The Inauguration, Executive Orders, and the 2025 Legislative Session
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. Things are a little bit different this week thanks to the wintery weather. In this mini episode, NC Family Vice President Mitch Prosser briefly discusses: The inauguration of Donald Trump […]
US House and President Trump Take Action to Protect Women
In the last few weeks, both the US House and President Trump have taken significant steps to protect women across the country through the proper application of Title IX. While there seems to be great positive traction in restoring common-sense protections for women, the US Senate still needs to pass legislation from their chamber to […]
Trump Administration Defends Biblical Values from Day One
On Monday, January 20th, President Trump began his second term in a very intentional way. His inaugural ceremony, which included an invocation from North Carolina’s Reverend Franklin Graham, reinforced messages that he has been promising throughout his campaign. Shortly after the ceremony concluded, he began signing executive orders to make good on those promises. Some […]
Meet Baby Olivia, a Testament to the Sanctity of Human Life
This is baby Olivia. In the video above, you can see her development from conception to birth. In just 40 weeks, a fertilized egg – which is a new human life – goes through remarkable stages of growth. At just three weeks gestation, her heartbeat can be detected; By six weeks gestation, she begins to […]
Opening Doors for School Choice in North Carolina (with Mike Long)
North Carolina has long been a national leader in school choice. One of the primary programs that enables parents to choose the school that is the best fit for their child is the Opportunity Scholarship Program, which offers scholarship money to families of all incomes. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs […]
Governor Stein’s Executive Order Reinforces NC As Abortion Destination State
On Thursday, January 16th, at a press conference in Charlotte, newly elected Governor Josh Stein issued an Executive Order in which he declares that the state of North Carolina will not comply with other state’s investigations where lawful abortions have been provided in North Carolina. This Executive Order, one of Governor Stein’s first, comes just […]
Noble U: Equipping the Next Generation (with Steve Noble)
Ronald Reagan once said that freedom is “never more than one generation away from extinction.” This is why it is critical to invest in the next generation, so that they understand our government and can engage in civics in a meaningful way. It is even more important, though, that they have a Biblical worldview, and […]
A New Governor, A New Legislature, A New House Speaker, and Other Notable News
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: North Carolina’s newest elected officials, including Governor Josh Stein and new members of the North Carolina General Assembly; The start of the 2025 Legislative Session […]
2025 Legislative Session Gets Underway in North Carolina
One week after Democrat Josh Stein was sworn into office as North Carolina’s 76th Governor, the North Carolina General Assembly is holding an “organizational session” to kick start the 2025 Legislative Session. State lawmakers are scheduled to meet in Raleigh today at noon. The day’s activities will include administering the Oath of Office to state […]
NC Appeals Court Rules Against Video Sweepstakes
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a ruling last Tuesday that determined a video sweepstakes operation in Robeson County likely violates state law. This decision furthers the ongoing fight against predatory gambling in the state, specifically regarding video sweepstakes. This ruling is a positive step in defending the laws designed to safeguard North Carolinians […]