RALEIGH — Among the worst features of today’s politics is its pervasive crudity. Democrats and Republicans don’t just compete for electoral power and disagree on policy. They question motives, hurl insults, and seek not just victory but utter domination. They exude mutual contempt.
A state commission created to modernize North Carolina’s election data systems is now laying out what a replacement for the state’s aging campaign finance reporting process should look like, an early step in what could become a broader transparency and compliance overhaul. (nc auditor )
North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger has conceded his Republican primary loss to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, ending one of the most consequential election fights of the 2026 cycle and setting up a coming leadership shift in the General Assembly. Berger acknowledged the result Tuesday after a partial hand recount found no change in the vote totals and Page’s 23-vote lead held.
North Carolina economists are projecting a modest surplus for the current fiscal year, but the state’s new consensus revenue forecast also points to a sharper budget squeeze ahead as automatic tax cuts continue to reduce future collections.
North Carolina officials say FEMA has now agreed to comply with a court order requiring the agency to restore the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, reopening a path for roughly $200 million in North Carolina disaster-mitigation projects that have been tied up in court.
The federal government appears poised to restart a disaster-mitigation program that many North Carolina communities rely on to prepare for extreme weather.
With Sheriff Sam Page holding a 23-vote lead in the Republican primary for N.C. Senate District 26, Sen. Phil Berger is seeking a second recount. A machine recount ended without changing Page’s advantage, and state law allows Berger to request a hand-to-eye recount of randomly selected precincts because the margin remains under 1%.
North Carolina voters delivered a blunt message in the March 3, 2026, primary: incumbency offered no guarantee of safety. At least eight sitting state legislators lost their primaries, reflecting voter frustration in both parties.
As the owner of assisted living communities here in North Carolina, I am proud of the work that we do to help our seniors live healthy, fulfilling lives. Part of this work involves coordinating with other local healthcare providers to ensure our residents receive the care they need to thrive.
