Join CWA of Illinois in the Fight Against Legalizing Marijuana
SB 735, Cannabis Possession Adults bill, would make Illinois the fifth state to legalize marijuana. SB 735 was introduced in the State Senate by Michael Noland (D-22) making it the second marijuana bill to be introduced into our legislature. Click here to read SB 753 and check statues. If passed, the Cannabis-Possession Adults bill would: […]
GOOD TURNOUT FOR CWA OF ILLINOIS APPLEBEES SHORT STACKS FOR A TALL CAUSE FUNDRAISER
Hungry attendees turned out in frigid weather to support CWA of Illinois’ Applebees “Short Stacks for a Tall Cause” Fundraiser, on Saturday, February 21, 2015, in Freeport. CWA of Illinois members and their families manned tables and assisted in the kitchen to serve what seemed like an unlimited supply of pancakes and bacon. “We are […]
CWA of Maine Seeks People to Testify About the Importance of Parenting in Regards to Abortion
The 127th Legislature is holding public hearings on legislation, and LD 83 is one of high interest to Concerned Women for America of Maine, and soon to be scheduled for a hearing before the Judiciary Committee. L.D. #83 “An Act To Strengthen the Consent Laws for Abortions Performed on Minors and Incapacitated Persons” is sponsored […]
February 23 – CWA of Missouri Capitol Report
Last week at the Missouri General Assembly (MOGA) High points and low points of the week as well as some of this week’s plans Please take a few minutes to both pray and take action on these important issues. Then, forward this e-mail on to like-minded friend, family, churches and associates. Monday, February 16 MOGA […]
Illinois House to Vote on Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana
The Cannabis Penalties Bill, HB 218, would replace criminal penalties with a $100 fine. Opening hearings on HB 218 in the House Restorative Justice Committee began on February 20 and will reconvene on February 26, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. in the Capitol Building Room 122B. If passed the bill would eliminate the possibility of arrest […]
Legislative Update from Pierre – Your Prayers and Actions are Needed
Please take a few minutes to both pray and take action on these important issues. Then, forward this e-mail on to like-minded friend, family, churches and associates. “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men [or women] to do nothing.” -Edmund Burke STOP COMMON CORE! STAND WITH DAN! HB1223 is an Act […]
No to Religious Freedom and Yes to Gambling? Really?
Religious Freedom Update On Thursday, February 19, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 129, the “Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act”. SB 129 is a straight forward bill that should easily have passed out of committee. However, three Republicans, led by Sen. Bill Cowsert, locked arms with two Democrats and voted to table the bill. Sen. […]
Pray and Make Your Voice Heard On Same Sex “Marriage” In Texas
#1 Activist Judge Attempts to Declare Texas’ Marriage Law Unconstitutional Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced yesterday that his office has intervened in a Travis County probate case following a judge’s declaration that Texas’ marriage law is unconstitutional. The State has sought a stay by the Texas Supreme Court and has also asked the court […]
CWA of North Dakota Enjoys Productive Meeting With Rep. Kevin Cramer
CWA of North Dakota steering committee and members sat down with Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-At-large District) in Cavalier yesterday. They voiced their request that Rep. Cramer work to bring the Pain Capable Act to the House floor again. He told them he would do his best to try to get the bill back up for […]
CWA of Kansas Encourages the House Standing Committee on Education to Support the Dismantling of Common Core State Standard in Kansas
To the House Standing Committee on Education In Support of HB 2292 February 20, 2015 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, My name is Barbara Saldivar. I am the State Director of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Kansas. CWA is the largest public policy women’s organization in the nation. Thank you for letting […]
Fire Chief Fights for Freedom, Sues City
Reverse Common Core State Standards in Kansas
“The philosophy of the classroom will be the philosophy of government tomorrow.” -Abraham Lincoln Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is an experiment destined for failure, loss of local control, loss of parental rights, lowering of standards, loss of privacy, high costs, unconstitutional, an affront to states’ rights as outlined in the Tenth Amendment and more. […]
Rally Date Change and Opportunity to Sign Petition Against Charlotte’s No Gender Bathrooms
As you know from our last e-alert the Charlotte City Council Members will have a new ordinance added to their upcoming meeting’s agenda. The regulation, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), is a dangerous ordinance under the guise of “civil rights”. It would mandate that any business who works for the city of Charlotte must […]
The Wichita Eagle Print’s State Director Barbara Saldivar’s Letter to the Editor – Outlaw D&E
Outlaw D&E
Second Annual Respect Life Day at the State Capitol
CWA of Maine Encourages you to attend the Second Annual Respect Life Day at the State Capitol: February 26, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hall of Flags (2nd Floor), State House, Augusta, Maine Concerned Women for America of Maine’s (CWA of Maine) good friend, Dennis Keller of State Farm Insurance in Augusta is sponsoring […]
Kari Zeier Quoted in Billings Gazette About HB 377
Anti-Common Core Bill Divides Parents, Educators in Hearing.
State Co-Director Kari Zeier Testifies Before the Education Committee in Opposition to Common Core By Supporting HB 377 (video)
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State Co-Director Kari Zeier Testifies Before the Education Committee in Opposition to Common Core By Supporting HB 377 (text)
Education Committee Support HB 377 February 18, 2015 Madam Chairwoman, members of the committee: My name is Kari Zeier, and I am the State Co-Director for Concerned Women for America of Montana. The reason we have Common Core in Montana is because the Montana Board of Public Education (BPE) adopted the standards on November 4, […]
It Is Not In The Best Interest Of South Dakota To Have Liquor Available 24/7
HB1123 is an act to authorize alcoholic beverages to be sold, served, and consumed in certain on-sale licensees during an extended period of time. This is a Deadwood bill. Currently, statewide it is illegal to sell and serve alcoholic beverages between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. HB1123 would wipe out that restriction […]
Update and Action Needed on Kansas Pro-life Bill
SB 95, Kansas Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act has passed favorably out of committee. It is now awaiting debate in the Senate. The Senate is expected to vote on it sometime next week. Click here to read the bill, view its history and status. A special thank you to all who prayed and acted […]