North Carolina Congressional Delegation Sworn In
On Friday, January 3, members of the 119th Congress were sworn into office, including five new U.S. House members from North Carolina. All in all, the Old North State has 16 members in our congressional delegation—two U.S. Senators and 14 members in the U.S. House of Representatives. North Carolina did not have a U.S. Senate […]
Disciple Your Children in an Age-Appropriate Way (with Andrew Walker)
As we’ve seen in the last decade, if we don’t intentionally disciple our children, the culture will. This has been especially true for issues such as abortion and the transgender agenda. These are heavy topics, though, and it can be hard to know how to talk about them with children in an age-appropriate manner. This […]
How to Love People You Don’t Agree With (with Jim Dalrymple)
One of the best parts about the holiday season is getting to spend time with friends and family. For many, though, this means interacting with individuals who may have wildly differing opinions about topics like religion and politics. So how do you walk the line between investing in those relationships and not compromising your Biblical […]
Embracing the Wonder of Christmas (with Dr. Carl Trueman)
Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year, but it can be easy to get lost in the busyness of everything and forget the miracle we are celebrating – the birth of Jesus Christ. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Carl Trueman, a Professor of Biblical and Religious […]
Another Veto Override, More Voter ID, Hurricane Recovery Updates, and Legislators Say Goodbye
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: Information about the most recent veto override and what all it entails; Updates on Voter ID in North Carolina; Updates on recovery efforts in Western […]
State Senate Acts on 4 Bills, SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Skrmetti Case, and NC Supreme Court Race Still Undecided
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: Four bills that the State Senate took action on this week; An update on the Skrmetti case that is currently at the Supreme Court and […]
Recent Veto Override Makes Expanded Opportunity Scholarship Funding Now Available!
On November 20th, The North Carolina General Assembly overrode Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 10—Require ICE Cooperation & Budget Adjustments, which included expanded funding for the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program. That means that more than 54,000 additional students and families in North Carolina are now able to take advantage of Opportunity Scholarships. In addition, […]
How to Handle Our Aging Population (with Dr. Hunter Baker)
Across the world the birth rate is falling, resulting in an aging population. This presents a host of problems and concerns, especially regarding how it affects caring for older generations. In the United States, legal immigration can temporarily help to build out the population, but it is not a permanent solution. So what can be done […]
Opportunity Scholarship Veto Override, Additional Disaster Relief Bill, and Election Updates
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 passage of a bill that expands the Opportunity Scholarship Program after it was vetoed by the Governor; A bill that would provide additional […]
2024 Winston-Salem Dinner with Katy Faust
NC Family enjoyed a great evening of fun and fellowship as we gathered with friends and supporters at the Bridger Field House on November 14th for our 2024 Winston-Salem Dinner. Our Keynote Speaker was Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us. She explained several of the ways that children are in danger, and […]