Sports gambling became legal in North Carolina in March of 2024, and during the first year of sports betting, North Carolinians wagered more than $6 billion. It is clearly a popular activity, and many even claim that it is harmless. But how should Christians approach sports gambling? This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci […] The post How Christians Should Look at Sports Gambling (with Dr. RaShan Frost) appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

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 discuss: NC Family’s Greenville Dinner that took place earlier this week; Governor Stein’s first State of the State Address and Speaker of the House Destin Hall’s […] The post Stein’s State of the State Address, DEI in Public Education, and the Departure of a Team Member appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

While slavery was abolished in America over 150 years ago, millions of people across the globe are trapped in some form of slavery, including some right in our back yard. North Carolina has been ranked 9th in the nation for having the highest cases of human trafficking. While this is proportionate to our population, it […] The post How You Can Help Stop Human Trafficking (with Ked Frank) appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

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 discuss: President Trump’s congressional address; and Legislation at the North Carolina General Assembly, including:  A bill that would require “In God We Trust” to be displayed […] The post President Trump Addresses Congress and Bills of Note in the North Carolina General Assembly appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

The Center for Christian Virtue, NC Family’s sister organization in Ohio, recently released the Family Structure Index assessing how strong families are in each state. They looked at three key metrics to assess this, including: The percentage of married adults aged 25 to 54; The average number of lifetime births per woman; and The percentage […] The post How Strong are NC Families? New Report Ranks NC as 21st in the Nation appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

In the middle of a culture filled with dating apps, hookups, and high divorce rates, finding true love can feel next to impossible. On top of this, the barriers to finding love are amplified by a misunderstanding of what love is and how it is shown. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette […] The post How to Find True Love in Today’s World (with Jason Evert) appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

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 discuss: The first steps in creating North Carolina’s budget; Legislation that would limit the use of cell phones in North Carolina public schools; and Legislation that […] The post The Start of NC’s Budget, Cell Phones in Schools, and New Limits for the Attorney General appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

This week, North Carolina House and Senate Committees heard two different bills that would restrict the use of cell phones and other mobile devices during instructional time at school. SB 55—Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices, presented by Senators Jim Burgin (R-Harnett) and Michael Lee (R-New Hanover); and HB 87—Cell Phone-Free Education, presented by Representative […] The post Cell Phones Could Be Leaving NC Classrooms appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

Stay-at-home parents often go unnoticed, but the work that they do is invaluable. There are many challenges that come with at-home parenting, not the least of which is the lost income, so what can be done to support families who are making a substantial sacrifice to invest in their children? This week on Family Policy […] The post How Public Policy Can Support Stay at Home Parents (with Ivana Greco and Elliot Haspel) appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more

A recent opinion issued by the North Carolina Court of Appeals has again applied the civil action of Alienation of Affection as an appropriate remedy against a wrongdoing third party who intrudes into a marriage and alienates the affection of a spouse from their husband or wife, resulting in the break-up of the marriage. According […] The post NC Court of Appeals Upholds Alienation of Affection Award appeared first on North Carolina Family Policy Council ..read more