State Senate Approves Bill That Would Expand Opportunity Scholarship Funding
UPDATE: On Friday, September 20, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed HB10. UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, September 11, the North Carolina House approved HB 10 by a vote of 67-43. The bill now proceeds to Governor Roy Cooper for consideration. Earlier this afternoon, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill that will, among other things, provide […]
Opportunity Scholarship Funding, State Board of Education Updates, and the 2024 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 potential increase in funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Program; Updates from a recent State Board of Education meeting, including last […]
NC Family Partners with Christians Engaged to Encourage Christians to Pray, Vote, and Engage
Did you know that as many as 25 million Christians in the United States don’t vote in Presidential Elections? We know that Christian values are not just morals for individuals, but guidelines that – broadly applied – help society thrive. We’ve seen the devastation that comes when our country starts operating in ways that go […]
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 […]