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Sen. Phil Berger briefs Madison on state budget, tax trigger and retiree pay
Summary
Sen. Phil Berger told the Madison Board of Aldermen on Jan. 8 that North Carolina's short legislative session will begin in April, offered help drafting local bills and explained how the state continues operating when a new budget has not been adopted, while answering questions on teacher pay, retiree adjustments and the state health plan.
Sen. Phil Berger, a member of the North Carolina Senate, told the Madison Board of Aldermen on Jan. 8 that the General Assembly's short session is expected to begin in April and urged the town to bring local bill requests early so his office can assist.
Berger said residents can contact his Raleigh office at (919) 733-5708 or by email at Phil.berger@ncleg.gov for help drafting or advancing local legislation. "If you have a local bill that you need, if you'll have Mike get in touch with me or my office or Amy can do that and we can help with the drafting," he said.
On the state budget, Berger told the board that North Carolina has not adopted a new, comprehensive budget this year…
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