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March 23, 2023

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Senate lawmakers introduce “Parents’ Bill of Rights” legislation

May 25, 2022 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — On May 24, Senate leader Berger (R-Eden) along with Education Committee Chairs Sens. Deanna Ballard (R-Watauga) and Michael Lee (R-New Hanover) held a press conference to unveil a “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” “Prior to […]

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Senate Leader proposes state constitutional amendment aimed at Critical Race Theory

July 14, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — At a July 14 press conference where a proposed new amendment to the North Carolina Constitution was introduced, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) spoke at length about the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory. […]

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Excellent Public Schools Act 2021 heads to governor’s desk

April 7, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers have quickly passed an education bill that has a focus on K-12 literacy and how the state teaches reading. The bill was sent to Gov. Roy Cooper for his signature […]

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Reading programs would focus on phonics under new education bill

March 29, 2021 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s senate leader pitched improvements to public school laws designed to boost reading-proficiency rates among early-grade students. Senate President Pro-Tem Phil Berger (R-Eden) said the latest “Excellent Public Schools Act” bill is […]

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Missed census deadline delays redistricting decisions

February 17, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — A Friday statement from the U.S. Census Bureau said states would not receive redistricting data until Sept. 30, 2021, a six-month delay from the original March 31, 2021 deadline. “If this were a […]

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After parent outcry and lawmaker pressure, Cooper allows schools to hold in-person learning

February 2, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper said the state’s schools should return to in-person instruction at today’s COVID-19 press conference. During a Council of State meeting earlier in the day, Truitt said that she and Davis […]

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Berger: State COVID vaccine schedule has inequities

January 13, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) told NSJ on Monday that he sees inequities with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. “I look at the fact that a 64 year old who is otherwise healthy […]

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Phil Berger has a lot left to accomplish

January 13, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — The second floor of the Legislative Building in Raleigh is one of the most powerful places in the state of North Carolina. It is where House and Senate leaders work and where legislative […]

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N.C. Senate 2021-22 committee appointments announced

January 7, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) on Thursday announced his intended committee appointments for the 2021-22 legislative biennium. “The committee process is so vitally important to what the Legislature does on a daily basis. […]

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