Yes! Talk About Religion and Politics (POV)
When it comes to getting along with others, many of us have bought into the old adage: “Never talk about religion or politics.” Well, over the past year, I made a habit of talking about both—religion and politics—in “mixed company” and (gasp!) even on the Internet. And you know what I found? More opportunities than […]
Not My Problem?
Why people of all ages should care about gambling: I’m a Millennial. I oppose gambling. And the reasons are simple. The gambling industry is a predatory enterprise that hurts real people, often those who can least afford it. For me, the problem is not that gambling creates winners and losers. Gambling does do that, but […]
Governor Cooper Vetoes 2019-20 Budget As New Fiscal Year Begins
A new fiscal year for North Carolina began on July 1, but our state government leaders have yet to agree on a budget for 2019-2020. Both the State House and State Senate passed budget bill HB 966 after many hours of negotiation, debate, and compromise, but Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the proposed spending plan last […]
North Carolina’s Four New Constitutional Amendments
Mitch Kokai, a senior political analyst at the John Locke Foundation, one of North Carolina’s preeminent conservative research organizations and public policy think tanks talks about four new amendments to North Carolina’s constitution. Family Policy Matters Transcript: North Carolina’s Four New Constitutional Amendments JOHN RUSTIN: Thank you for joining us today for Family Policy Matters, the […]
An Impartial, Nonpartisan Look At North Carolina Candidates
NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jere Royall and Jake Sipe, members of the NC Family staff. They discuss the importance of this year’s election, the NC Family voter guide, and what listeners can do to help. Family Policy Matters Transcript: An Impartial, Nonpartisan Look At North Carolina Candidates Thanks for joining for […]
NC General Assembly Short Session Adjourns
NC Legislators have put the 2018 Short Session to bed, until November 27, 2018 when both chambers are scheduled to reconvene. Both the House and Senate adjourned today, but not before overriding eight of Governor Cooper’s vetoes and approving six proposed amendmentsto the North Carolina Constitution. These proposed amendments will appear on the ballot in […]
NC General Assembly Returns For “Short” Legislative Session
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly assembled in Raleigh this week for the start of the 2018 “short” legislative session. Like all “short” sessions, the primary focus of lawmakers’ time in Raleigh will be on adjusting the State’s two-year budget that was put in place during the 2017 “long” legislative session. While the focus […]
A Closer Look At The Real Costs Of The Lottery
Les Bernal, the National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, discusses the real costs and benefits of state lotteries and other forms of legalize gambling. Family Policy Matters Transcript: A Closer Look At The Real Costs Of The Lottery Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. The debate over state-sponsored gambling has reared […]
Making Sense of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017”
Andrew Guernsey, a legislative assistant for Government Affairs with the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. about the real effects of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” Family Policy Matters Transcript: Making Sense of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. I am […]
The Best Part of Being American
The North Carolina Family Policy Council staff has a roundtable discussion where they each share something they love about America. Family Policy Matters Transcript: The Best Part of Being American Our radio show for this week is going to be a very special offering from the North Carolina Family staff. We are going to talk a […]