A week in, campaign battle between Sam Page and Phil Berger over NC casinos heats up
Page said he’s concerned that when it comes to any gambling legislation, “as long as the legislature is in session, ...
Phil Berger’s confirms reelection bid, setting up likely 2026 primary with local sheriff
North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger has firmed up publicly plans to run again for his Senate seat next year.
North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger to seek reelection
Berger, a prominent figure in North Carolina politics, has served 13 terms in the Senate and has been the Senate leader since 2011.
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North Carolina sheriff to seek state Senate seat now held by powerful Phil Berger
Page, who was first elected sheriff in 1998, and Berger, considered one of the most powerful figures in state politics, were ...
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 ...
NC 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 ...
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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.
‘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 ...
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Phil Berger's Confirms Reelection Bid, Setting up Likely 2026 Primary With Local Sheriff
Phil Berger's Confirms Reelection Bid, Setting up Likely 2026 Primary With Local Sheriff RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger confirmed plans Tuesday to seek reelection ...