Phil Berger
Democrats in North Carolina have gained control of three House seats, potentially altering the balance of power with newly elected Governor, Josh Stein. The new dynamic will allow the governor to veto bills that the House cannot override without a supermajority.
North Carolina lawmakers assess Harris' candidacy
North Carolina Republican Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of Kamala Harris' political experience.
North Carolina Senate leader Berger names Ulm next chief of staff
Currently Berger's deputy chief of staff for policy and budget, Kolt Ulm joined Berger's office in 2013 and has held a number of positions.
As de-annexation Senate vote looms, Summerfield Town Council to hold emergency meeting
The town of Summerfield will hold a public hearing to decide the fate of nearly 1,000 acres currently within the township.
North Carolina Republicans are in a budget standoff because of gambling provisions
Republicans at the North Carolina legislature converged Tuesday in a standoff over an already long-delayed budget plan because the House and Senate disagree on adding provisions that would further
Last section of Greensboro Urban Loop opens
State and local leaders gathered Monday for a ceremony marking the opening of the final segment of Greensboro’s Urban Loop project.
Senate leader: NC hospitals' Medicaid proposal not 'serious'
North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger on Tuesday called an offer from state hospitals to expand Medicaid to hundreds of thousands of the working poor “not a serious proposal,” saying loosened re
Health Care Organizations Urge State Action On Behavioral Health
Twelve health care organizations sent a joint letter to state leaders this week, sounding an alarm about behaviora
Fact Check: Did Senate Leader Berger Show 'Disdain' On House Budget Override Vote?
One of the biggest political stories of the year in 2019 occurred on Sept. 11.