4th Circuit Rules NC State Health Plan Must Cover Transgender Treatments
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the North Carolina State Health Plan must provide coverage for transgender “treatments,” asserting that the Plan’s ban on such procedures violates the Equal Protection Clause. North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell was named as the lead defendant in the case since the NC State Health Plan […]
Senator Joyce Krawiec Receives NC Family’s Life & Liberty Award at Annual Dinner
Last night, at NC Family’s 2023 Winston-Salem Dinner, State Senator Joyce Krawiec (R-Forsyth) was awarded NC Family’s “Life & Liberty Award” to recognize and celebrate her decades-long commitment to serving the citizens and families of North Carolina. Consistent with NC Family’s vision of “A state and nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families […]
New US House Speaker, New NC Maps, 2023 Session Adjourns
Mike Johnson Becomes the New U.S. House Speaker After three weeks of turmoil following the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the top leadership post in the U.S. House of Representatives, a new leader has finally emerged. On Wednesday, House Republicans elected Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana to become the new Speaker of the […]
NC Act to Protect Children from Transgender “Procedures” Faces Lawsuit
A 9-year-old female, who identifies as a male, and her parents are the lead plaintiffs in a recently filed lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s new law that prohibits the administration of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and “gender reassignment surgeries” on minors. A physician and three groups supporting the procedures have joined the suit against the state’s […]
Select Items of Note in North Carolina’s 2023-2024 Budget Bill
Last Friday, state lawmakers in North Carolina gave final approval to a much anticipated, and much delayed, state budget. The 625-page HB 259—2023 Appropriations Act appropriates just shy of $30 Billion in 2023-24, and $31 Billion in 2024-25. The state fiscal year begins on July 1, so passage of the budget bill by the Republican-led […]
NC General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Vetoes and Enacts Three Pro-Family Bills
This evening, the North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Governor Cooper’s vetoes of six bills. These bills include SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights, HB 574—Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and HB 808—Gender Transition/Minors, each of which will significantly help children grow up in a healthy and safe environment. In addition to this, the General […]
ALERT: Urge Your State House and Senate Members to OVERRIDE Gov. Cooper’s Veto of Three Critically Important Pro-Family Bills!
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill that will prohibit gender transition procedures on minors. Now it’s up to the General Assembly to OVERRIDE these misguided vetoes! Please TAKE ACTION NOW by visiting NC Family’s Action Center and calling your State House and Senate Members […]
Gov. Cooper Vetoes Parents’ Bill of Rights, Fairness in Women’s Sports, and Gender Transition Bills
Earlier today, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and a bill that would prohibit gender transition procedures on minors. While these vetoes were anticipated, it is still discouraging to see our governor stand against these protections for parents, children, and families in North Carolina. […]
Parents’ Bill of Rights Passes State Senate, Heads to Gov. Cooper
This afternoon, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval to SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights by a vote of 26-13. This action comes after the bill was considered and approved by the House Rules Committee and then the full House earlier in the week. This bill clarifies and codifies parents’ rights when it comes to […]
Parents’ Bill of Rights Approved by House Education Committee
Yesterday morning, the North Carolina House Committee on Education passed SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights, a bill that clarifies and codifies parents’ rights when it comes to their child’s education and health care. It will now proceed to the House Rules Committee. Sponsored by Senators Amy Galey (R-Alamance), Michael Lee (R-New Hanover), and Lisa Barnes (R-Franklin), Senate Bill 49 would: Allow […]