The untold truth about sports betting is that the state tax revenue that it is intended to generate comes at a very high cost for North Carolinians statewide. Early numbers are in, and this truth is already undeniably evident. Earnings and Losses in the First Week of Sports Betting On June 14, 2023, with Governor Cooper’s signature, HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wageringbecame law, and sports betting was approved in North Carolina, making gambling available in North Carolina on every smartphone, tablet, and computer. Then, in January, the State Lottery Commission voted to approve a launch ..read more

On April 4, a 38-year-old man, Christopher Allan Miller, entered a female locker room at a Planet Fitness gym in Gastonia, North Carolina. Miller stripped naked in front of a 17-year-old girl and asked her to rub lotion and shower together. Authorities were called, and Miller was arrested on a felony charge, but this situation reveals a bigger problem. Miller claimed to identify as a woman, and Planet Fitness allows members to use locker rooms based on their self-reported gender identity. However, despite staunchly defending a transgender member just a few weeks ago, now Planet Fitness issued ..read more

As couples are increasingly unable to have children for a variety of reasons, many are hiring surrogate mothers to carry their babies for them. This raises many concerns and even more questions about the ethics of this decision and how it will impact the women and children involved. This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from June 2020 where host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of The Ruth Institute to discuss the issue of surrogacy. Subscribe to our podcast so you can hear our interviews every week. Tune in to one of the radio stations ..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 cover: An update on funding North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship; New estimates that a third of student-athletes are being harassed as a result of sports gambling; How the NAIA is protecting women’s sports; and Florida and Arizona’s new pro-life laws. LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:  Learn more about the Opportunity Scholarship  Learn more about the additional funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Learn more about th ..read more

One of the most frequent arguments in favor of abortion is the cases of babies who receive a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting medical condition, where they would likely pass away at birth or shortly after. While this is a tragic situation for families, there is another alternative that treats the family and the baby with dignity. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council, to discuss a recent report that explored perinatal hospice as an alternative for babies with a prenatal di ..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 cover: The launch of sports betting in North Carolina and the millions already spent; An update on the Opportunity Scholarship; and Information about the SCOTUS case regarding the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:  Learn more about the Opportunity Scholarship  Learn more about the chemical abortion case The post Sports Gambling, The Opportunity Scholarship, and Chemical Abortions appeared ..read more

The rise of smartphones, tablets, and other technology-driven devices over the last few decades has forced many parents to consider how to best manage this relatively new cultural phenomenon – for both them and their children. There are so many different opinions, and new studies are coming out all of the time, sharing the pros and cons of electronic media. So how do you find a healthy balance? This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Adam Holz, Director at Plugged In and co-author of Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World-And Why ..read more

Parenting is hard. And our culture has made it even harder, pushing parents to do more and more to invest in and protect their children. The result of all of this effort? Record rates of anxiety, depression, medication, debt, and loneliness. So what gives? And what can we do better? This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Timothy Carney, author of Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be, to discuss how America has created an increasingly family-unfriendly culture and what parents can do to combat it. Subscribe to our ..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 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 Addison McDowell for U.S. House District 6; Some tips for dealing with the bombardment of materials encouraging sports gambling. LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:  Watch Roger Severino’s Keynote Address About the Importance of Marriage and Family at NC Family’s 2024 Green ..read more

NC Family enjoyed a great evening of fun and fellowship as we gathered with friends and supporters at the Rock Springs Center on Monday, March 18th, for our 2024 Greenville Dinner. Our Keynote Speaker, Roger Severino, was unfortunately unable to join us in person due to inclement weather and cancelled flights, but he joined us virtually and delivered an insightful and engaging presentation on the critical importance of marriage and family in today’s society. His message could not have been more timely or appropriate considering the intense challenges facing families today. You can hear Ro ..read more