The House budget funds the "what" for WNC, but SB 660 provides the "how." By pairing recovery dollars with veteran property tax exclusions and economic grants, we ensure storm survivors aren't just stable today, but tax-secure tomorrow. Accountability is the key to a real recovery. 🏔️⚖️ #ncpol #ncga

Today was a day full of dad stuff, rallies, meetings, and conventions.

I know that every day of the campaign won’t be perfect but today was a pretty solid day and I’m excited to see what the rest of them hold.

#southey4senate #fundpublicschools #payteachersmore #passabudget #ncpol #ncga

No Kings March 2026 | News From The States

News from the States' nationwide No Kings liveblog is posted. Check out photos and updates from events across the country, including NC. #ncpol #ncga #nokings www.newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/no...

No matter what data you use or how you measure it, it’s clear that NC leaders have chosen to deliberately underfund public education for decades.

In November you get to make a choice and help put a stop to it.

Donate today at www.Southey4senate.com and join the fight for NC’s future. #ncpol #ncga

North Carolina Republicans want the power to go after lawyers they don't like. They're weighing proposals to take the power to discipline attorneys from the state bar. 19 out of 26 members of the committee would be chosen by Republican politicians. www.documentcloud.org/documents/27... #ncga #ncpol

Federal court upholds North Carolina voter ID law in win for Republican lawmakers • NC Newsline A federal judge struck down a challenge to North Carolina’s long-contested voter ID law, finding insufficient grounds for discrimination under recent legal precedent.

NEW: Advocates who challenged the law said the decision ignores voting barriers, while the Republican NC Senate leader called it a win for election integrity. By @kingdollar.bsky.social ncnewsline.com/2026/03/26/f... #ncpol #ncga

Sheriff Sam Page toppled NC’s powerful Senate leader. What to know about him What you should know about Sheriff Sam Page, who unseated Senate leader Phil Berger in their Republican primary for Senate District 26.

Sheriff Sam Page toppled NC’s powerful Senate leader. What to know about him
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NC Sen. Todd Johnson will seek Berger’s job, says he’ll ‘bring a new look on things’ The Union County Republican is the third senator to confirm they’ll seek the top leadership job in the chamber.

News on the next Senate leader front:

NC Sen. Todd Johnson will seek Berger’s job, says he’ll ‘bring a new look on things’

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Spotted on an office at the #ncga building

'The voters have spoken': NC Sen. leader Phil Berger concedes to primary rival Sam Page • NC Newsline A sample hand-eye recount conducted Tuesday morning in Guilford and Rockingham counties did not find any additional votes for longtime Republican North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger, who trails h...

We're still lying on the floor in shock that he actually conceded. Woo-hoo! #NCGA #ncpol

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NC is collecting enough taxes to automatically cut them, but there’s a hitch A revenue forecast shows enough tax money coming in to automatically cut tax rates, but there’s a battle at the legislature. The Iran war and Medicaid are factors, too.

NC is collecting enough taxes to automatically cut them, but there’s a hitch

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It’s Wednesday, we still don’t have a state budget, so let’s spotlight another classroom while our elected leaders actually lower teacher pay. That’s right, average teacher pay has actually gone down because NC GOP leaders refuse to pass a state budget. #southey4senate #ncpol #ncga

Let's do this, #NCpol! ❤️

Would love to see some leadership from @ncdemparty.bsky.social in the #NCGA. We want ICE out of NC!

North Carolinians are paying higher electric bills than ever while Duke Energy makes record profits and delays their carbon reduction deadline. They've pulled this off because certain lawmakers have forgotten they don't work for Duke Energy. #ncpol #ncga #no2ratehikes @nclcv.bsky.social

With the Berger-Page race now over, here's a random look back at some of the TV ads this campaign put on the airwaves in the Triad

Did any of them work, or did voters already have their opinions about the two candidates? #ncpol #ncga

Who will succeed Berger as Senate leader? Who’s interested and what they’ll face At least two senators have confirmed their interest in becoming the next Senate president pro tempore, replacing Phil Berger.

Who will succeed Phil Berger as NC Senate leader? Who’s interested and what they’ll face. Michael Lee confirms interest; other senators quietly build Republican caucus support. Successor would oversee Senate agenda. (Via @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga

No one should be taking a pay cut while prices are climbing everywhere you look, especially not school teachers. But because Phil Berger & Destin Hall are 9 months late with a state budget, that's exactly what's happening in North Carolina. #ncpol #ncga #passabudget #payteachers

NC's latest revenue forecast shows growth, prompting GOP cheer but Democratic calls for caution • NC Newsline North Carolina’s nonpartisan consensus revenue forecast projected millions more than anticipated Tuesday, prompting mixed reactions.

The consensus report predicts a decrease in revenue from this fiscal year to the next one, from $35.07 billion to $34.72 billion. NC Gov Josh Stein cited it as reason to pause pending tax cuts passed by the legislature years ago. #ncga ncnewsline.com/2026/03/24/n...

Who will succeed Berger as Senate leader? Who’s interested and what they’ll face Republican Sen. Michael Lee has confirmed his interest in becoming the next Senate president pro tempore, replacing Senate leader Phil Berger.

New:

Who will succeed Berger as Senate leader? Who’s interested and what they’ll face

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Vance tries to push back against economic reality in NC visit • NC Newsline Vice President JD Vance was in North Carolina last week, doing his best to put a happy face on the economic situation in our state. It was and is not an easy sell.

Massive federal workforce layoffs. Attacks on immigrant communities. No state budget. Some #NCGA and federal lawmakers are creating more problems than solutions and are failing to support North Carolinians or address rising costs. ncnewsline.com/2026/...
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Very proud to share that I've received an endorsement from the Network for Public Education Action. I'm here to fight for students, teachers, and staff at every public school in North Carolina. #southey4senate #ncpol #ncga #fundpublicschools

NC State Sen. Phil #Berger had money, power and an endorsement from President Trump. But his critics had a long list of resentments and, on Tuesday, he lost by a mere 23 votes. #ncga
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3 Commissioners Back Data Center Moratorium As Public Opposition Intensifies Three Cumberland County commissioners announce support for a moratorium on data centers during or after a public hearing on Monday

Three of Cumberland County's seven commissioners announce support for a data center moratorium as data center opposition intensifies.

Read all about it:
www.cityviewnc.com/stories/3-co...

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Flock of lame ducks at NC legislature could upend short session dynamics • NC Newsline ANALYSIS: Observers say there's no precedent in living memory for the upcoming short session with a chamber leader ousted in a primary.

Political observers say there’s no precedent in living memory for the upcoming short session. By @lauraleslie.bsky.social ncnewsline.com/2026/03/24/f... #ncpol #ncga

Flock of lame ducks at NC legislature could upend short session dynamics • NC Newsline ANALYSIS: Observers say there's no precedent in living memory for the upcoming short session with a chamber leader ousted in a primary.

Don't get to write as much these days now that I'm an editor, but today was ... different. #ncpol #ncga
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NC projects a revenue surplus, but tax cuts could soon decrease state funding North Carolina’s government is on track for a 1%, $370 million revenue surplus this year, but the state will soon hit tax cut triggers that will result in decreasing annual revenue.

NC Gov. Josh Stein forecast a budget gap of at least $2.8 billion that could cause cuts to public safety, education, and health care. He urged ghe #NCGA to "hit pause on outdated, irresponsible tax triggers, and invest in...our people.”
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I started covering #ncpol in 2014. I've covered three governors, three House speakers...and only one #ncga Senate leader. The next year in that chamber is going to be very interesting to watch, with no obvious heir apparent to Berger.

North Carolina General Assembly building

Teachers are leaving NC due to rising costs, low wages, and extra school responsibilities that make their job unsustainable. #NCGA must prioritize our teachers by passing a state budget that raises pay and funds our public schools! #LoveNCFundNC #NCEd www.dailytarheel.com...

I know the guy who won the primary is no better than Berger, but maybe we'll *finally* see a budget get passed. #ncpol #ncga #nc

NC projects a revenue surplus, but tax cuts could soon decrease state funding North Carolina’s government is on track for a 1%, $370 million revenue surplus this year, but the state will soon hit tax cut triggers that will result in decreasing annual revenue.

If the Berger concession isn't enough excitement, the Consensus Revenue Forecast also dropped this afternoon!

In all seriousness, some important stats here for NC's income tax and budget debate: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga