Phil Berger's confirms reelection bid, setting up likely 2026 primary with local sheriff
North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger confirmed plans Tuesday to seek reelection to his chamber seat in 2026, days after ...
Key state legislators set to hear Charlotte's transit pitch — again
Next week, Charlotte business and political leaders hope to hear encouraging words for a proposed $25.3 billion transit and ...
Under the Dome: Berger says casinos won’t ‘see the light of day’ this session
The next day, Dawn exclusively reported that Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page was launching a primary challenge against ...
‘Just freeze it.’ Why NC Gov. Josh Stein wants to pause tax cuts, and Republicans don’t
Tax cuts have long been a Republican priority, and part of recent state budgets that became law. For the 2024 tax year, the ...
NC elections chief pushes back on 'negligence' allegations in contested race
North Carolina’s elections director is defending her agency against allegations of negligence by Republican legislative ...
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NC Senate leader dismisses concerns that tax cuts could create 'fiscal cliff'
Senate leader Phil Berger said Tuesday he’s not concerned by a projected $823 million drop in state revenue in 2026.
A GOP challenger emerges for Phil Berger’s NC Senate seat in 2026
Sen. leader Phil Berger gavels out the Senate session after a final vote on the state budget bill Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 on ...
North Carolina sheriff to seek state Senate seat now held by powerful Phil Berger
The longtime sheriff in North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger’s home county says he plans to run for Berger’s seat next ...
Under the Dome: NC insurance commissioner hospitalized after heart surgery
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey was hospitalized following heart surgery earlier this month.
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Local News Roundup: Riggs-Griffin protests; Winter weather; Possible budget concerns
Protests erupt across North Carolina over the still-unsettled state Supreme Court race. Clues emerge in the case of Asha Degree, missing since 2000. And Senate leader Phil Berger is unconcerned about ...
Sheriff Sam Page will primary for senate leader Phil Berger’s seat, News & Observer reports
Over a year before midterm elections, a primary challenger has emerged for one of North Carolina’s most powerful GOP elected ...
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A GOP challenger emerges for Phil Berger’s NC Senate seat in 2026
Senate leader Phil Berger, who lives in Eden, will have a primary opponent in the 2026 election if he decides to run for reelection. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page announced his run ...