Missouri: Introducing CWA’s Constitution 101 Class!
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was […]
Join CWA of Missouri at the Midwest March for Life this Saturday!
We are called to be pro-life, to protect life, and to proclaim truth. Abortion takes the lives of millions of unborn children every year in the United States. Join Concerned Women for America of Missouri as we March for Life in Jefferson City. Gov. Mike Parson will be joining the March as the first governor […]
New Report: Huge Drop in Abortions in Missouri – CWA of Missouri
A new report shows a huge drop in abortions in Missouri. Concerned Women for America if Kansas State Director, Bev Ehlen, “This is very encouraging news!” Read the details here.
Action Needed: Local Control of Missouri’s Public School Districts at Risk
Time-sensitive – Comments Deadline is Wednesday, January 15 The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the revised proposed rule, 5 CSR 20-100.295 Missouri School Improvement Program 6 (MSIP 6), for public comment on December 16, 2019. If enacted, the proposed rules changes will diminish local control and centralize the management of our public school […]
Calls Needed to Stop Therapy Ban
Time-sensitive – calls needed by Friday, December 6. The City of St. Louis is considering passing a ban on therapy for a minor who is not comfortable with same-sex attraction or has gender identity issues. Here are the facts: BB152 has been filed by St. Louis Alderwoman, Christine Ingrassia. BB152 prohibits medical and mental healthcare providers from […]
St. Louis HHS Advances Therapy Ban
CWA of Missouri is disappointed that Health and Human Services advances the therapy ban. Read more here: Backers, foes of banning gay conversion therapy square off at St. Louis City Hall
CWA of Missouri regrets the decision of Judge Howard Sachs.
Recommended article by CWA of Missouri: Federal judge denies Missouri’s request to unblock 20-week abortion ban
CWA of Missouri: Grateful for Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft
Recommended article by CWA of Missouri: Missouri abortion law critics won’t seek signatures for vote Concerned Women for America of Missouri is grateful that Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft takes his oath of office seriously and follows all of the election procedures provided in the Missouri Constitution.
CWA Prayer/Action Chapter Opportunities
Are you ready to take your knowledge and put it into action? If so, a CWA Prayer/Action Chapter is the perfect place to do so. “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?” James 2:14 First: Find out what a Prayer/Action Chapter is as well as […]
CWA of Missouri laments the decision to allow Planned Parenthood-STL to continue to do abortions, for now.
State Panel issues order-abortions can continue at Planned Parenthood in St. Louis. CWA of Missouri recommends this article: Abortions can continue at Planned Parenthood in St. Louis under order from state panel Commissioner Sreenivasa Rao Dandamudi granted the stay Planned Parenthood requested to be able to continue to do abortions. The Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission will […]
Dispute over Planned Parenthood goes to Missouri Commission
Recommended article by CWA of Missouri: License dispute over Missouri’s last abortion clinic heads to state commission CWA of Missouri is happy to see that Judge Stelzer will end his injunction that allows Planned Parenthood in St. Louis to continue to do abortions even without a current license by the state on Friday, June 28. […]
DHSS Gets it Right About Planned Parenthood
Recommended article by CWA of Missouri: Fate of Missouri’s only abortion clinic in hands of judge after state denies license CWA of Missouri supports the decision of the Department of Health and Senior Services to deny license to do abortions at the Planned Parenthood facility on Forest Park Blvd. The facility failed to fulfill what […]
Missouri Denies Planned Parenthood New License
Recommended article by CWA of Missouri: Missouri denies Planned Parenthood new license to administer abortions CWA of Missouri has always supported the principle that an abortion clinic should have the same health and safety standards of other ambulatory health/surgery facilities.
CWA of Missouri 2019 Session Wrap-Up
Missouri’s 100th General Assembly, First Regular Session, ended on Friday, May 17. It was a very busy legislative session, and Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Missouri was active at the State Capitol representing your voice every week during the session. I want to thank CWA of Missouri’s legislative team, Alissa Johnson and Vicki Leuther, […]
CWA of Missouri Easter Project AD2019 (Deadline is approaching to participate)
CWA of Missouri has traditionally presented gifts to the members of the Missouri General Assembly to celebrate Easter and Constitution Day. This Easter we will be presenting Lee Strobel’s book, The Case for Easter: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for the Resurrection. Lee Strobel writes the “investigation” into Christ’s death answers three crucial questions seekers ask: […]
URGENT: Help to Pass “the Strongest Pro-Life Bill Ever Attempted in the United States”
On Wednesday, February 26, the Missouri House of Representatives passed HB126, the Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act, by a vote of 117 – 39. Thanks be to God! HB126, also known as the “Heartbeat Bill,” would prohibit abortions once the fetal heartbeat is detected. HB126, sponsored by Rep. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon), was perfected on […]
Last Week in Review – Some Great Bills and Great Interaction with Members
It was another busy week at the Capitol. There were some great bills filed, some great pro-life bills heard in committee, and terrific interaction between the members of our legislative team and members of the Missouri General Assembly. Sex Trafficking/Pornography We are excited to announce that Sen. Ed Emery (R-District 31) has filed the Safer […]
Medical Data Privacy At Risk – Call Needed Today!
Dear Friend, The Narcotics Control Act (HB188) sponsored by Rep. Holly Rehder (R-Sikeston) would implement a statewide Prescription Data Base Program (PDMP). Concerned Women for America (CWA) has as one of its concerns the prevalence of drug and substance abuse in our country. While The Narcotics Control Act sounds good on the surface, CWA of Missouri have […]
CWA of Missouri is on the Move!
Things are really moving at the State Capitol! CWA of Missouri sponsored several events last week – some to inform and some to inform and encourage. On Tuesday, Heidi Olson, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner who works for a large children’s hospital, joined me at the capitol to make personal visits with members of the […]
Missouri Gets a New Attorney General, Officials Hope For Calm
Recommended reading.