Raleigh, N.C. – Today, North Carolina Senate Republicans voted to support two immigration enforcement bills, sending one to Gov. Josh Stein for his consideration and returning the second to the House for approval.
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Measure Reining in Unaccountable Bureaucracy and Bringing Transparency to Rulemaking Process Passes NC Senate
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate approved a bill that takes critical steps to rein in costly bureaucracy and bring much-needed transparency to our state's rulemaking process.
Bill Supporting Veteran Law Enforcement Officers Clears NC Senate Unanimously
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate unanimously passed House Bill 50, which enables law enforcement officers to stay on the force longer without reducing their retirement benefits. Before the Senate session, House and Senate leaders were joined by law enforcement officers from across the state to recognize and honor their dedication to protecting our citizens.
Responsible Budget Proposal Receives Bipartisan Support
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate tentatively approved its 2025-27 fiscal biennium budget, which includes additional tax relief for all North Carolinians, pay increases for state employees and teachers, funding for hurricane recovery needs, and targeted reductions to rein in unnecessary government spending.
Propsal to Require Comprehensive Review of State Agency Spending, Staffing Clears NC Senate
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 474, creating the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE) in the State Auditor’s office and establishing a process for comprehensive review of state agency operations.
New School Calendar Flexibility Proposal Filed in NC Senate
Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham), and Sens. Amy Galey (R-Alamance) and Michael Lee (R-New Hanover) filed a bill to provide additional school calendar flexibility to local school districts and hold school district officials accountable if they defy the school calendar law.
Sen. Berger Files The DAVE Act, to Root Out Government Waste and Increase Efficiency
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) filed a bill creating the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency in the State Auditor’s office. Further, the bill requires the DAVE to review every state agency’s spending and staffing levels to get a complete picture of how they’re utilizing taxpayer funds and determine if the agency should continue to exist.
Sen. Berger Files Bill Prohibiting 'DEI' in North Carolina’s K-12 Public Schools
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham), along with Sens. Michael Lee (R-New Hanover) and Brad Overcash (R-Gaston), filed Senate Bill 227, “Eliminating ‘DEI’ in Public Education,” to prohibit promoting discriminatory policies and practices in public schools.
Senator Berger Statement on Election Results
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement on the election results
Gov. Cooper's Disaster Recovery Agency Blows $175 Million Hole in Budget
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR), Gov. Roy Cooper's agency responsible for assisting victims of natural disasters, informed legislative leaders it requires an additional 27% of its budget to continue operations. This financial catastrophe is a direct result of top-down mismanagement from the agency.
House, Senate Leadership Reach Agreement on Spending, ICE Bill
Raleigh – North Carolina legislative leaders reached an agreement this week on a mini budget proposal to address funding needs across the state. The House and Senate will vote next week on a conference report that includes the following:
Senate Appropriations to Consider Bill to Eliminate Opportunity Scholarship Waitlist
Following the unprecedented interest in the Opportunity Scholarship program, the Senate Appropriations Committee will consider a bill to eliminate the program's waitlist.
Sen. Berger Announces New GovOps Director
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced the hiring of Clark J. Chapin as the new director of the Senate majority staff of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.
Sen. Phil Berger Files for Reelection
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) filed for reelection to represent Rockingham and Guilford counties in the North Carolina Senate.
A toxic combination of the shameless, delusional and opportunistic threatens our democracy
Donald Trump knows he did not win the 2020 presidential election. The man has long displayed a malignant and all-consuming narcissism, but he’s no dummy. Uttering statements and making claims that sound at least plausible to some and that he wishes in his heart were true (but that he knows to be false) has always been his stock-in-trade.
NC Senate approves new compositions for unelected boards and commissions
The N.C. Senate passed a bill to bring much-needed balance to unelected boards and commissions.
Senate Republicans propose significant tax relief for all North Carolinians
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and Senate Finance Committee co-chairmen Sens. Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick) and Paul Newton (R-Cabarrus) filed legislation to further reduce North Carolina’s personal income tax rate.
Overhaul of Appointment Structure for Nine Unelected Boards and Commissions Filed
In an effort to bring much-needed balance and accountability to unelected boards and commissions, today Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) along with Sens. Warren Daniel (R-Burke) and Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick) filed a bill to reconstitute the membership of nine boards and commissions.
Senate Leader Phil Berger: Statement on North Carolina's $3.25 Billion Revenue Surplus
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement about the consensus revenue forecast showing the state has a one-time $3.25 billion surplus:
OPINION: Medicaid expansion supporters should listen carefully to Berger's analysis
Fans of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina have been touting a recent change in attitude from the Senate’s top officer. He has dropped his steadfast opposition to expansion.