South Dakota Spring 2026 Newsletter Now Available

Recently, our church family sang the old hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” The line, “raise my Ebenezer,” had always puzzled me, even though I recall reading it in 1 Samuel. The account goes that, after the defeat of the Philistines, “Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen.” He […]

South Dakota 2026 Legislative Update Week 9 – Final Week!

As we conclude the final week of the 2026 session, I want to thank you for your attention to our alerts and for your prayers and actions throughout the session. The legislature will return on March 30 for Veto Day to consider any bills the Governor may have vetoed. Mail-Order Abortion Drugs HB1274 An Act […]

Another Victory for Life in South Dakota!

The abortion promotions from Mayday Health will no longer be seen at gas pumps in South Dakota. You likely recall that last December, videos appeared on gas pump screens in South Dakota with the catch line: “Pregnant? Don’t want to be?” This was followed by misleading information about the “safety” of the abortion pills that […]

South Dakota 2026 Legislative Update – Week 8

With one week left in the legislative session, the bills of concern to Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota are finally coming to the floor for debate and a vote in the final chamber. Your prayer and action are appreciated as we approach these final votes. We are grateful to the Lord for […]

South Dakota – Legislative Update – Week 7

Praise God, we are seeing significant momentum on key bills that protect life, strengthen parental rights, and uphold truth in our state law. Several important measures have passed the House and are now headed to the Senate—and your voice is needed once again. Mail-Order Abortion Drugs HB1274 would restrict the delivery of an abortion-inducing medicine, […]

South Dakota – Legislative Update – Week 6

It’s been a busy week at the Capitol. Good pro-life bills are at the forefront. Your prayers and actions are crucial to passing these good bills. Mail-Order Abortion Drugs HB1274 would restrict the delivery of an abortion-inducing medicine, drug, or substance into this state and provide a criminal and a civil penalty therefor and provide […]

South Dakota 2026 Legislative Update – Week 5

Prenatal Education Bill Advances to the Senate HB1313 is an Act to require education in prenatal human growth and development. HB1313 would require our school education standards to show a video showing human growth and development. It must be age-appropriate, at least three minutes long, and be part of either a science or health class. […]

Monday Morning Legislative Update – Week 4

We are thrilled to celebrate multiple victories in the South Dakota Legislature last week! Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota was instrumental in helping secure each one. Criminalize the Abortionist, Not the Abortive Woman HB1212 would revise provisions in order to strengthen protections for unborn children. HB1212 would criminalize the woman for having […]

South Dakota Legislative Update – Week 3

Late last year, reports surfaced of video ads, sponsored by Mayday Health, playing at service station gas pumps that promoted the so-called “benefits” of abortion and provided instructions for obtaining the “abortion pill.”  South Dakota Attorney General (AG) Marty Jackley has challenged the legality of these ads, as abortion pills are illegal in South Dakota. […]

2026 Legislative Update Week Two

The bills of interest to us are moving slowly. Lisa Gennaro, one of our Legislative Liaisons, and I met with our pro-family friends to review the legislation we are monitoring. We expect to see several strong pro-life bills introduced, along with one concerning bill. Stay tuned for updates! On Friday, we attended the Governor’s Prayer […]

Urgent: Compel State Legislators to Protect the U.S. Constitution

“Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” -John Adams, 1798 The 2026 Legislative Session began Tuesday, January 13, with Gov. Larry Rhoden’s State of the State address. Highlighting his speech were freedom, property tax relief, public safety, education, chemical abortion, etc. […]

Now Available: CWA of South Dakota’s Fall 2025 Newsletter

Legislative Liaison Lisa Gennaro and I attended the Concerned Women for America (CWA) Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., in September. The three-day event was jam-packed with a Capitol Hill Lobby Day, praise and worship, training on our specific roles, and great speakers, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Secretary […]

Join the “Who is CWA of South Dakota?” Zoom Call – Thursday, November 6

We’re excited to invite you to a special Zoom call: “Who is CWA of South Dakota?” Thursday, November 6 7:00 p.m. Central Time Join Michelle Minor, CWA’s Director of Field Operations, and me, Linda Schauer, CWA of South Dakota State Director, for this informative and inspiring conversation. We’ll discuss: • What is Concerned Women for America? • […]

Encourage-A-Legislator Prayer Project – South Dakota

Encourage-A-Legislator Program “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 The Call to Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-2 instructs us to pray for […]

Supreme Court Affirms Life and Parental Rights

“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.” Psalm 145:3 On July 1, HB1053 became law in South Dakota. It requires age verification to access adult-oriented content, thus protecting minors from admission to online pornographic sites. The Supreme Court recently upheld a similar Texas law, Free Speech Coalition […]

Property Rights at Stake Again

“Freedom and property rights are inseparable. You can’t have one without the other.” –George Washington. CWA applauds President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) and key issues included in the bill that provide a child tax credit, choice in education, and especially the defunding of big abortion, like Planned Parenthood. Of concern for South Dakota, however, […]

CWA of South Dakota Lobbies Against Big Abortion at the U.S. Capitol

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” -Genesis 1:27 Last week, Concerned Women for America (CWA) of South Dakota’s Legislative Liaison, Lisa Gennaro, traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress regarding the effort to defund big abortion. Joining Lisa from […]

The CWA of South Dakota Spring Newsletter is Now Available!

Every spring our family looked forward to our walk to the hayfield to enjoy the emerging crocuses. This South Dakota state flower since 1903 is the first to bloom throughout our state in the spring. Originating from the French word Paques meaning Easter, this May Day flower symbolizes resurrection and rebirth. Just in time for […]

Urgent: Legislative Update from the State Capitol

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 As we proceed into the final week of the legislative session, significant bills that align with the core issues of Concerned Women for America are up for a final […]