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House Bill Would Prohibit Gender Transition Surgeries on Minors in NC

UPDATE (5/4/23): HB 808 passed the N.C. House on May 3rd with a vote of 74-44.  The North Carolina House is considering a bill that READ MORE
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NC Supreme Court Reverses Prior Court on Voter ID, Redistricting and Felon Voting

Today, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued three significant opinions in election-related cases, and in doing so, reversed the actions of the previous State READ MORE

Join NC in the National Day of Prayer!

Join Raleigh Area Concerts of Prayer on Thursday, May 4th, at 12 pm for an outdoor service celebrating the National Day of Prayer! It READ MORE
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State Senate Committee Approves Bill to Expand Opportunity Scholarships

This morning, the N.C. Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education approved SB 406—Choose Your School, Choose Your Future, which would expand eligibility for North Carolina’s READ MORE
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SCOTUS Maintains Status Quo in Chemical Abortion Case

On Friday, April 21st, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision to maintain the legal status of mifepristone, the first of two drugs used READ MORE
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N.C. Senate Passes “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”

Today, the North Carolina Senate passed SB 631—Fairness in Women’s Sports Act by a party-line vote of 29-18, with all Republicans supporting the bill READ MORE
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State House Committees Approve “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”

(UPDATE: The N.C. House passed HB 574 on Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 73-39. The companion Senate Bill, SB 631, is scheduled for READ MORE
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SCOTUS Refuses to Uphold WV Law Protecting Girls’ Sports

On April 6th, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would not intervene in an ongoing case challenging a West Virginia law directing that READ MORE
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State Senate Committee Approves “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”

The N.C. Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education has approved a bill that would ensure the protection of female athletes and the integrity of girls’ READ MORE
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ALERT: Urge Your State House Member to OPPOSE Marijuana Legalization!

A bill that would legalize the possession and use of marijuana in North Carolina is pending in the State House, and we need you READ MORE

Bills Seek to Address Gender Dysphoria and Sexual Identity Issues

Last week, in preparation for a “legislative spring break” of sorts, lawmakers in the State House and Senate filed a multitude of bills. Among READ MORE

Bullying Causes Teen to Smoke Fentanyl-Laced Vape

Imagine coming home to find your thirteen-year-old unresponsive. He’s a straight A student and a healthy child – you have no idea what happened READ MORE
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Courts Issue Conflicting Opinions on Abortion Drugs

Update 4/13/23: On Wednesday, April 12, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the FDA’s 2000 approval of mifepristone to remain in effect. READ MORE
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Congress Considering Federal Parents’ Bill of Rights

The U.S. House recently passed H.R. 5 – Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would help ensure the rights of parents regarding the health READ MORE

New Resource Helps NC Parents Choose the Best School for Their Child

Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) recently released significant upgrades to the website NC Schools Around Me, an online database of schools READ MORE
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Party Switch Gives NC House GOP Veto-Proof Supermajority

Rumors began circulating around the legislative building in Raleigh yesterday, that a possible party switch in the North Carolina House was underway. Such a READ MORE