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John Rustin

‘With God Nothing is Impossible’

By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 19, 2022 Few people with their finger on the pulse of the Legislature this past session would have wagered against a bill legalizing online sports betting in North Carolina. Already approved by the Senate, “the bill could pass quickly in the House,” gambling publications predicted in mid-May, confidently […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling Tagged With: Jere Royall, John Rustin, L.A. Williams, NC Family Policy Council, online sports betting, Rev. Mark Creech, SB 688

ALERT: Passage of Sports Gambling Would Reflect Major Cultural Shift for N.C.

By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League June 17, 2022 The issue of gambling may not be as emotionally charged as abortion, critical race theory, or drag queen story days. Still, the increased support for gambling is indicative of a major shift in American culture. Although North Carolina has generally been opposed to gambling, the […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling Tagged With: Bill Friday, Catawba Indian Casino, Charles Shackleford, Cherokee Nation, Dixie Classic, Jim Valvano, John Rustin, Kings Mountain, Mark Varga, NC Education Lottery, NC Family Policy Council, Rev. Mark Creech, Robert Kramer, SB 688, Sports Gambling, sweepstakes gaming, UNC

Three Major Daily Newspapers Publish Op-Ed from Christian Action League and N.C. Family Policy Council

By CAL Staff Christian Action League February 25, 2022 Wednesday, a powerful Op-Ed piece calling for North Carolina lawmakers to resist the “easy money” from sports gambling appeared in the Raleigh News and Observer, the Durham Herald-Sun, and the Charlotte Observer. The article, titled N.C. Must Reject the ‘Easy Money’ Sports Betting Would Bring was […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling Tagged With: Charlotte Observer, Durham Herald-Sun, John Rustin, NC Family Policy Council, North Carolina Voices, Raleigh News and Observer, Rev. Mark Creech, SB 688, Sports Gambling

Biden Signs New Federal Law for Major Advancement of Gambling in N.C. and the Nation

By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League January 7, 2022 The younger generations might not know the name, Walter Cronkite. He was a broadcasts news journalist who served as the anchor for the CBS Evening News for nearly two decades. He was considered one of the most trusted men in America. In a special program, The […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling Tagged With: casino, Catawba Indian Casino, Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act, Cherokee Reservation, Cleveland County, dice, Gov. Beverly Perdue, John Rustin, M.H. Cavanaugh, National Defense Authorization Act, NC Family Policy Council, Pres. Joe Biden, Rep. Dan Bishop, Rev. Mark Creech, Sports Gambling, The Dice Are Loaded, video poker, Walter Cronkite

Sports Wagering Bill: ‘Financial Fraud Perpetrated on North Carolinians’

By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 5, 2021 Once again, the chances of sports betting being legalized in North Carolina are growing. The House Commerce Committee gave Senate Bill 688 its approval on Thursday, sending it on its way to the Judiciary 1 Committee. As he has since the bill was first introduced, the […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling Tagged With: John Rustin, L.A. Williams, NC Family Policy Council, Rep. Deb Butler, Rep. Jason Saine, Rep. Jay Adams, Rep. Jon Hardister, Rev. Mark Creech, SB 688

Resistance by NC GOP Lawmakers to Gambling Morphing: Do Christians Share the Blame?

By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League October 1, 2021 It has been a startling evolution to witness in North Carolina. Republican lawmakers, long-standing friends of Christian values, are now touting for increased gambling. House Bill 954 – Video Lottery Entertainment is a measure championed by Rep. Harry Warren (R-Rowan). Another Republican, Rep. Tim Moffit […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling, Rev. Creech's Commentary Tagged With: HB 954-Video Lottery Entertainment, John Rustin, Lynn Bonner, NC Family Policy Council, NC Policy Watch, Rep. Harry Warren, Rep. Tim Moffitt, Rev. Mark Creech, Rex Rogers, SB 688-Sports Wagering, Seducing America, Sen. Bill Rabon, Sen. Jim Perry, Sen. Kathy Harrington, Sen. Michael A. Lazzara, Sen. MIchael Lee, Sen. Phil Berger, Sen. Todd Johnson, Sen. Tom McInnis, Sen. Vickie Sawyer, video poker

Sports Betting Bill Passes N.C. Senate

By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 20, 2021 Will sports wagering be legalized in North Carolina? The odds of that happening just improved as the Senate on Thursday gave its stamp of approval to a controversial bill that would massively expand gambling across the state. Senate Bill 688, passed by a vote of 26-19, […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling Tagged With: Dennis Justice, Gov. Roy Cooper, John Rustin, L.A. Williams, lottery, NC Family Policy Council, Rev. Mark Creech, SB 688-Sports Wagering, Sen. Jim Burgin

Sports Gambling Bill Gets Through Two More Committees: Opponents Make Powerful Arguments

By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 13, 2021 A bill that would legalize mobile sports betting statewide with an 8-percent tax rate zipped through two more Senate committees this week and may soon be taken up by the full Senate. Under Senate Bill 688, 10 to 12 vendors would be licensed to offer digital […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling Tagged With: HB 631, John Rustin, L.A. Williams, NC Family Policy Council, North Carolina Education Lottery, Rev. Mark Creech, SB 688-Sports Wagering, Sen. Bob Steinburg, Sen. Chuck Edwards, Sen. Jim Burgin, Sen. Jim Perry, Sen. MIchael Lee, Sports Gambling Bill

Catawba Tribe Clears Another Hurdle in Path to NC Casino

By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 27, 2021 The Catawba Indians’ plan to build a huge Las Vegas-style casino near Kings Mountain cleared another federal hurdle this week, but the Rev. Mark Creech says the move is no cause for celebration. “I think this is exceedingly sad for the people of Cleveland County. Bad […]

Filed Under: Featured, Gambling Tagged With: Catawba casino, Catawba Tribe, Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort, Cleveland County, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Gambling, Gov. Roy Cooper, HR 1619, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, John Rustin, Kings Mountain casino, L.A. Williams, NC Family Policy Council, Rev. Mark Creech, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Richard Burr, Sen. Thom Tillis, Wallace Cheeves

House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on ‘Save Women’s Sports’ Legislation

By Hunter Hines Christian Action League April 15, 2021 Fairness and physiology were the focus Wednesday as members of the House Judiciary 1 Committee began discussion of House Bill 358, Save Women’s Sports. Introduced by Rep. Mark Brody (R-Union) on March 22, the measure would prevent biological males from competing in female athletics. “We have […]

Filed Under: Featured, LGBTQ Tagged With: ACLU, Beth Stelzer, Charlie Rae, Dr. Gregory Brown, Dr. Mark Creech, Evie Edwards, HB 358, HUnter Hines, John Rustin, NC Family Policy Council, Rep. Barbara Ehardt, Rep. Mark Brody, Save Women's Sports Act, Title XI, Transgender, women's sports

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