NC Family Minute
Bob Ditmer gives a 60 second audio introduction to a current public policy issue of interest to listeners in North Carolina and beyond. (Daily M-F) listen

The Truth About "Charitable" Gambling
This week on “Family Policy Matters,” NCFPC president John Rustin talks with attorney Chris Derrick about his new article in Family North Carolina and why so-called "charitable" gambling is really casino gambling in disguise. (May 18) listen

It Doesn't Take A Village
Attorney Mary Summa analyzes why and how the new De Facto Parenting Doctrine, granting custody and visitation to third parties, undermines the fundamental rights of all parents. more

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High Court to Review Public Meeting Prayers
The American tradition of prayer before government meetings will once again be considered by the United States Supreme Court, which has agreed to review a case involving the constitutionality of a New York town’s public invocation policy. (May 23) more

Committee Considers Opportunity Scholarships
On May 21, the North Carolina House Education committee began consideration of a bill that would offer scholarships for lower income families to send their children to nonpublic schools. (May 22) more

Senate Unveils Budget
The legislative process of North Carolina’s bienniel budget-writing process is officially underway after the State Senate released its budget proposal. (May 21) more

Hearing Scheduled for School Choice Bill
Children from households “with limited financial resources” in North Carolina would have the opportunity to attend private schools of their choice under a measure being considered by a House committee this week. (May 20) more

Health Care Conscience Bill Passes NC House
The North Carolina House has approved a bill that expands conscience protections for healthcare workers that object to abortion on moral, ethical, or religious grounds and restricts taxpayer-funded abortions. (May 17) more

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