By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League September 18, 2015 RALEIGH – After three deadline extensions, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a $21.7 billion budget this week. HB 97 – 2015 Appropriations Act passed in the Senate 37-13 with 3 Democrats voting with Republicans on the measure. It passed in the House by an 81-33 […]
Gambling
Proposed Lottery Expansion is a Tax Increase
By Alysse ElHage North Carolina Family Policy Council August 14, 2015 As lawmakers continue to hash out the details of the State Budget that includes a provision to significantly expand government-sponsored gambling in North Carolina, a recent Tax Foundation article argues that the State Lottery operates as a partial tax and that any increases in […]
Donald Trump, Gambling and Character
By Dr. Mark Creech Donald Trump is certainly commanding a lot of attention in his run for the Presidency. Trump is a real mover and a shaker. A man like him with his business savvy might be able to lead this country back to prosperity. He is confrontational, unwilling to back down from a fight. […]
Anti-Gaming Advocate Speaks Out Against Proposed Catawba Indian Casino
By Dave Blanton Kings Mountain Herald July 23, 2015 KINGS MOUNTAIN – By the time Melynda Litchfield hit her early forties, she was at the height of her profession. A longtime registered nurse with a good salary and the respect of her peers, she was working in the intensive care unit of one of Chicago’s […]
State Board of Elections Report Shows Wide Expanse of Sweepstakes Gambling Influence
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League July 16, 2015 RALEIGH – Wednesday, the State Board of Elections announced that after a two-year probe, it had found no violations of the law concerning campaign contributions made to lawmakers from Oklahoma Sweepstakes magnate, Chase Burns. The report, however, does show the sneaky way contributions can get around […]
URGENT ACTION ALERT, Rumor Has it Some NC House Members Serious About Reviving Sweepstakes Gambling: Senate Budget Proposal Expands Lottery Advertising and Introduces ‘E-Instant Games’
Contact members of the NC House immediately! By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League June 19, 2015 RALEIGH – The rumor mill at the North Carolina General Assembly is saying certain House members are serious about reviving sweepstakes gambling. Republicans intend to caucus on the issue Tuesday of next week. Meanwhile, the Senate has included a […]
Sweepstakes Gaming Dealt a Devastating Blow in North Carolina
By M.H. Cavanuagh Christian Action League May 8, 2015 RALEIGH – Sweepstakes Gambling was dealt a devastating blow on Wednesday. Six companies that provide the software for sweepstakes parlors, in order to avoid prosecution, made an agreement with federal prosecutors to cease operations in North Carolina. A statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for […]
Former N.C. State Senator, Thom Goolsby Will Lobby State Lawmakers to Legalize Sweepstakes Gaming
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League April 9, 2015 RALEIGH – Former NC. State Senator Thom Goolsby of New Hanover County is now a lobbyist representing the internet sweepstakes industry. Goolsby announced on Thursday he would serve as a spokesman and advocate for a newly formed organization, N.C. Small Business Coalition. The group plans to […]
Legislative Judiciary Panel Votes Down Lottery Confidentiality Proposal
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League March 18, 2015 RALEIGH – Rep. Darren Jackson (D-Wake) made his best case for HB 30 – Name/Address of Lottery Winner/Confidential before the House Judiciary III Committee on Wednesday. The legislative panel, however, rejected the bill siting concerns about transparency. Jackson’s proposed measure would have allowed winners of the […]
N.C. Lawmakers Mull-Over Two Lottery Bills
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League March 13, 2015 RALEIGH – Someone once said that there are two ideas about a secret: it’s either not worth keeping or it’s too good to keep. That seemed to be something of the sentiment this week as lawmakers in the state’s House mulled-over one of two lottery bills. […]