On July 22nd Governor McCrory signed legislation to create an eleven member commission to review Math and English Common Core Standards. Those who have worked hard to educate ... Keep Reading
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Tillis, Berger Announce Details of Budget Agreement
A press release put out by House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate Leader Phil Berger provides some details regarding their tentative budget agreement. Below is the text of the ... Keep Reading
Moral Mondays – Fizzling Out?
This week, Moral Monday took an interesting turn; instead of ending in arrests, the evening ended with a civil discussion and an eerie march through the State Legislative Building. ... Keep Reading
Medicaid Expansion: A Quick Primer
In North Carolina, most news coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, has focused on the massive technical failures of the federal exchange website. But ... Keep Reading
Berger, Tillis Issue Statement Holding Hagan Responsible for Ending Long-Term Unemployment Benefits
Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis this afternoon released a joint statement discussing Sen. Kay Hagan's role in the dropping of long-term ... Keep Reading
Prosecutorial Discretion: The Good and the Bad
Prosecutorial discretion is one of the most important aspects of our criminal justice system. It affords district attorneys a tremendous deal of power. Prosecutors can choose not ... Keep Reading
Berger Decides Against Senate Run
North Carolina State Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger announced late yesterday that he will not be running for the U.S. Senate seat currently filled by Kay Hagan. Per the ... Keep Reading
Is He or Isn’t He?
After this ad, only Phil Berger knows for sure. ... Keep Reading
NC Tax Reform 2013: Mission Accomplished or a First Step?
The N.C. House and Senate are expected to give final approval today to tax reform legislation. From there, it will go to Gov. McCrory for his approval and then it will become ... Keep Reading
Tax Reform Breakthrough Announced
The governor and leaders of the state House and Senate announced a breakthrough on tax reform efforts this afternoon. Gov. Pat McCrory, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, ... Keep Reading
