Mother Shares How “Medical” Marijuana Caused the Death of Her Daughter
This morning, the House Health Committee discussed SB 3—NC Compassionate Care Act, which would legalize marijuana for a variety of “medical” purposes. During the meeting, Corinne LaMarca testified against the bill, sharing the story of her daughter, Jennifer. She shared that Jennifer was an excellent student and a talented athlete. She studied Intelligence and Analysis […]
VIDEO | Raleigh Dinner Recap, Two Gambling Bills and “Medical” Marijuana Up Next Week
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 short recap of our 2023 Raleigh Dinner at the Angus Barn Pavilion, featuring Ryan Bomberger; An update on two gambling bills, one that […]
General Assembly Pivots From Protecting Life to Promoting Vice
Just one week after overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto and enacting an historic piece of pro-life legislation into law, the North Carolina General Assembly has shifted its focus from protecting life to promoting vice. On Tuesday, the House Commerce Committee considered a bill that would legalize the operation of tens of thousands of video gambling […]
VIDEO | Overriding the Governor’s Veto, the Senate’s Proposed Budget, Busting a Myth About HB2, and 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: The enactment of Senate Bill 20, a major pro-life bill in North Carolina, by the NC General Assembly over the veto of Governor Roy Cooper; […]
ALERT: Urge Your State Senator to OPPOSE Predatory Sports Gambling!
A bill that would authorize state-sanctioned gambling on amateur, collegiate, electronic, and professional sports in North Carolina will likely be taken up in the State Senate next week. We need you to call your State Senator and urge him or her to OPPOSE HB 347—Sports Wagering! Please TAKE ACTION NOW by visiting NC Family’s Action Center and […]
NC General Assembly Overrides Veto, Enacts Major Pro-Life Bill!
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of SB 20—Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, placing into law a bill that will save thousands of unborn lives every year and provide resources and support for women and families facing unplanned and crisis pregnancies. A primary provision of the bill will […]
POV: Strawberries, Peace, and Mother’s Day
For the last 12 years, with few exceptions, my husband and children have fulfilled my Mother’s Day wish – strawberry picking as a family. Except when rain closes the fields, every second Sunday in May, we head to church early, enjoy a delicious brunch and then make our way to one of our local strawberry […]
Gov. Cooper Vetoes Pro-Life Bill, Sends it Back to General Assembly
This morning, the day before Mother’s Day, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed SB 20—Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, the pro-life bill that would reduce the legal timeframe for most abortions in North Carolina from 20 weeks to 12 weeks of gestation and provide a variety of resources to help women and families facing unplanned […]
VIDEO | NC’s Pro-Life Bill, an Impending Veto, Sports Gambling, and “Medical” Marijuana
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 Senate Bill 20, North Carolina’s newest pro-life legislation that Governor Cooper is planning to veto on Saturday; Updates on the Senate’s […]
ACTION ALERT: Urge Your State Lawmakers to Override Governor Cooper’s Expected Veto of Pro-Life Bill
According to news reports, Governor Roy Cooper is planning on vetoing SB 20—Care for Women, Children, and Families Act at a pro-abortion rally this coming Saturday. In the days leading up to this weekend, the Governor is campaigning around the state with representatives of Planned Parenthood, the State Democratic Party, and other abortion activists in […]