More than 77% of overdose deaths in North Carolina involved fentanyl Bill has support from sheriffs, district attorneys, families of those impacted Raleigh, N.C. — On March 14, the North Carolina Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 189, “Fentanyl Drug Offenses and Related Changes.” The bill was filed in response to…

Proposal reforms Certificate of Need laws that drive up costs House Bill 76 expands healthcare access for the working poor Sen. Hise: “This healthcare proposal is good for North Carolina” Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina Senate approved a conservative healthcare access bill that reforms our state’s Certificate of…

Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement on Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget proposal: “This is an irresponsible, unserious proposal from a lame-duck governor who wants future North Carolinians to pick up his tab. Gov. Cooper wants to go on a reckless spending spree by raising taxes, raiding the…

Raleigh, N.C. — Today legislative leaders filed a motion to intervene in Bryant v. Stein to defend the state’s pro-life laws following Attorney General Josh Stein’s refusal to represent the state. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released the following joint statement: “North Carolina’s reasonable…

Legislation abolishes the Jim Crow-era pistol purchase permit Affirms a church’s right to allow parishioners to carry a concealed gun during a worship service Sen. Britt: “Our Second Amendment rights are non-negotiable” Raleigh, N.C. — Today, North Carolina Senate Republicans voted to protect and guarantee Second Amendment rights in North…

Raleigh, N.C. — Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement about the consensus revenue forecast showing the state has a one-time $3.25 billion surplus: “Today’s consensus revenue forecast confirms that North Carolina’s tax policies are fueling economic growth. The surplus is a significant increase over the current fiscal…

Popular legislation bolsters relationships between parents and schools All Senate Democrats voted against giving parents greater access to classroom instructional materials Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 49, the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” The legislation affirms parental rights in education and creates a new benchmark…

Raleigh, N.C. — Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement about the death of former Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph): “Jerry was highly regarded in Raleigh and back in Randolph County for being a dedicated educator and leader. He played a significant role in shaping the policies that made…

Raleigh, N.C. — Senate Leader Phil Berger’s (R-Rockingham) opening day remarks as prepared are below: Thank you for the warm welcome and for bestowing on me the honor of continuing to serve as President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate. Before I begin, I want to thank members of…