Mother Shares How “Medical” Marijuana Caused the Death of Her Daughter
This morning, the House Health Committee discussed SB 3—NC Compassionate Care Act, which would legalize marijuana for a variety of “medical” purposes. During the meeting, Corinne LaMarca testified against the bill, sharing the story of her daughter, Jennifer. She shared that Jennifer was an excellent student and a talented athlete. She studied Intelligence and Analysis […]
3 Ways the 2024 Elections Will Look Different in North Carolina
The North Carolina Supreme Court recently reversed decisions on three key cases that will impact the elections coming up in 2024. These issues include the implementation of voter ID, redistricting, and voting rights for felons. The nuances can get complicated, but each are critical issues that can’t be ignored. This week on Family Policy Matters, […]
VIDEO | Raleigh Dinner Recap, Two Gambling Bills and “Medical” Marijuana Up Next Week
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 cover: A short recap of our 2023 Raleigh Dinner at the Angus Barn Pavilion, featuring Ryan Bomberger; An update on two gambling bills, one that […]
General Assembly Pivots From Protecting Life to Promoting Vice
Just one week after overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto and enacting an historic piece of pro-life legislation into law, the North Carolina General Assembly has shifted its focus from protecting life to promoting vice. On Tuesday, the House Commerce Committee considered a bill that would legalize the operation of tens of thousands of video gambling […]
How Some School Systems Are Damaging Our Children
Over the last decade, we have seen a drastic shift in America’s youth. We have abnormally high numbers of teens identifying as transgender, an alarming number of people don’t know who the current vice president is, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students. At the same time we are seeing […]
VIDEO | Overriding the Governor’s Veto, the Senate’s Proposed Budget, Busting a Myth About HB2, and Sports Gambling
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 cover: The enactment of Senate Bill 20, a major pro-life bill in North Carolina, by the NC General Assembly over the veto of Governor Roy Cooper; […]
ALERT: Urge Your State Senator to OPPOSE Predatory Sports Gambling!
A bill that would authorize state-sanctioned gambling on amateur, collegiate, electronic, and professional sports in North Carolina will likely be taken up in the State Senate next week. We need you to call your State Senator and urge him or her to OPPOSE HB 347—Sports Wagering! Please TAKE ACTION NOW by visiting NC Family’s Action Center and […]
NC General Assembly Overrides Veto, Enacts Major Pro-Life Bill!
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of SB 20—Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, placing into law a bill that will save thousands of unborn lives every year and provide resources and support for women and families facing unplanned and crisis pregnancies. A primary provision of the bill will […]
Gov. Cooper Vetoes Pro-Life Bill, Sends it Back to General Assembly
This morning, the day before Mother’s Day, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed SB 20—Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, the pro-life bill that would reduce the legal timeframe for most abortions in North Carolina from 20 weeks to 12 weeks of gestation and provide a variety of resources to help women and families facing unplanned […]
Taking People Out of Our Lives: The Damage of the Sexual Revolution
From abortion to divorce, the Sexual Revolution altered our culture in countless ways. Families have been torn apart from the societal changes brought about as a result of this era, which can be linked to gang violence, protests, and civil unrest. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mary Eberstadt, Author […]