North Carolina

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State Senate Committee Approves “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” Again

UPDATE: On June 15th, the Senate Rules Committee approved House Bill 574. It now proceeds to the Senate floor.  This morning, the North Carolina Senate READ
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ALERT: Urge Your State Legislators to OPPOSE the Expansion of Casino Gambling in North Carolina!

On the heels of our state lawmakers passing a bill that will legalize sports gambling and horse racing, there is now a buzz that READ

VIDEO | What’s Happened in the North Carolina General Assembly So Far This Year

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 READ

NC House Agrees to Changes to Sports Gambling Bill, Sends to Governor

UPDATE: Governor Cooper signed HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering into law on June 14th, 2023.  This afternoon, the State House voted to concur with READ
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21 AGs Support Treasurer Folwell in “Gender Transition” Lawsuit

“Gender dysphoria is a serious condition, and all individuals struggling with it deserve compassionate, evidence-based care. Disregarding the science and the harms is not READ
Weekly Update Sports Gambling and Medical Marijuana in North Carolina

VIDEO | Sports Gambling in North Carolina 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 READ

NC Senate Gives Initial Approval to Sports Gambling Bill

UPDATE: On Thursday, June 1, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 347 by a vote of 37-11 during the third reading of the bill. READ

Sports Gambling Bill Passes Two Senate Committees

Earlier today, HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wagering was approved by both the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Rules Committee. This bill, which was READ
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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 READ

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 READ
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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 READ

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 READ

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 READ
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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 READ
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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. READ
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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 READ

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