Phil Berger is now calling for a hand recount in his razor-thin race against Sam Page, escalating the post-election battle as the margin remains extremely tight. Meanwhile, former Lt. Governor Mark Robinson has broken his silence in a new interview, addressing a recent scandal and acknowledging personal failures. At the same time, Governor Josh Stein is continuing his push for a $1.4 billion “critical needs budget,” emphasizing public safety as a key priority in ongoing negotiations with lawmakers.