ALERT: Pro-Life Bill On Way To Governor Pat McCrory!
This afternoon, Wednesday, June 3, the North Carolina House voted to concur with the State Senate’s changes to a major pro-life bill, sending the measure to Governor Pat McCrory for his signature. By a vote of 71-43, the House gave final legislative passage to HB 465-Women and Children’s Protection Act of 2015, which will enact […]
Rowan County Prayer Battle Not Over
Commissioners in Rowan County, North Carolina, have decided to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that ordered them to halt a long-standing custom of personally offering prayers before board meetings. During a packed meeting on Monday night, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appeal the May 4 order of District Judge James A. […]
ALERT: State Senate Overrides Veto; Passes Pro-Life Bill!
Tonight, Monday, June 1, the North Carolina Senate took decisive action in favor of religious liberty and the sanctity of human life by overriding Governor Pat McCrory’s veto of SB 2 and by passing HB 465, a major piece of pro-life legislation! By a vote of 32-16, the Senate voted to override the Governor’s veto […]
ALERT: URGE LAWMAKERS TO OVERRIDE GOVERNOR’S VETO OF SB 2!
The North Carolina General Assembly could vote as early as tonight to override Governor Pat McCrory’s veto of Senate Bill 2, a bill that would protect the religious liberties of certain public servants in our state, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to override the Governor’s veto, three-fifths of the members present and voting […]
Rustin Responds to Gov. McCrory’s Veto of SB2
NC Family president John L. Rustin responded to Governor Pat McCrory’s veto of Senate Bill 2-Magistrates Recusal for Civil Ceremonies with the following statement: “While we maintain the highest respect for the office of Governor in North Carolina, we find it unconscionable that Governor Pat McCrory would veto Senate Bill 2, a bill that is […]
N.C. Senate Gives Initial Approval to Pro-Life Bill!
The North Carolina Senate has given initial approval to a major piece of pro-life legislation that includes a 72-hour waiting period for abortion and a requirement that abortion clinics in the state are inspected annually. The Senate voted in favor of HB 465-Women and Children’s Protection Act of 2015 on the bill’s second reading on […]
ALERT: Religious Liberty Bill Heads to Governor!
The North Carolina House has given final approval to a bill that will help safeguard the religious liberties of certain public servants in North Carolina, and the bill is now on its way to Governor Pat McCrory for his signature. SB 2-Magistrates Recusal of Civil Ceremonies passed the House on Thursday, May 28 by a […]
ALERT: N.C. House Gives Tentative Approval to Religious Freedom Bill!
By a vote of 65 to 45 on Wednesday afternoon, May 27, the North Carolina House gave tentative approval to a bill that will help safeguard the religious liberties of certain public servants in North Carolina. SB 2-Magistrates Recusal of Civil Ceremonies would establish a legal right (1) allowing magistrates to recuse from performing marriage […]
ALERT: HOUSE COMMITTEE TO HEAR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY BILL!
Friends, We have just learned that the N.C. House Judiciary 1 Committee is planning to consider an important religious liberty bill next Wednesday, May 27. Senate Bill 2-Magistrates Recusal of Civil Ceremonies would establish a legal right: Allowing magistrates to recuse from performing marriage ceremonies, and Allowing assistant registers of deeds and deputy registers of […]
ALERT: State House Passes $22.1 Billion Budget
At 1:14 a.m. Friday morning, May 22, the North Carolina House of Representatives approved its version of a $22.1 billion state budget. House Bill 97-2015 Appropriations Act passed third reading by a vote of 93-23 following hours of debate and consideration of dozens of amendments. The bill now heads to the State Senate, which is […]