By Peyton Majors Christian Action League December 29, 2023 The executive director of the Christian Action League is urging North Carolina churches in a new letter to join the political battle in 2024 against two major bills, one that would legalize medicinal marijuana and another that would dramatically expand gambling in the state. Rev. Mark […]
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Influence and Impact: A Year of Christian Action in North Carolina
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League December 29, 2023 The Christian Action League has been a formidable force in North Carolina’s legislative process in 2023, actively engaging in lobbying efforts on a range of critical issues that resonate with its Christian mission and values. From landmark legislation concerning abortion restrictions and maternal support to contentious […]
Protecting NC from Gambling Expansion: The Christian Action League’s Ongoing Efforts
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 22, 2023 Video sweepstakes outlets on every corner, gaming terminals in restaurants and bars, and Las Vegas-style casinos throughout the state — it’s the gambling industry’s dream for North Carolina, and one that could have already come true were it not for the efforts of the Christian Action […]
A Year in Review: Key Legislation Addressed in 2023 by the Christian Action League
By Eleora A. Grace Christian Action League November 3, 2023 For over 70 years, the Christian Action League has been committed to the belief that every Christian is obligated to be his “brother’s keeper.” This commitment drives them to peacefully influence and shape a government that works to secure the highest possible good for all […]
No Casinos in State Budget, GOP Leaders Say They Lack Votes
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League September 8, 2023 Opponents to casino expansion in North Carolina may have won a major victory this week when House Speaker Tim Moore told colleagues a budget bill with gaming does not have enough votes to pass. For weeks, Moore and Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger had said they […]
Paul ‘Skip’ Stam Urges NC Legislators to Oppose Casinos, Calling Them a ‘Highly Regressive’ Tax
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League August 3, 2023 A prominent former GOP member of the North Carolina House is urging state legislators to oppose casinos and any gambling expansion, calling it a poor way to promote economic expansion and a form of regressive taxation. Paul Stam, a former majority leader and speaker pro tempore […]
Eight N.C. Lawmakers Received Donations from Casino Company: It’s a ‘Pay to Play Scheme’
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League July 28, 2023 At least eight North Carolina lawmakers have received donations in the past year from individuals tied to the company that is favored to win the rights to build new casinos if the state legislature and the governor give it the green light, according to a new […]
Gambling Bills in Washington Would Proliferate Tribal Casinos in N.C.
CAL Ex. Dir. says these gambling measures are ‘bad business, bad recreation, bad religion, bad politics, bad economics and bad morality’ By L.A. Williams Christian Action League December 3, 2020 It’s estimated that over the next eight years, the American people will lose more than $1 trillion to government-sanctioned gambling. A growing portion of that […]