Phil Berger

Ambiguous — and unenforced — recusal standards mean few checks and balances for top judges when cases involve their family members.

A top aide to a powerful North Carolina state legislator has been named chief executive officer of the parent company of the Carolina Hurricanes.

The legislature adjourned its “short session” Thursday without approving a budget plan for the state’s billion-dollar revenue surplus.

The new version of the bill includes language that allows people to wear a mask in public to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. The state Senate passed the bill on Thursday after Senate Democrats withheld their vote.

The decision Monday from the three-judge panel handed a significant setback to legislative Republicans seeking to wrest those decisions from the governor.

A gambling package that failed to pass last year sought the construction of four more casinos and the state licensing of gambling machines. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger told reporters Wednesday that video machines are still being talked about among colleagues.

Co-host Jeff Tiberii sits down with NC Senate Leader Phil Berger for a wide-ranging conversation on the recent election, 2024, Trump, Medicaid expansion, abortion, medical marijuana and more.

U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles issued an order Saturday halting enforcement of a provision to require surgical abortions that occur after 12 weeks — like those for cases of rape and incest — be performed only in hospitals.

For a few hours this week, it seemed like Medicaid expansion would not become a reality in North Carolina. But with final votes on the state budget expected before the weekend, health equity advocates are again optimistic.

The deannexation bill was requested by developer David Couch, who wants to build apartments and other housing on the property despite objections from Summerfield's leaders.