North Carolina House Democrats Complete Leadership Team
The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus has elected four whips for the 2025-26 biennium, rounding out the leadership team. The following House Democrats were elected by their peers:
News and Opinion
Senator Berger Announces 2025-26 Biennium Committee Appointments
Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced the committee appointments for the 2025-26 legislative biennium.
Budd Sponsors Term Limits Constitutional Amendment
Washington, DC — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment for the 119th Congress, which would impose term limits on members of Congress. Under the amendment, House members would be limited to three terms, and Senators would be limited to two terms.
Hunt Presides Over Opening Session of State Senate, Delivers Remarks on Vision for NC
RALEIGH, N.C. – Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt presided over the opening session of the North Carolina State Senate in her role as ex officio president. During the session, the Lieutenant Governor delivered remarks outlining her vision for bettering the lives of North Carolinians and the importance of ensuring civility, respect and dignity in the chamber.
Senator Berger’s 2025 Opening Day Remarks
Raleigh, N.C. – A copy of Senate Leader Phil Berger's (R-Rockingham) prepared Opening Day remarks is below:
Riggs seeks swift resolution in Fourth Circuit – emphasizes that NC voters have spoken
Raleigh, NC–Today Justice Allison Riggs asked the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to expedite review and resolve with finality the merits of the claims in Griffin v. State Board of Elections.
Governor Josh Stein Announces Members of Western North Carolina Recovery Team
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced that he has hired six people who will play a key role in western North Carolina recovery efforts, including leaders of the newly-established Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and the new Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) within the Department of Commerce.
Speaker-Designate Hall Announces Incoming Staff
North Carolina Speaker-Designate Destin Hall today announced the incoming staff for the Office of the Speaker of the House.
Governor Stein’s Cabinet is Sworn In
“My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit the ground running to make North Carolina safer and stronger,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am grateful that this talented team has agreed to serve our state, and I look forward to working together to make our home state an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Senator Ted Budd Receives Committee Assignments for 119th Congress
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has received the following committee assignments for the 119th Congress:
John Hood: Post COVID scores tumble in NC
RALEIGH — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, student performance fell across much of the United States. According to a new study of 2022 math and reading scores, however, North Carolina students suffered one of the country’s biggest tumbles.
North Carolina’s November County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 85 counties in November 2024, decreased in 12, and remained unchanged in three. Mitchell County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.9 percent while Orange and Currituck Counties each had the lowest at 2.9 percent. Fourteen of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases and one decreased.