Stein’s State of the State Address, DEI in Public Education, and the Departure of a Team Member
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: NC Family’s Greenville Dinner that took place earlier this week; Governor Stein’s first State of the State Address and Speaker of the House Destin Hall’s […]
How You Can Help Stop Human Trafficking (with Ked Frank)
While slavery was abolished in America over 150 years ago, millions of people across the globe are trapped in some form of slavery, including some right in our back yard. North Carolina has been ranked 9th in the nation for having the highest cases of human trafficking. While this is proportionate to our population, it […]
President Trump Addresses Congress and Bills of Note in the North Carolina General Assembly
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: President Trump’s congressional address; and Legislation at the North Carolina General Assembly, including: A bill that would require “In God We Trust” to be displayed […]
How Strong are NC Families? New Report Ranks NC as 21st in the Nation
The Center for Christian Virtue, NC Family’s sister organization in Ohio, recently released the Family Structure Index assessing how strong families are in each state. They looked at three key metrics to assess this, including: The percentage of married adults aged 25 to 54; The average number of lifetime births per woman; and The percentage […]
How to Find True Love in Today’s World (with Jason Evert)
In the middle of a culture filled with dating apps, hookups, and high divorce rates, finding true love can feel next to impossible. On top of this, the barriers to finding love are amplified by a misunderstanding of what love is and how it is shown. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette […]
The Start of NC’s Budget, Cell Phones in Schools, and New Limits for the Attorney General
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 first steps in creating North Carolina’s budget; Legislation that would limit the use of cell phones in North Carolina public schools; and Legislation that […]
Cell Phones Could Be Leaving NC Classrooms
This week, North Carolina House and Senate Committees heard two different bills that would restrict the use of cell phones and other mobile devices during instructional time at school. SB 55—Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices, presented by Senators Jim Burgin (R-Harnett) and Michael Lee (R-New Hanover); and HB 87—Cell Phone-Free Education, presented by Representative […]
How Public Policy Can Support Stay at Home Parents (with Ivana Greco and Elliot Haspel)
Stay-at-home parents often go unnoticed, but the work that they do is invaluable. There are many challenges that come with at-home parenting, not the least of which is the lost income, so what can be done to support families who are making a substantial sacrifice to invest in their children? This week on Family Policy […]
NC Court of Appeals Upholds Alienation of Affection Award
A recent opinion issued by the North Carolina Court of Appeals has again applied the civil action of Alienation of Affection as an appropriate remedy against a wrongdoing third party who intrudes into a marriage and alienates the affection of a spouse from their husband or wife, resulting in the break-up of the marriage. According […]
Helping the Victims in Front of Us (with Heidi Olson)
Human trafficking is a horrible tragedy in all of its forms, but it often doesn’t look like what we might expect. In fact, it’s not uncommon to encounter victims in everyday places – from schools to hospitals to nail salons. The challenge is knowing what to look for so that they can get help. This […]