State Senate Approves Religious Protection Bill
Following nearly two hours of spirited debate on Wednesday, the N.C. Senate passed a bill designed to protect the religious liberties of magistrates and registers of deeds staff in North Carolina. By a 32-16 vote, the Senate gave its stamp of approval to Senate Bill 2-Magistrates Recusal of Civil Ceremonies. The measure would: (1) allow […]
Senate Committee Passes Measure to Protect Magistrates, ROD’s
A North Carolina Senate committee has given preliminary approval to legislation that would protect certain public servants in North Carolina from being forced to participate in the legal union of same-sex couples in violation of their sincerely held religious beliefs. Senate Bill 2-Magistrates Recusal of Civil Ceremonies, which passed committee on a voice vote on […]
ALERT: Charlotte Leaders Need to Hear from You!
This coming Monday, February 23, the members of the Charlotte City Council are scheduled to vote on a hazardous policy change that would put women, children, and families at great risk, and they need to hear from you! This proposal would: Allow a man to go into a women’s restroom, locker room, or […]
NCFPC President Responds to News & Observer Editorial
On February 14, the Raleigh News & Observer published an “Our Views” editorial complaining that state legislative leaders are wasting taxpayer money by continuing to defend North Carolina’s marriage laws, including our constitutional Marriage Amendment, in court. As president of the North Carolina Family Policy Council, I could not – in good conscience – allow […]
ACTION: Charlotte Considers Hazardous Policy Change
A policy change scheduled for consideration by the Charlotte City Council on February 23 would allow men to use women’s restrooms and women to use men’s restrooms based on their “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” or “gender expression,” not on their biological sex. Such a change would make Charlotte the first city in the state to […]
Magistrates Sue to Defend Religious Liberty
A former and a current magistrate in North Carolina are suing the Administrative Office of the Courts arguing that an AOC directive would force them to solemnize the union of same-sex couples in violation of their constitutionally protected religious liberties and that it has placed their jobs in jeopardy. On February 11, former Moore County […]
Opportunity Scholarship Application Period Now Open!
Parents seeking scholarships for their children to attend private schools in North Carolina next year have the opportunity to apply for the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program throughout February. The application period for new and renewal applications for the 2015-16 school year is now open through March 1, according to the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority […]
Rustin Responds to State of the State
North Carolina Family Policy Council president John L. Rustin released the following statement in response to the State of the State address presented by Governor Pat McCrory on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. “While we appreciate Governor Pat McCrory’s service to the State of North Carolina, we are deeply distressed by the complete omission of critical […]
Bill Would Protect Religious Rights of Public Servants
A measure that would protect certain public servants in North Carolina from being forced to perform or issue licenses for same-sex union ceremonies in violation of their sincerely held religious beliefs was introduced in the State Senate today. Filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham), S2-Magistrates Recusal of Civil Ceremonies would establish a […]
NC Lawmakers Get Down To Business
The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh today to begin the 2015 Legislative Session in earnest, and the North Carolina Family Policy Council will be present at the legislative building on a daily basis to represent the interests of North Carolina families before state lawmakers. If early reports are any indication, much of the […]