RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Governor Stein Encourages Employers to Apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Program Federal program recognizes companies for hiring, retaining and training veterans Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply for recognition with a HIRE Vets Medallion Awar  more