The Berger King
Phil Berger has been the state’s most powerful politician for more than a decade. He no longer looks invincible.
Why are N.C. Republicans Brawling Over the State Budget?
Lawmakers have to work out big differences between the House and Senate spending plans.
Why Trump’s Favorite N.C. Sheriff Wants to Oust Phil Berger
The state Senate’s longtime leader faces an election challenge from Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.
The Last Dance of Tim Moore and Phil Berger Â
Republicans have failed to deliver on key priorities, and some blame a diminished relationship between House and Senate leaders.
Phil Berger Sr.’s Plan for N.C. Courts
The budget Senate leaders released this week proposes several major changes to the courts and criminal justice system.
The Motivations of Phil Berger
The state’s most powerful politician enters his 20th year in office but remains inscrutable as ever. As Republicans enter their second decade in power, what does Berger want?