CWA of Illinois Issues in Focus meeting Recap

The 2016 CWA Issues in Focus Series was kicked off on February 29, 2016, at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau in Freeport, Illinois, with our guest Rev. Robert Vanden Bosch, CEO of  Concerned Christian Americans. Rev. Bob spoke on a variety of topics ranging from his personal experiences with legislators during his 30 tenure as […]

Attempt to Override Gov. Daugaard Failed

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil:  Who put darkness for light and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” –Isaiah 5:20 Unfortunately, the attempt to override the governor’s veto of HB1008 failed in the House yesterday.  You can check the votes here.  We wanted a YES […]

Override Gov. Daugaard’s Veto

“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 you know, Gov. Daugaard vetoed HB1008, the Student Privacy bill.  There will be an attempt to override the veto in the House this afternoon.   We are hoping the override will […]

ACT NOW: Ask Gov. McCrory to Stop Charlotte’s Bathroom Ordinance

Concerned Women for America (CWA) of North Carolina urges Gov. Pat McCrory to protect our women and children from bathroom predators by exerting his leadership to call for a special session of the General Assembly in order to repeal Charlotte’s unconstitutional bathroom and public accommodations ordinance by or before March 30, 2016.  There is no reason […]

Governor Vetoes School Privacy Bill

Dear CWA Friends, By now you have probably heard that yesterday Gov. Daugaard vetoed HB1008, the student privacy bill.  I’m sure you are as disappointed as we are.  The governor cited “liability concerns” for his reason for rejecting this good bill. You may read my quote in the Argus Leader in response to the Governor’s […]

Casino Gambling Stopped In Georgia

Praising God for a mighty victory in the Georgia legislature. The efforts to expand predatory gambling via casinos were stopped for this year! The Lord moved on our behalf through work of a coalition of faith-based organizations and concerned citizens who made their voice heard through an incredible number of phone calls and emails. A […]

CWA of South Dakota February 29 Legislative Update

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12) Alcohol on SD College Campuses SB102,  An Act to allow certain alcoholic beverage licenses and special event alcoholic beverage licenses to be issued […]

CWA of California Encourager-A-Legislator Participants Visit the State Capitol

Last week CWA of California Encourage-A-Legislator participants Patricia Thompson and Sandy Prosser stopped by the offices of several legislators to whom they have been personally sending encouraging postcards.  They gave them cookies and encouraged them with multiple Scriptures on peace and a poem about slowing down and resting in the Lord. While at the state […]

URGENT – CWA of South Dakota February 29 Legislative Update

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13) Please pray and take action on these bills this morning.  Thank you! Alcohol on SD College Campuses SB102,  An Act to allow certain alcoholic […]

Alert! Georgia House to vote on casinos but silent on religious freedom

The expansion of state-sponsored predatory gambling could be heading to Georgia if we do not act immediately. It appears that Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) is more concerned about bringing casinos to Georgia than protecting religious freedom.  The Speaker has given the green light to allow two predatory gambling bills to be voted on by […]

Florida Pastor Protection Bill in Jeopardy – Your Prayers and Actions are Needed!

Florida Senate Bill 110, known as the Pastor Protection Bill, was temporarily suspended from the Senate floor on Tuesday. “Churches or Religious Organizations; Providing that churches or religious organizations, related organizations, or certain individuals may not be required to solemnize any marriage or provide services, accommodations, facilities, goods, or privileges for related purposes if such […]

South Texas Takes on the Issues of National Security and Planned Parenthood

Dear Members, Many thanks to the globe-trotting MerryLynn Gerstenschlager for speaking at our meeting at the home of member Debbie Smith. MerryLynn was in Paris for the Climate Summit and has been to many other such gatherings as a representative for Eagle Forum. As always, Alison Gardner prepared a delicious breakfast, with help from Darlene […]

CWA of South Dakota February 24 Legislative Update

“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) Calls Needed to Gov. Daugaard on the Student Privacy Bill HB1008 is currently on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature.  Urge him to sign HB1008, the student privacy bill. The […]

Charlotte City Council Votes YES to Males in Female Bathrooms

“We the people” were not heard! After hearing over two and a half hours of public testimony from over 140 citizens speaking to the Charlotte City Council, on the late evening of February 22, 2016, the transgender nondiscrimination bathroom ordinance passed with a 7-4 vote, legally allowing men, or men appearing as women, to enter […]

Kansas Education Committee Passes Common Core Bill – HB 2292

Four years of effort by CWA of Kansas and other pro-family groups has been put into getting this bill out of committee.  Last Wednesday, February 17, it finally happened!  Kansas House Education Committee passed a bill that effectively disables the Common Core requirement and returns local control to Kansas! Committee Chair, Rep. Ron Highland (R-District […]

New! Civils rights in Georgia for sexual orientation/gender identity?

Update on HB 849 – Georgia’s potential “bathroom bill” HB 849, the “Georgia Civil Rights in Public Accommodations Act,” is a potential “bathroom bill” that can put the privacy and safety of our women and children at risk. HB 849 passed out of the House Judiciary Committee and is now in the House Rules Committee. […]

Urgent! Georgia Senate Advances Religious Freedom Bill – We Are Almost There!

The Georgia Senate passed an improved version of HB 757, the Pastor Protection Act, on Friday, February 19, 2016. The Senate amended the bill to include the First Amendment Defense Act, which provides broad-based religious protections for all Georgians.  HB 757, as passed out of the Senate, would strengthen religious liberty protections in state law […]