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Parents’ Guide for Back-to-School

All across North Carolina, parents are preparing for another school year: shopping for all the right school supplies and mentally preparing for what lies READ MORE

Opportunity Scholarship Program Reaches Historical Enrollment

The number of North Carolina families taking advantage of the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program has reached a historic level with more than 8,300 students READ MORE

State Lawmakers Act To Protect Free Speech On College Campuses

A measure designed to further protect free speech on public college campuses became law earlier this week, generating national praise. House Bill 527—Restore/Preserve Campus Free READ MORE

Guest POV: Religious Freedom’s Roe v. Wade?

Guest POV columns feature important Points Of View on issues NC Family staff believe are vital to the interests of North Carolina families. John READ MORE

Rowan County Prayer Saga Continues

An opinion issued by the entire U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit last Friday found that Rowan County’s prayer policy—permitting commissioners to READ MORE

Gov. Cooper Vetoes Casino “Game Nights” Gambling Bill

N.C. Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would allow nonprofit organizations to conduct Las Vegas-style casino “game nights” for fundraising purposes in READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

Huge Day For Religious Liberty at SCOTUS

Americans who are concerned about religious liberty have reason for hope in light of two announcements from the United States Supreme Court on Monday. First, READ MORE

North Carolina General Assembly Passes Budget

The North Carolina House of Representatives voted 77-38 today to give its final approval to Senate Bill 257-Appropriations Act of 2017, the $23 billion state READ MORE

Legislators Take Aim at Human Trafficking

The North Carolina General Assembly is taking a strong stance against human trafficking this session, with proposed legislation that seeks to raise awareness of READ MORE

POV: The Irreplaceable Role Of Fathers

Squeals of delight spiraled down from the upstairs of my home one recent evening. Then I heard my husband chasing our 18 month-old son, READ MORE

POV: A Call for Civility!

Our nation was shocked recently by the brazen attack of a gunman on members of the U.S. Congress, staffers, and others gathered at an READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE