How to Elect Leaders Who Govern (with Brad Littlejohn)
There is a distinct trend right now for some politicians and voters to focus only on issues like LGBTQ and abortion. While these values are incredibly important, a significant part of these elected officials’ jobs also relates to things like economics and infrastructure. As a result, it is also important to evaluate candidates on their […]
New Political Parties and A Christian Approach to Navigating the Election
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 the growing ballots for the 2024 election, which will include eight political parties this year; and Guidance on a Christian approach […]
The Ever-Changing Political Landscape and Getting Ready for the 2024 Elections
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 brief update on the significant changes that have shaped the political landscape in the last several weeks; and Information on NC Family’s 2024 […]
A New Abortion Ruling in NC and an Update on Funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Program
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 new ruling regarding North Carolina’s newest pro-life law; and An update on additional funding for North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship funding. LINKS FROM THE […]
Come Encourage Legislators To Fully Fund Opportunity Scholarships
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 share information about the rally next week encouraging legislators to fully fund the Opportunity Scholarship Program now. Learn more about the rally LINKS FROM […]
Adjournment Resolution; Potential Veto Overrides; Issues for November
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: What the current adjournment resolution means for the rest of the session; The potential for veto overrides later this month; The prospect of legislative […]
Celebrating Independence Across the Country (with Gov. Scott Walker)
Earlier this week, we celebrated Independence Day. Amidst the cookouts and fireworks, though, is a movement undermining America’s history and values. It is so important that we teach people from a young age the truth about America’s history and why it matters. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Governor Scott […]
Happy 4th of July! (But Do You Know What That Means?)
On this day in 1776, the 56 delegates to the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. While our country recognizes a national holiday on July 4, and families across the United States are celebrating with cookouts and fireworks, a substantial number of American citizens don’t fully understand what we are celebrating. A poll done […]
Session Adjourns (For a Time); Opportunity Scholarship Funding Stalls; and “Medical” Marijuana Not Taken Up in NC House
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 2024 “Short Session” Adjourns (for a time); Efforts to expand funding for North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship program stalls out; NC House fails to […]
Dobbs Was Only the Beginning: The Fight for Life Two Years After the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Two years ago, the United States Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and returned the issue of abortion to elected representatives. Since this decision, 21states have enacted further pro-life legislation. While this was a monumental event, it was just the tip of the iceberg in the fight for life. […]