ALERT: Bills Would Double Lottery Advertising!
Measures have been introduced in both the State House and Senate to authorize the State Lottery Commission to double the amount it spends on advertising. HB 952 and SB 716 would allow the Lottery Commission to spend up to two percent of annual lottery revenues on advertising. The current law limits this amount to one percent. […]
High Court Strikes Down Federal Ban On Sports Betting
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion on Monday that strikes down a federal law banning sports betting in the U.S. and opens the door for states to legalize wagering on sporting events. The law, known as The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act(PASPA), was enacted by Congress in 1992 and has prohibited most states […]
Primary Voting Today!
Today is Primary Election Day! It may be difficult to believe, but the 2018 election season is upon us. Although primary elections do not receive as much attention as general elections, they are extremely important in deciding who makes public policy decisions in our state. Please get out and vote your values! To find out […]
NC Family Joins Coalition Fighting To Cut Planned Parenthood Title X Funding
NC Family has joined more than 85 pro-life groups urging the Trump administration to fulfill a top pro-life priority that would keep some taxpayer money from going to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. In a letter sent yesterday to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the coalition asked HHS Secretary Alex Azar […]
2018 Raleigh Dinner with John Stonestreet
NC Family’s 2018 Annual Major Speakers Dinner in Raleigh, NC on Thursday, April 26, 2018 featured John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Click the video below to watch this remarkable address. John Stonestreet As President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, John’s passion is to illuminate a biblical worldview for […]
Christian Leaders Call Us All To Prayer on Thursday, May 3!
Plumbers, engineers, car mechanics, presidents of universities—Christians from all walks of life—are encouraged to take time this Thursday, May 3 to join together in prayer for our nation. It is the 2018 National Day of Prayer, an event created by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1952 and signed into law by President […]
California Bill Raises Major Religious Liberty Concerns
A bill that is quickly moving through the California State Legislature has religious liberty advocates worried that certain Christian books and counseling recommendations could be banned throughout the state. Alliance Defending Freedom Attorney Matt Sharp explains that AB 2943 would make it “unlawful for any person to sell books, counseling services, or anything else that […]
Call To Prayer For Imprisoned Pastors With North Carolina Connections
Pastor Andrew Brunson remains behind bars in a dangerous prison in Turkey waiting for the continuation of a trial many hoped would end his ordeal. The American missionary was arrested in late 2016 and charged with being part of a terrorist uprising. But many believe the Turkish government fabricated the charges in order to use […]
UNC-Chapel Hill Emphasizes Importance of Campus Free Speech With New Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) has taken steps to further protect free speech on its campus. Last Friday, the UNC Faculty Council voted to adopt a resolution on free speech that is based on the “Chicago Principles.” Originally adopted by the University of Chicago, these principles emphasize a strong commitment to […]
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching!
A very important election deadline is fast approaching! If you are interested in voting in the upcoming primary elections that are taking place on May 8, the deadline to register to vote is this Friday, April 13. If you wish to check your registration status, go to the Voter Search page on the State Board […]