The Skip and Phil Show has been renewed for another year.
Legislative Republicans decided to keep their current leadership team — House Minority Leader Paul "Skip" Stam of Apex and Senate Minority Leader Phil Berger of Eden — in place for another session.
Stam faced no challengers, but Berger beat back Sens. Bob Rucho of Charlotte and Pete Brunsetter of Forsyth County, who had argued the GOP had problems with fundraising and elections.
In the House, Stam will be assisted by Republican Whip Thom Tillis of Mecklenburg County. In the Senate, Berger will get help from Deputy Republican Leader Harry Brown of Jacksonville and Republican Whip Jerry Tillman of Archdale.
"The 72 Senate and House Republicans are ready to offer constructive, positive directions for state government," Stam said in a statement. "These are challenging times. Working together, we can bring out the best alternatives based on conservative principles."
Republicans chose Eddie Goodall of Union County as their joint caucus leader, a position that helps the two chambers reconcile legislation. He takes over from state Rep. Dale Folwell.
Related: Winners and losers in the decisions.
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