Noble U: Equipping the Next Generation (with Steve Noble)
Ronald Reagan once said that freedom is “never more than one generation away from extinction.” This is why it is critical to invest in the next generation, so that they understand our government and can engage in civics in a meaningful way. It is even more important, though, that they have a Biblical worldview, and […]
A New Governor, A New Legislature, A New House Speaker, and Other Notable News
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 discuss: North Carolina’s newest elected officials, including Governor Josh Stein and new members of the North Carolina General Assembly; The start of the 2025 Legislative Session […]
2025 Legislative Session Gets Underway in North Carolina
One week after Democrat Josh Stein was sworn into office as North Carolina’s 76th Governor, the North Carolina General Assembly is holding an “organizational session” to kick start the 2025 Legislative Session. State lawmakers are scheduled to meet in Raleigh today at noon. The day’s activities will include administering the Oath of Office to state […]
North Carolina Congressional Delegation Sworn In
On Friday, January 3, members of the 119th Congress were sworn into office, including five new U.S. House members from North Carolina. All in all, the Old North State has 16 members in our congressional delegation—two U.S. Senators and 14 members in the U.S. House of Representatives. North Carolina did not have a U.S. Senate […]
Another Veto Override, More Voter ID, Hurricane Recovery Updates, and Legislators Say Goodbye
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 discuss: Information about the most recent veto override and what all it entails; Updates on Voter ID in North Carolina; Updates on recovery efforts in Western […]
State Senate Acts on 4 Bills, SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Skrmetti Case, and NC Supreme Court Race Still Undecided
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 discuss: Four bills that the State Senate took action on this week; An update on the Skrmetti case that is currently at the Supreme Court and […]
Opportunity Scholarship Veto Override, Additional Disaster Relief Bill, and Election Updates
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 discuss: The passage of a bill that expands the Opportunity Scholarship Program after it was vetoed by the Governor; A bill that would provide additional […]
North Carolina’s 2024 Election Results (with NC Family Staff)
The 2024 Election was quite eventful! Despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, North Carolina voters turned out in almost record numbers to vote for the candidates they thought would best lead our state and nation. This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John Rustin is joined by NC Family’s Sharon Sullivan and […]
PERSPECTIVE: A Prize In Every Box
When I was six years old growing up in Gastonia, N.C., I recall receiving a jumbo-sized box of Cracker Jacks for my birthday. As you can imagine, I was quite excited as I sat down to enjoy that delicious mix of caramel coated popcorn and peanuts. But we all know what THE BEST part of […]
Children are under attack. Christians must protect them.
There’s a group of people who are under assault in this country and have been for decades – but have not been properly recognized as such. It’s not women. It’s not minorities. It’s not immigrants. It’s not Christians. It’s children. Every facet of child rights and well-being is being threatened. Those threats can be seen […]