Protecting the Next Generation: Sex Education Then and Now
Sex education has been a widely debated topic in recent decades – and it remains a hot button issue today. Changes in leadership at both the state and federal levels have brought about changes in the nature of sex education as well as changes in levels of funding for differing priorities. Generally speaking, there are […]
POV: Lean Across The Aisle
I remember when it happened to me. I was sitting in a conference room at NC State University as a part of a group of community members tasked with helping reduce alcohol use and abuse on campus. It was an interesting mix of people from all walks of life. Over lunch one day, I struck […]
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 session that included many positive pro-family initiatives. This “long session” featured a Republican-controlled supermajority in the General Assembly working with a Democratic Governor for the first time since 2012. It also […]
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 budget. This proposal is the product of a compromise between the House and Senate budgets passed individually earlier this session. The budget passed the Senate yesterday by a vote of 39-11 […]
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 of 80-31 following hours of debate and consideration of dozens of amendments. The NC Senate approved its version of the budget last month, and is expected to reject the House proposal and send […]
State Lawmakers Grapple Over Budget Priorities
For a fourth consecutive year, North Carolina lawmakers have the luxury of a budget surplus—this year to the tune of $580 million. This will lead to a lot of negotiating between state legislators in the coming weeks over what happens with that money: return it to taxpayers; put it aside for a rainy day; fund […]
Gambling Expansion Efforts Continue in North Carolina
Although they seem to have taken a backseat to a number of other high profile issues in recent months, efforts to expand various forms of gambling in North Carolina continue to rage. Recently, the state’s only casino operation, the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the western part of […]
Opportunities and Challenges Await Us!
2017 is fully underway, and the staff of NC Family is excited about the opportunities and challenges that await us in the year ahead. We look forward to partnering with you as we seek “A state and nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.” We anticipate a spirited […]
I cannot urge you strongly enough to get out and vote today!
Dear Friends, Election Day 2016 has finally arrived! If you did not take advantage of early voting, I cannot urge you strongly enough to get out and vote today! If you are still sitting on the fence about voting, please consider the following: Like no election in the past, YOUR vote can make a difference! Polls […]
2016 Charlotte Dinner with Kellie Fiedorek
NC Family’s 2016 Annual Major Speakers Dinner in Charlotte, NC on October 28, 2016 featured Kellie Fiedorek, Esq., who serves as legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a member of the Marriage and Family Team. Kellie has been a key player in supporting efforts to defend HB2 in North Carolina in 2016. Click […]