VIDEO | Sports Gambling in North Carolina 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: The future of the bill that would legalize sports gambling in North Carolina; And an update on the legalization of “medical” marijuana. LINKS FROM […]
NC Senate Gives Initial Approval to Sports Gambling Bill
UPDATE: On Thursday, June 1, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 347 by a vote of 37-11 during the third reading of the bill. It will now return to the House for concurrence since the Senate modified it. This afternoon, the North Carolina Senate voted to approve HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering by a vote […]
Sports Gambling Bill Passes Two Senate Committees
Earlier today, HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering was approved by both the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Rules Committee. This bill, which was approved by the State House at the end of March, would authorize state-sanctioned gambling on amateur, collegiate, electronic, and professional sports, as well as parimutuel wagering on horse racing. In testimony […]
VIDEO | Raleigh Dinner Recap, Two Gambling Bills and “Medical” Marijuana Up Next Week
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: A short recap of our 2023 Raleigh Dinner at the Angus Barn Pavilion, featuring Ryan Bomberger; An update on two gambling bills, one that […]
General Assembly Pivots From Protecting Life to Promoting Vice
Just one week after overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto and enacting an historic piece of pro-life legislation into law, the North Carolina General Assembly has shifted its focus from protecting life to promoting vice. On Tuesday, the House Commerce Committee considered a bill that would legalize the operation of tens of thousands of video gambling […]
VIDEO | Overriding the Governor’s Veto, the Senate’s Proposed Budget, Busting a Myth About HB2, and Sports Gambling
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 enactment of Senate Bill 20, a major pro-life bill in North Carolina, by the NC General Assembly over the veto of Governor Roy Cooper; […]
ALERT: Urge Your State Senator to OPPOSE Predatory Sports Gambling!
A bill that would authorize state-sanctioned gambling on amateur, collegiate, electronic, and professional sports in North Carolina will likely be taken up in the State Senate next week. We need you to call your State Senator and urge him or her to OPPOSE HB 347—Sports Wagering! Please TAKE ACTION NOW by visiting NC Family’s Action Center and […]
VIDEO | Increasing School Choice, Preventing Harm to Children, and Conscience Protections for Healthcare Providers
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: Information on SB 406—Choose Your School, Choose Your Future, which would greatly expand North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program; An explanation of SB 579—Prevent Harm […]
VIDEO | “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and Other Bills of Interest in the NC General Assembly
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 overview of the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” and its journey through the State Senate and State House this week; A summary of […]
2023 Legislative Session Preview
The 2023 Regular Legislative Session of the North Carolina General Assembly is currently underway, and it is likely to be an eventful term. Lawmakers gathered in Raleigh on January 11 to kick-start the year with an “organizational” session, as members were sworn in, temporary rules were adopted, and officers were officially elected. Lawmakers then returned […]