Catawba Casino Controversies Continue
The Charlotte Observer recently reported the findings of a federal investigation into the Catawba Two Kings Casino suggesting that the gambling enterprise is guilty of multiple violations of federal law. This is the latest development in a nearly decades-long controversy over the establishment of the Two Kings Casino in North Carolina by the South Carolina-based […]
Yet Another David vs. Goliath Story
One of the greatest joys of serving at the North Carolina Family Policy Council is seeing God’s hand at work, especially as we face what appear to be nearly insurmountable odds. Just such an instance occurred earlier this year, when it seemed almost imminent that a bill to legalize sports gambling in our state would […]
POV: How Gambling Can Destroy Students
When discussing covetousness, Christians often cite 1 Timothy 6:10 which states, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” However, many often forget to mention the preceding verse: “But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people […]
NCGA Recap: Gambling, Marijuana, and More
The North Carolina legislature’s “short session” came to a close earlier this month after passing a $27.9 billion state budget. But perhaps more significant for families in North Carolina are the bills that did not pass. NC Family President John Rustin, and Counsel and Director of Community Impact Jere Royall, are at the legislature nearly […]
State Lawmakers Pass Budget and Adjourn “Short” Legislative Session
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the 2022 “Short” Legislative Session this afternoon after giving final approval to a $27.9 billion state budget. House Bill 103—2022 Appropriations Act passed with bipartisan support in both the State Senate, where it received a 36-8 vote, and in the State House, where it passed by a 82-25 vote. Among other things, the […]
Sports Gambling Bill Fails on House Floor
A miraculous victory was won this past Wednesday evening when a bill to legalize predatory sports gambling in North Carolina was defeated on the floor of the State House by a single vote. This victory came after two related sports gambling bills were sped through multiple committees in that chamber earlier in the week. While […]
ALERT: Sports Gambling Bills Speed Through Committees
The North Carolina House is likely to take up two bills this afternoon that would legalize betting on collegiate, electronic, and professional sports in North Carolina. SB 688–Sports Wagering and SB 38–Sports Wagering Amendments are scheduled for the House Rules Committee at 2:30, and if they pass this committee, could be voted on when the […]
ALERT: Urge Your State House Member to Oppose Sports Gambling!
The North Carolina House is likely to take up a bill in committee that would legalize betting on collegiate, amateur, electronic, and professional sports in North Carolina. The bill, SB 688–Sports Wagering, passed the Senate in August 2021, and the House Commerce Committee in November 2021. Its next stop is the House Judiciary 1 Committee, […]
ALERT: Urge Your Legislators to Oppose Sports Gambling Legalization!
The North Carolina General Assembly is in Raleigh this week to focus on redrawing state legislative and congressional district maps after the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that the previously drawn maps were unconstitutional. With lawmakers back in town, there is a chance that other legislation may be taken up for consideration. […]
U.S. Senate Passes Catawba Casino Bill in National Defense Authorization Act
The U.S. Senate has approved a measure that will codify in federal statute the scheme of the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation to purchase land in Cleveland County, North Carolina to establish a massive gambling casino. But, instead of taking up the stand-alone bill—H.R. 1619—Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act—the Senate included the text on page […]