by Rev. Mark Creech | Aug 1, 2026 | 1st Amendment, Abortion, Drugs, LGBTQ
by Dr. Mark CreechDirector of Government RelationsReturn America The North Carolina General Assembly is approaching what may be one of its final periods of activity for the 2025–2026 legislative session. Several consequential matters remain unresolved, while other...
by Rev. Mark Creech | Jul 10, 2026 | Alcohol, Education, Gambling, Guns, Law Enforcement, NC General Assembly, Sexuality, Uncategorized
by Dr. Mark CreechDirector of Government RelationsReturn America The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned on July 2 and is scheduled to reconvene at noon on Monday, July 27. During that session, lawmakers may address vetoes, budget-related legislation, conference...
by Rev. Mark Creech | Jun 20, 2026 | Alcohol, Uncategorized
by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America There are many troubles afflicting America today, but few are as tolerated, excused, celebrated, and politically protected as the destructive use of alcohol. Alcohol is not a minor social concern. It...
by Rev. Mark Creech | Jun 13, 2026 | Alcohol, Marijuana, NC General Assembly, Public Safety, Sexuality, Social Media Harms, Uncategorized
By Dr. Mark CreechDirector of Government RelationsReturn America The following is a summary of bills that Return America has been monitoring more recently during the legislative session, including measures for which we have tracked committee activity, reviewed...
by Rev. Mark Creech | May 15, 2026 | Alcohol, Gambling
By Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America Some weeks at the General Assembly are more discouraging than others, and this was one of them. On Tuesday, I appeared before the House Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee to speak against House Bill...