891, serves as the official home of the North Carolina Governor.

What is the Executive Mansion?
300

North Carolina is leading producer of this vegetable.

What is the Sweet Potato?

400

 As Attorney General, Josh held this e-cigarette manufacturer accountable for targeting teens in their marketing and leading to a teen vaping crisis.

What is Juul?

400

Wilbur and Orville Wright two brothers made their first successful flight in this North Carolina town.

What is Kitty Hawk, NC

400

 This agency oversees all of our state parks, public museums, and libraries.

What is the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)?

400

This ceremonial speech is delivered by the governor annually to share the lay out his legislative priorities. This year, it was delivered on March 13th.

What is the State of the State address?

400

In 1775, this county drafted a set of resolves denying the authority of the British Parliament over the colonies and investing that power in the Provincial Congress. It is seen as one of the first acts of independence against the British Empire.

What is the Mecklenburg Resolves?

500

After finishing college, Josh Stein spent 2 years teaching Highschool English and economics in this African Nation.  

What is Zimbabwe?

500

These three US presidents hail from North Carolina.

Who are Andrew Johnson, Andrew Jackson, and James Polk?

500

 In North Carolina, our Executive branch comprises 13 agencies, which make up our cabinet, and 8 agencies which belong to the Council of State. Members of the Council of State include the Department of State, the Department of Justice, the Departnment of Labor, and the State Auditor's Office. The Council of State differs from the cabinet in this crucial way.

What is the Council of State members are elected?

500

This is one of the Deputy Chiefs of Staffs for the Governor's Office.

Jasmine McGhee, Laura Brewer, Christie McNeill

500

North Carolina has more of these Universities than any other State. 

What is an HBCU?