PERSPECTIVE: A Prize In Every Box
When I was six years old growing up in Gastonia, N.C., I recall receiving a jumbo-sized box of Cracker Jacks for my birthday. As you can imagine, I was quite excited as I sat down to enjoy that delicious mix of caramel coated popcorn and peanuts. But we all know what THE BEST part of […]
A Quick Rundown on North Carolina’s Election Results
Tuesday night, the eyes of the nation were on North Carolina as polls closed for the 2024 General Election, and the Old North State didn’t disappoint. Not only did voters turnout at almost record levels—despite the widespread destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene—but North Carolina lived up to its billing as a highly competitive “battleground state.” […]
PERSPECTIVE: Sports Betting Comes to North Carolina
On March 11, the week of the 2024 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, sports gambling became legal in North Carolina. According to the State Lottery Commission, which is charged with overseeing sports wagering in the state, North Carolinians spent just shy of $200 million during the first week. Yes, you read that right, $200 million in […]
2024 Legislative Session Preview
As this edition of Family North Carolina magazine is being sent to press, the North Carolina General Assembly has just reconvened for the 2024 Legislative Session. Technically, a continuation of last year’s “Long” Session, this year’s “Short” Session began on April 24 and will likely last for several months. As is typical for the second […]
POV: A Biblical Approach to Immigration
Although immigration is not an issue that we research and write about regularly at the NC Family Policy Council, recognizing the dignity and value of every human person is. Immigration policy can be very complex, and reasonable people can come down on different sides of certain aspects of the issue. We see this on display […]
PERSPECTIVE: Opposing an Inherent Evil
If you have read the 2023 Legislative Session Summary article in this edition of Family North Carolina magazine, you will recognize that this has been an epic year for the N.C. Family Policy Council and for the people of North Carolina. From the passage of historic pro-life legislation, to securing parental rights, to protecting the […]
2023 Legislative Session Summary
The 2023 Legislative Session of the N.C. General Assembly proved to be an incredibly busy, intense, and drama-filled session with quite a number of “highs” and “lows.” State lawmakers returned to Raleigh on January 11, 2023, to jump-start the session by swearing in members and electing officers. Senator Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) was elected to a […]
PERSPECTIVE: Love God, Love Neighbor
“WHY?” was the question that greeted us as we walked into the meeting room a few years ago at our annual Family Policy Council conference. That one word was written on the top of six large easel pads distributed around the meeting room. Our instructions: divide up into six groups and discuss and answer the […]
2023 Legislative Session Preview
The 2023 Regular Legislative Session of the North Carolina General Assembly is currently underway, and it is likely to be an eventful term. Lawmakers gathered in Raleigh on January 11 to kick-start the year with an “organizational” session, as members were sworn in, temporary rules were adopted, and officers were officially elected. Lawmakers then returned […]
NC Family Election Insights – The Results!
Speculation that the 2022 mid-term election was going to be a veritable “tsunami” for Republicans across the nation did not come to fruition, but the GOP did gain valuable ground in North Carolina. Just over half of our state’s 7.4 million registered voters cast ballots in yesterday’s General Election, and they handed Republicans valuable victories. […]