Sen. Michael Lee

Berger announces group to look at property taxes

February 13, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) announced that a group of senators will be looking into property tax reforms. “There’s no difference to taxpayers whether a tax is paid to the state or to […]

Attrition at General Assembly in 2025

January 2, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — There were multiple members of the General Assembly who either resigned or announced their retirement in 2025. In January, Rep. Joe John (D-Wake) died at 85 after announcing his resignation days earlier, citing […]

Budget, vetoes on docket at NCGA

December 31, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As 2025 wrapped up, North Carolina lawmakers had yet to agree on and pass a budget. Both chambers of the General Assembly gaveled in and out for the scheduled December session without acting […]

Cabarrus GOP selects Chris Measmer to replace Newton in state senate

April 8, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Cabarrus County Executive Committee of the Republican Party submitted their pick to Gov. Josh Stein of Christopher Allen Measmer to complete the remainder of Sen. Paul Newton’s term representing the 34th Senate […]

Sen. Michael Lee selected to replace Newton as Senate majority leader

April 1, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Sen. Michael Lee (R-New Hanover) has been selected as majority leader of the state Senate, replacing former Sen. Paul Newton, who resigned to take a position as vice chancellor and general counsel at […]