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:
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Young, urban Republicans set on taking back Charlotte
A slate of Republicans, including a group of young, first-time candidates, are hoping to turn the tide of Charlotte City Council with a red wave of their own this July. A Republican has not been elected to an at-large council seat in Charlotte since 2009.
Split Appeals Court panel rules felon voting can begin in November
A panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has split 2-1 to rule that felons can vote in N.C. elections starting in November. Two Democratic judges agreed to the change, while a Republican colleague dissented.
Governor Cooper announces $34 million for tuition assistance for summer courses
Governor Roy Cooper directed $34 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential and to help address K-12 student learning and mental health needs as students continue to recover from the pandemic.
Political Signs in NCDOT Right-of-Way
Drivers traveling on North Carolina roadways are likely seeing a lot of campaign signs ahead of the primary election on May 17.
N.C. Supreme Court grants Leandro judge's request for more time
The N.C. Supreme Court is giving the new judge overseeing North Carolina's long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit another seven days to issue his ruling. The high court granted the judge's request for additional time in an order Wednesday.
Treasurer Folwell says state benefiting from legislature's low tax, disciplined spending policies
North Carolina has a stronger economic outlook than 48 other states because it is controlling spending and lowering taxes, according to a key annual report issued by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
OPINION: State Supreme Court Democrats open door for more legal mischief
The N.C. Supreme Court recently ordered a new trial for a man convicted in a 26-year-old murder case. The circumstances of the court’s split decision raise concerns for Republican justices.
A new filing in the long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit would lop another $25 million off of the cost of court-ordered education spending. Even with the change, advocates still want a court to force the state to spend an additional $770 million on education.
Senate election leader touts poll favoring Election Day absentee deadline
One of the state Senate's election law leaders is highlighting a new poll that shows public support for an Election Day deadline for mail-in ballots.
Biden’s message likely to fall flat in light of new poll
President Joe Biden said he is “building back a better America than before the pandemic, with a better way with better pay, and greater dignity for working people.” This during a speech at N.C. A&T University Thursday afternoon in Greensboro. However, recent poll numbers indicate that most people in the state aren’t buying it.
OPINION: Three key questions for the new Leandro judge
Judge Michael Robinson must answer important questions in the days ahead. Each answer could have a major impact on a 28-year, multibillion-dollar legal dispute over N.C. school funding.
Second Greenville red-light camera case appealed to N.C. Supreme Court
The N.C. Supreme Court could decide whether Greenville's red-light camera enforcement program is based on an unconstitutional local law dealing with health
Most GOP voters oppose Medicaid expansion
A new statewide poll shows that a majority of Republican primary voters oppose expanding North Carolina's Medicaid entitlement program. Once the details of Medicaid expansion are offered to respondents their opposition climbs, pointing to a potential messaging hole for expansion opponents.
Judges reject appeal of lawsuit over removal of Asheville monument
A three-judge panel in the N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the City of Asheville in a lawsuit brought by a historic preservation group over the city’s work to remove the Zebulon Vance Monument in the city’s Pack Square Park.
Governor Cooper appoints two District Court Judges
Governor Roy Cooper announced two District Court Judge appointments.
Governor Cooper announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations and appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.
Record businesses growth, avian bird flu focus of April Council of State meeting
New business growth in North Carolina shows no signs of stopping according to Secretary of State Elaine Marshall. “Nothing has slowed down. In fact, it has accelerated,” she said at the Tuesday, April 4 Council of State meeting.
Appeals Court rejects Wilmington's short-term rental registrations, upholds rest of ordinance
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower-court ruling blocking Wilmington from using a registration scheme to limit ownership of short-term rental properties.
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.