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 […]
More Executive Orders, Trump’s Cabinet Confirmations, and Bills Filed So Far at the NC 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: Updates on President Trump’s recent Executive Orders that seek to abolish anti-Christian bias in the Federal government and that establish the White House Faith Office; […]
Flying Helicopters to Help Those Affected by Helene (with Eric Robinson)
Hurricane Helene caused immeasurable damage last year, destroying people’s lives, homes, and communities. While this is devastating, the response that we have seen has been beautiful. Many groups and individuals have risen up to help those affected, providing much-needed services and resources. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Eric Robinson, […]
Cell Phones in Schools, Reducing Healthcare Costs, Trump’s Newest Executive Orders, and Lumbee Tribe Recognition
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: Additional legislative efforts to provide relief to hurricane victims across the state; A bi-partisan bill to restrict cell phone use in schools; A push to […]
A Biblical Voice in National Politics (with Brent Leatherwood)
Politics play such a large role in our culture, especially when worldviews clash. Because of this, it is important for Christians to be aware of what is going on and to be involved in the process, so that we can be a voice of truth in the public sphere. This week on Family Policy Matters, […]
The 2025 Legislative Session, Hurricane Relief, Trump’s Executive Orders, March for Life, and Lumbee Tribe Recognition
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 start of the 2025 Legislative Session; Additional legislative efforts to provide relief to hurricane victims across the state; Updates on President Trump’s recent executive […]
President Trump Seeks to Advance Full Federal Recognition for Lumbee Tribe
Among a flurry of Executive Orders, Memoranda, and other directives issued last week during the first days of President Donald Trump’s second term as US President, there was a measure to assist the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina in obtaining full federal recognition. Not only would this designation allow the Lumbee Tribe to receive hundreds […]
It’s National School Choice Week—Did You Know North Carolina Has These Educational Resources?
This week is National School Choice Week. Across the country, groups are celebrating the ability of parents to choose the educational option that is best for their family. So, as we join in the celebrations, we wanted to share a few aspects of school choice in North Carolina that help make us a leader in […]
Protecting Women, Girls, and Title IX (with Matt Sharp)
Over the last year, there has been a great deal of discussion around Title IX and who it should protect. The Biden Administration took efforts to redefine Title IX to include protections for people based on “gender identity,” but these efforts have recently fallen flat thanks to the work of organizations like Alliance Defending Freedom. […]
US Congress Votes on Protecting Children Born Alive
It has been an action-packed start to the 119th Congress (2025-2026). Among Senate confirmations of cabinet appointees and the beginnings of assembling a new federal budget, the US Congress has chosen to make the lives of preborn children a top priority. Both the US Senate and the US House of Representatives heard debate and had […]