Charlie Gard: A View From History
Much of our nation is captivated by the story of little Charlie Gard. His parents are in a desperate battle against the British government for the right to even attempt to save the life of their newborn son. In the summer of 2010, NC Family released an in depth analysis on a lethal shift that occurred in […]
2017 Legislative Session Wrap Up
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the 2017 Legislative Session in the early morning hours of June 30, bringing to a close a productive session that included many positive pro-family initiatives. This “long session” featured a Republican-controlled supermajority in the General Assembly working with a Democratic Governor for the first time since 2012. It also […]
Fourth Circuit Dismisses Lawsuit Against Senate Bill 2
In a major victory for religious liberty, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has rejected an appeal of the lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s Senate Bill 2, otherwise known as the “Magistrates Bill.” This 2015 law allows magistrates and registers of deeds employees to recuse themselves from performing duties related to marriages due to a […]
ALERT: Update on Gambling Bills in NCGA
As the 2017 Session of the NC General Assembly begins to wind down toward adjournment, efforts to expand gambling in the Old North State are increasing with the rising summer heat. Bills that would legalize online Daily Fantasy Sports gambling; enable nonprofits to hold Las Vegas-style casino nights for fundraising (complete with alcohol); and authorize […]
NC House Approves Its Version of the State Budget
The NC House of Representatives approved its version of a $22.9 billion state budget early Friday morning. SB257—Appropriations Act of 2017 passed third reading by a vote of 80-31 following hours of debate and consideration of dozens of amendments. The NC Senate approved its version of the budget last month, and is expected to reject the House proposal and send […]
Gambling Bills On The Move!
As Memorial Day approaches, state lawmakers are awash with proposals that would expand legalized gambling in North Carolina. The Senate version of the state budget includes a provision that would double the advertising budget for the state lottery to over $46 million next year. This past Tuesday, the House Finance Committee approved a bill that would allow charitable […]
ALERT: “Game Nights” Would Legalize Las Vegas-Style Gambling Across NC!
HB 511–Game Nights/Nonprofit Fund-Raiser would allow non-profit, charitable organizations to host Las Vegas-style casino “game nights,” complete with alcohol, as fundraising events across North Carolina. This would produce an uneven playing field between charities, especially those whose mission is to serve individuals battling alcohol, drug, gambling or other addictions. It would also lead to a proliferation […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Gambling Bill Defeated!
This afternoon, a State House committee soundly rejected a bill that would have legalized Daily Fantasy Sports gambling in North Carolina. The bill, HB 279–Fantasy Sports Regulation, was defeated by a vote of 4-7 in the House Committee on Regulatory Reform. NC Family president John L. Rustin testified in opposition to the bill in committee. “Daily […]
Fourth Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in SB2 Magistrates Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard oral arguments today in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s Senate Bill 2. This legislation, otherwise known as the “Magistrate Bill,” is the 2015 law that allows magistrates and registers of deeds employees to recuse themselves from performing duties related to marriages due to a sincerely […]
ALERT: Senate Budget Proposes to Double Lottery Advertising
The proposed state budget released by the North Carolina Senate last night includes a provision that would allow the North Carolina Lottery to double the amount it spends on advertising. Section 5.3(b) of SB 257–Appropriations Act of 2017 would authorize the lottery to expend up to 2% of total lottery revenues on advertising costs, instead of the […]