Upcoming Constitutional Amendments—What You Need To Know
North Carolinians will be voting this November on whether to amend the State Constitution in a myriad of ways. The variety of topics and the process by which the six separate questions have been brought to the ballot have left many voters confused. In fact, a recent poll found that 62 percent of North Carolinians […]
Court Rules NC Congressional Districts Unconstitutional
A federal three-judge panel added an element of uncertainty to the upcoming November elections when it ruled on Monday that North Carolina’s 2016 Congressional Redistricting Plan is unconstitutional. The ruling offers the possibility that North Carolina’s 13 congressional districts would be redrawn, that new primary elections would be held in November, and that our State’s congressional […]
President Trump Nominates Judge Brett Kavanaugh To U.S. Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S Supreme Court last night. If confirmed, Judge Kavanaugh would replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, giving conservatives a presumed 5-4 advantage on the High Court, according to many legal commentators. “Judge Kavanaugh appears to be a strong choice for the U.S. Supreme Court,” said […]
Legislators Pass Measures To Help Human Trafficking Victims
The North Carolina General Assembly is continuing to seek ways to address human trafficking in the state, passing two measures designed to help victims. SB 162- Human Trafficking Restorative Justice and two sections of SB 335- Budget Technical Corrections & Study give victims of trafficking more resources for help and clarify their legal status as […]
State Leaders Look To Further Combat The Opioid Epidemic In NC
The North Carolina General Assembly took further action to combat the opioid epidemic, passing SB 616-Heroin and Opioid Prevent and Enforcement Act (HOPE Act). Viewed as a follow up of the STOP ACT passed last year, the HOPE Act seeks to give law enforcement the necessary tools to investigate and crack down on the flow of […]
NC General Assembly Returns For “Short” Legislative Session
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly assembled in Raleigh this week for the start of the 2018 “short” legislative session. Like all “short” sessions, the primary focus of lawmakers’ time in Raleigh will be on adjusting the State’s two-year budget that was put in place during the 2017 “long” legislative session. While the focus […]
The U.S. Supreme Court Looks at Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers!
The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments today for a major case that could have an impact on free speech, religious liberty and the work of pro-life pregnancy centers across the country. National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra challenges a 2015 state law in California that forces pro-life pregnancy centers to […]
POV: An Important Lesson in a Divided Time
While I was in college, I spent some time volunteering for a ministry at a local high school. During my time helping to lead this ministry, I met a young man named Dan who taught me a lesson I think about often in today’s political climate. Dan was a pleasant young man, who would consistently […]
“No Abortion Bonds Act” Introduced in U.S. House
The U.S House is considering a bill that would close a legal loophole that currently allows cities, counties, and states to issue federally tax-exempt bonds to help finance the construction of abortion clinics. U.S. Representative Robert Pittenger (R-NC) introduced H.R. 4131—No Abortion Bonds Act last Wednesday. A bipartisan group of over 50 Representatives co-sponsored the […]
Opportunity Scholarship Program Reaches Historical Enrollment
The number of North Carolina families taking advantage of the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program has reached a historic level with more than 8,300 students using scholarships as the 2017-2018 school year begins. According to Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) this number marks “a milestone of full subscription for the first time in Program history.” […]