Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Senate Health Committee
The North Carolina Senate Health Care Committee passed a bill this morning that would legalize marijuana for “medical” use across the state. SB 711–NC Compassionate Care Act would allow adults with certain “debilitating medical conditions,” including (but not limited to) cancer, AIDS, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, and “a terminal illness when the patient’s remaining life expectancy […]
How to Build a Biblical Worldview in Your Children
Our friends at Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. have recently started a new Center for Biblical Worldview, featuring resources to help parents, students, pastors, and more learn how they can foster a Biblical worldview. David Closson is the Director of FRC’s new Center for Biblical Worldview, and he joins host Traci DeVette Griggs on […]
NC Senate Officially Passes Sports Gambling Bill
After passing on second reading yesterday afternoon, SB 688 passed the NC Senate on third reading this morning, by a 26-19 vote. This legislation that would legalize sports gambling across North Carolina now moves to the State House. Today’s vote was as follows: NC Family will keep you informed as SB 688 is considered in […]
Sports Gambling Bill Passes 2nd Reading in NC Senate
The North Carolina Senate passed SB 688–Sports Wagering on its second reading this afternoon by a 26-21 vote. The vote largely divided Republicans in particular, with 16 out of the 27 present and voting GOP senators opposing the bill. The Senate will likely pass the bill on its third reading tomorrow, before sending it to the State […]
ALERT: Sports Betting Bill Moves to Senate Floor
A bill that would legalize sports betting across North Carolina passed yet another committee in the State Senate this morning, despite what appears to be growing opposition. The bill could come before the full Senate for a vote as early as this afternoon. Please, if you have not already done so, contact your State Senator […]
Every Black Life Matters
One of the prominent and contentious issues in our nation today is the issue of race and race relations. Teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) is on the rise in public schools, and countless “social justice” organizations are calling for drastic change to end “systemic racism” they believe is embedded throughout our culture. In response to […]
NC Legislature Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Age for Marriage
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill this afternoon that would raise the minimum age for marriage in North Carolina from fourteen to sixteen years of age. SB 35–Max 4-Yr Age Diff to Marry Under 18 Yrs, has already passed in the State Senate, and now heads to Governor Roy Cooper for his signature […]
Charlotte Passes SOGI Ordinance
The Charlotte City Council voted unanimously last night in favor of adopting an ordinance that would ban discrimination based on—among other categories—“sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression).” The ordinance directly addresses “discrimination” within employment, public accommodations, and businesses that contract with the City of Charlotte. As of January 1, 2022, employers in Charlotte will […]
Sports Betting Bill Continues to Move Through State Senate
Two more Senate Committees have approved a bill that would legalize sports betting across North Carolina. Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary voted in favor of SB 688–Sports Wagering, and this afternoon, the Senate Commerce Committee also passed the bill. As NC Family has shared, this legislation would legalize wagering on collegiate, professional, amateur, and electronic sports in North […]
ALERT: Tell Your State Senator to OPPOSE Sports Betting
A dangerous gambling bill is rapidly moving through the State Senate and we urgently need your help to stop this bill from becoming law! SB 688–Sports Wagering would legalize wagering on collegiate, professional, amateur, and electronic sports. The bill passed the Senate Finance Committee this past Wednesday, and is scheduled to come before the Senate Judiciary […]