The top leaders in the N.C. House and Senate addressed reporters’ questions about taxes, education issues, Medicaid reform and expansion, and other key issues during a news conference marking the opening day of the 2015 legislative session.

Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, enters his third two-year term as the chief elected officer within his chamber, while House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, is new to his post.

Click play below to watch the 38:28 briefing.