The Regulation of Hemp Products and Increased Abortion Access in North Carolina
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Legislation that would regulate hemp-derived consumable products to protect children; and A recent legal decision that will increase abortion access in North Carolina. LINKS […]
The Start of NC’s 2024 Legislative Session, the Opportunity Scholarship, and “Gas Station Heroin”
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: The start of North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session, including key issues that will likely be addressed; An update on the Opportunity Scholarship; Attempts to […]
House Committee Seeks to Crack Down on “Gas Station Heroin”
A state legislative committee is seeking to crack down on tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” by seeking to have the drug added to North Carolina’s list of controlled substances. The House Select Committee on Substance Abuse met Tuesday and approved a proposal to the North Carolina General Assembly to address what has […]
Marijuana: Medical Miracle or Dangerous Drug?
Over the last few years, there has been an increasing push to legalize marijuana across the nation and in North Carolina. In fact, this past year, legislation passed the N.C. Senate that would legalize marijuana for a variety of “medical” purposes. Fortunately, SB 3, the so-called “NC Compassionate Care Act” was halted in the State […]
2023 Legislative Session Summary
The 2023 Legislative Session of the N.C. General Assembly proved to be an incredibly busy, intense, and drama-filled session with quite a number of “highs” and “lows.” State lawmakers returned to Raleigh on January 11, 2023, to jump-start the session by swearing in members and electing officers. Senator Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) was elected to a […]
VIDEO | The Highs and Lows of the 2023 Legislative Session
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover some of the highs and lows from the 2023 Legislative Session, including: Increase abortion restrictions and pro-life measures; School choice expansions; Codified parental rights; […]
VIDEO | No Veto Overrides (Yet), State Budget Negotiations, Casino Gambling, and “Medical” Marijuana
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Why the General Assembly has not voted to override Governor Cooper’s veto of three pro-family bills; An update on the state budget negotiations between […]
The Strange New World Of Identity Politics (Re-Air)
Many of us may look around our world today at the numerous social, cultural, and political movements, and wonder how we got to this point. Identity politics seems to dominate so many facets of our culture, but if we look back at history, we can see that this seemingly illogical movement has followed a fairly […]
What’s Happened In the North Carolina General Assembly So Far This Year
The North Carolina General Assembly hit the ground running this spring. There has been a flood of bills covering a wide variety of topics, many of which could make a significant impact on North Carolina. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back NC Family’s own John Rustin and Jere Royall […]
VIDEO | Gambling, Women’s Sports, How You Can Make a Difference, and Other Pressing Issues
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: An update on sports gambling in North Carolina; The potential for casino expansion across the state; An update on the Fairness in Women’s Sports […]