New Bills Designed to Keep Children Safe
Ensuring the safety of our children is of utmost importance, and protecting their hearts and minds is a top-line priority of our team at NC Family. This is why we are excited to see a myriad of bills introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly that are designed to do just that. As we track […]
“NC REACH Act” Approved by State House Committee
The North Carolina House of Representatives is currently considering HB 7—NC REACH Act, which would require three credit hours of instruction on American Government in order to receive a baccalaureate degree from a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina system or an associate’s degree from a community college. The course would cover key documents […]
Salt & Light Seminars: Approaching Politics With a Biblical Worldview (with Adamo Manfra and Lisa Roska)
According to Barna research, only 4% of adults in America have a Biblical worldview as the basis for their decision making. This is especially apparent in the political sphere, as many don’t understand how to combine their faith with politics. The problem with this is that society works best when it follows guidelines set out […]
John and Mitch go to D.C. and Hundreds of Bills Filed at NCGA
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the NC General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we discuss: NC Family President John Rustin and Vice President Mitch Prosser’s trip up to Washington D.C. to meet with members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation; and […]
NC House Passes Bill That Would Restrict Cell Phone Use at Public Schools
Yesterday, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed HB 87—Cell Phone-Free Education by a vote of 114-3. This bill would restrict the use of cell phones and other mobile devices during instructional time at public schools. Earlier this month, the State Senate passed a similar bill, SB 55—Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices, by a […]
Two Bills Would Legalize Recreational Marijuana in North Carolina
Last week, bills were filed in both the State Senate and the State House that would legalize recreational marijuana in North Carolina. Both bills claim that the prohibition of marijuana had an unfair impact on persons of color, diverts law enforcement resources from more serious crimes, and deprives the state of opportunities for economic growth. […]
A Better Option For Sex Ed (with Brittany Hausmann)
Sex education has long been a topic full of controversy. While it is important for adolescents to be aware of the health, relational, emotional, and spiritual considerations involved with sexual activity, many argue that the standard approach to sex ed can actually encourage young people to engage in risky behaviors. This week on Family Policy […]
Helene Relief, NC’s Budget, Bills of Note in the NC Legislature, and NC Family’s Salt and Light Seminars
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we discuss: The Hurricane Helene relief bill that Governor Stein signed this week; Governor Stein’s proposed state budget; The REACH Act, which would require college students to […]
2025 Greenville Dinner with Ryan Bomberger
NC Family enjoyed a great evening of fun and fellowship as we gathered with friends and supporters at the Rock Springs Center on March 10th for our 2025 Greenville Dinner. Our Keynote Speaker was Ryan Bomberger, an Emmy® Award-winning Creative Professional on a mission to show the world that every life has value. His powerful […]
How Christians Should Look at Sports Gambling (with Dr. RaShan Frost)
Sports gambling became legal in North Carolina in March of 2024, and during the first year of sports betting, North Carolinians wagered more than $6 billion. It is clearly a popular activity, and many even claim that it is harmless. But how should Christians approach sports gambling? This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci […]