Marijuana Bill Moves Forward In State Senate Committee
(UPDATE: The NC Senate Finance Committee approved SB 3 in a committee hearing on Wednesday, February 22. The bill now proceeds to the Senate Rules Committee for consideration.) After a hearing last week, SB 3, commonly known as the “NC Compassionate Care Act,” passed the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning. This bill would legalize the […]
TAKE ACTION: Support a Pro-Life Heartbeat Act in North Carolina!
Since the Dobbs decision last year, which overturned Roe v. Wade and declared that abortion was not a constitutional right, many states have enacted laws to protect life at the point of conception or when a fetal heartbeat is detected (around 6 weeks’ gestation). Currently, abortion is legal in North Carolina up to 20 weeks, […]
Is Critical Thinking Still Allowed?
In 2021, Dr. David Phillips was fired from the North Carolina Governor’s School for teaching a series of optional seminars critiquing critical race theory. Now, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on Dr. Phillips’ behalf. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs […]
VIDEO | NC Family Weekly Update | Week of February 12, 2023
Welcome to NC Family’s Friday Update, a new weekly video series where we will share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Senate Bill 3, which would legalize marijuana for “medical” purposes in North Carolina; A legal challenge by 23 attorneys general (not including […]
Marijuana Bill Gets Hearing In State Senate Committee
The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee met this week to discuss SB 3, entitled the “NC Compassionate Care Act,” which would legalize the use of marijuana for a variety of “medical” purposes. Sponsored by Senators Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick), Michael Lee (R-New Hanover), and Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth), this bill proposes to establish an extensive framework of licensing for manufacturing, distributing, selling, […]
What Is (and Is Not) In the Parents’ Bill of Rights
The North Carolina Senate passed SB 49–Parents’ Bill of Rights on Tuesday, February 7. As the bill was considered in the Senate Education/Higher Education, Health Care, and Rules committees, many testified in opposition, but clearly misunderstood what the bill would actually do. Proponents pointed out that the bill primarily outlines and clarifies the rights that […]
Marriage, Saint Valentine, and the Truth About “True Love”
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, everywhere we look there are chocolates, red roses, and romantic gestures. While this is the “heart” of Valentine’s Day (pun intended), these types of things are not the sole foundation of healthy and thriving relationships. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes marriage coach […]
2023 Session Summary – Two Weeks In…
The North Carolina General Assembly is finishing its second week of the 2023 Legislative Session, and it has been a relatively busy start to the session. The following is a select listing of key bills that have been introduced and/or acted on thus far. SB 49 – Parents’ Bill of Rights SB 49—Parents’ Bill of […]
Super Bowl Fever Drives Sports Gambling Losses
This Sunday, one of the most anticipated annual events in America will take place: The Super Bowl. While this event is often characterized by things like delicious food and fun parties, it is also a huge opportunity for the sports gambling industry to separate Americans from their hard-earned dollars. The Sports Gambling Industry Before and […]
Parents’ Bill of Rights Passes NC Senate
This afternoon, the N.C. Senate passed SB 49, more commonly known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights, on a party-line vote of 29-18, with all Republicans voting for the bill and all Democrats voting against it. Last week, SB 49 passed both the Senate Education/Higher Education and the Senate Health Care Committees, where NC Family testified […]