/tags/phil-berger Phil Berger en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:39:14 GMT /education/2025-03-27/nc-school-calendar-bill-law-berger The state's restriction on school calendars has long been a bone of contention pitting state lawmakers and the tourism industry against school boards and families, regardless of their political persuasion. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:39:14 GMT /education/2025-03-27/nc-school-calendar-bill-law-berger Liz Schlemmer /politics/2025-03-11/nc-lawmakers-carbon-reduction-mandate-duke-energy State Senate leader Phil Berger wants to repeal a carbon reduction mandate the legislature put on Duke Energy four years ago. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:35:08 GMT /politics/2025-03-11/nc-lawmakers-carbon-reduction-mandate-duke-energy Colin Campbell /education/2025-03-05/republican-legislators-nc-eliminate-dei-public-schools The bill aligns with the Trump administration's objective to remove DEI from all facets of education. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:45:58 GMT /education/2025-03-05/republican-legislators-nc-eliminate-dei-public-schools Brianna Atkinson /politics/2025-02-18/nc-senate-phil-berger-tax-cuts-fiscal-cliff Senate leader Phil Berger said Tuesday he’s not concerned by a projected $823 million drop in state revenue in 2026. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:36:56 GMT /politics/2025-02-18/nc-senate-phil-berger-tax-cuts-fiscal-cliff Colin Campbell /politics/2025-02-12/nc-counties-accept-dead-voters-ballots-carolina-public Are ballots valid if voters die before Election Day? The state seems to say no. That hasn’t stopped some officials from counting them anyway. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:42:27 GMT /politics/2025-02-12/nc-counties-accept-dead-voters-ballots-carolina-public Sarah Michels | Carolina Public Press /politics/2025-02-10/governor-josh-stein-lawsuit-nc-republicans New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is suing again over more recent laws from state Republicans that erode gubernatorial powers. The Democratic governor filed a lawsuit against House Speaker Destin Hall and Senate leader Phil Berger late last week. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:07:51 GMT /politics/2025-02-10/governor-josh-stein-lawsuit-nc-republicans Associated Press /politics/2024-12-24/roy-cooper-josh-stein-phil-berger-tim-moore-court-fight-republican-power-grab Democrat Josh Stein has already sued to block legislative Republicans from taking away his powers Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:28:34 GMT /politics/2024-12-24/roy-cooper-josh-stein-phil-berger-tim-moore-court-fight-republican-power-grab Rusty Jacobs /politics/2024-11-21/nc-senate-leader-phil-berger-false-accusation-vote-count After Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters that this year’s post-election vote counting process is “another episode of ‘count until somebody you want to win, wins,’” the leader of the State Board of Elections called on him to retract the statement. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:54:26 GMT /politics/2024-11-21/nc-senate-leader-phil-berger-false-accusation-vote-count Colin Campbell /politics/2024-10-09/helene-north-carolina-recovery-fund-millions-legislature A funding bill for western North Carolina aims to meet the immediate needs in counties affected by Helene, and lawmakers are planning to return to Raleigh again later this month to pass a second round of funding. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:24:21 GMT /politics/2024-10-09/helene-north-carolina-recovery-fund-millions-legislature Colin Campbell /news/2024-09-12/virginia-casino-north-carolina Gambling supporters in North Carolina say the state is missing out, but a legalization push died in the General Assembly last year. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:30:23 GMT /news/2024-09-12/virginia-casino-north-carolina Bradley George