Tell Phil Berger: Pass a State Budget

Senate President Phil Berger missed deadline after deadline to pass a state budget, making North Carolina the only state in the country not operating on an approved budget. Budget delays hurt the stability of North Carolina farmers, small businesses, rural hospitals, and even law enforcement. It’s time to pass a budget that works for NC taxpayers.

Latest News

January 29, 2026

Conservatives warn budget delays hurt North Carolina families | News & Observer

Conservative voices argue that failure to pass a budget is harming families, schools, and public safety across the state.

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December 23, 2025

Republican divisions leave North Carolina without a budget | Duke Chronicle

Reporting details how GOP infighting has prevented passage of a state budget, delaying funding decisions on taxes and Medicaid.

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December 4, 2025

NC budget impasse heads to Dec. 15 showdown as Hall digs in | Carolina Journal

A conservative outlet describes a prolonged budget stalemate and mounting pressure within Republican leadership to reach a deal.

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November 24, 2025

The budget failure and its consequences | John Locke Foundation

A right-leaning policy group argues that failure to pass a budget reflects poor governance and creates avoidable instability for the state.

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October 29, 2025

Once frugal NC Republicans now want to take a credit card approach to health care funding | News & Observer (Opinion)

An opinion column criticizes Republican budget priorities and warns that delays undermine fiscal discipline.

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September 25, 2025

NC’s budget stalemate continues as teacher pay raises remain in limbo | ABC11

Television coverage explains how the lack of a state budget is delaying promised raises and funding for educators.

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June 30, 2025

A new fiscal year begins July 1. Here’s what no budget means for NC educator pay | EdNC

An education-focused explainer outlines how entering a new fiscal year without a budget affects teacher compensation statewide.

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May 22, 2025

House Passes Forward Thinking Budget | Carolina Leader

The House passed a bipartisan budget that reduces taxes and  invests in education.  The Senate has not acted.

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