Abortion Drug Restrictions, Transgender “Treatments,” the Opportunity Scholarship, and the National Day of Prayer
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 about the abortion drug restrictions in North Carolina that were struck down by a federal judge; The transgender “treatments” that the 4th Circuit […]
The First Day of NC’s 2024 Legislative Session and What’s New at NC Family
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 first day of North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session and how our team spent the day; An update on NC Family’s 2024 Raleigh Dinner; […]
What You Need to Know About the First Day of the 2024 Legislative Session
Today marks the first day of North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative “Short” Session. The primary focus of this year’s session will be making adjustments to the two-year budget that was passed last year, but state lawmakers are likely to consider much more. It could be over as soon as the first part of July, or legislators […]
4 Ways to Pray for Your Legislators in the 2024 Session
North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session begins this Wednesday, and as we prepare, I wanted to take the opportunity to encourage you to pray for your legislators. Serving in this role requires these individuals to make so many important decisions, often about topics they have little or no experience in. Frequently these decisions must be made […]
The Start of NC’s 2024 Legislative Session, the Opportunity Scholarship, and “Gas Station Heroin”
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 start of North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session, including key issues that will likely be addressed; An update on the Opportunity Scholarship; Attempts to […]
NC Family’s Greenville Dinner, Walker Opts Out of a Runoff Election, and Tips for Dealing With 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: Roger Severino’s compelling Keynote Address at NC Family’s 2024 Greenville Dinner this past Monday; Why Mark Walker opted out of a runoff election against […]
A Biblical View Of Immigration (With Joshua Arnold)
Immigration is a tricky subject. Varying approaches have good points and valid concerns, leaving the issue without a simple answer. Like all challenging issues, though, it is critical that we base our opinions on Biblical truths. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Joshua Arnold, Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, […]
Statewide Primary Election Results – NC General Assembly
In Part 3 of NC Family’s 2024 Primary Election Report, we take a look at races for the State Senate and the State House of Representatives. The North Carolina General Assembly redrew state legislative districts in 2023, so this year’s elections are taking place using new district maps. Some districts changed dramatically, while others did […]
Primary Election Results, Sports Gambling in NC, and Our Upcoming Greenville Dinner
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 unofficial results of the Primary Election; The start of Sports Gambling in North Carolina; and NC Family’s upcoming Greenville Dinner. LINKS FROM THE […]
Statewide Primary Election Results – Executive & Judicial Branches
In Part 2 of NC Family’s Primary Election Report, we take a look at statewide races for Governor, Council of State, State Supreme Court and State Court of Appeals. When it comes to statewide races, it is important to understand that North Carolina is a highly competitive political environment. Much of this is driven by […]